Sentinel

Utah is known for its unique desert landscapes, and nature has its own way of drawing in your attention. This sandstone pillar caught mine. It is a large red structure that juts out of the ground and stands watch over the valley, much like a sentinel. It has weathered mother nature and battled father time. Nevertheless, it's still standing.

I took a 36 hour getaway to spend a night in this beautiful spot. While the area draws many in for a variety of reasons, I came for the night skies and red rocks. That night did not disappoint. Airglow was on full display with its intense green and orange hues that matched the deep red landscape. The stars were bright and still. The voices and crackle of a small fire from the camp nearby, were audible but not loud. All components to an unforgettable memory. As I shot this panorama I could not help but think-

How many nights, just like this one, has this sandstone sentinel witnessed?

15 shots were used to create this high resolution panorama.