Walking among the hoodoos in the morning light, feeling out of my element.
Sculpted towers surround me, casting tall shadows. Their wind-carved faces turn towards the sun,
until clouds block their view.
Shadows lengthen, darkness threatens me.
Snowdrifts create luminous lights.
Hoodoos retreat, marching towards another day.
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lovely lexicon!
Thank you, Suzy!
Beautiful pics and words. 😊
Thank you, Irene! 🙂
That does look a rather inhospitable environment, and yet quite beautiful!
Yes, Bryce Canyon it is a beautiful place in Utah. One of my favorite National Parks!
Absolutely stunning photos! Where were you?
Thanks, Jane! I took those photos in Bryce Canyon National Park, Utah. My favorite National Park there.
Utah... of course! There are amazing landscapes there. We haven’t been to Bryce yet. I couldn’t place your photos in our equally amazing state!!
We traveled to Utah a few years ago in the spring. A lovely place to visit!
Wow... Bryce Canyon NP is amazing especially under the sunlight! Beautifully captured!
Thanks, Amy! It's a magical kind of place.
One of our favorite places!!
Yes, it's right in your neighborhood. I took A LOT of pictures there. 🙂
Well Siobhan, I see we were on a similar wavelength this week! One of my favorite parks also, so glorious whatever the light! Lovely verse works beautifully with your images.
Yes, I immediately thought of Bryce when I saw what the challenge was. One interpretation of the word hoodoo is bewitched. They are a bewitching sight.
What a lovely collection, Siobhan. You've picked a great place to highlight. I didn't know the word hoodoos before! Now I do, thanks to you! I must go to Bryce!
Thank you, Patti! Yes, you should go to Bryce if you ever get the chance.
An absolutely fantastic place, Bryce Canyon. love the light and the spectacular formations - in every light.
Yes, I agree! :D