Thursday, 24th February 2011
Badlands in Bloom
by Guy Tal
Every few years, for a few fleeting days, when conditions are just right, these otherwise arid lands burst into color with carpets of flowering Scorpionweed and Beeplant. Caineville, Utah.
Equipment: Canon 5D Mk II
Guy Tal
I am a photographer, writer, and naturalist living and working in the Colorado Plateau - a scenic and diverse desert region of the western United States spanning an area larger than most countries and states. Over the years, this magical and endangered landscape had not only been my home but also my sanctuary and my main source of inspiration. It is my goal as a person, as a writer, and as an artist, to promote and to share its wild beauty, and advocate for its preservation. It is a place like no other - a treasure for the soul that future generations deserve to experience in its wild state as we have been privileged to.
Website: guytal.com
Badlands in Bloom by Guy Tal was photo of the day on Thursday, 24th February 2011. It is tagged Deserts, Flowers. You can leave a comment below.
37 Comments
Coral
That is just awesome. Very beautiful.
Rhoda
Wow… wish I could see this in person some day… until then, I’ll enjoy your beautiful work!
Justin Reznick
Fantastic display, congrats Guy!
JimAtkin
Nice. Timing is everything. Your persistence paid off with a marvelous shot.
John Mumaw
Simply beautiful.
Alex Filatov
Incredibly beautiful place, wonderfully captured. Makes me feel as if I’m there.
Tim Andes
Wish I had a wallsized print of this shot in my house. I would gaze into it for a long long time
Jeannine Forgues-Setterlund
How can anyone not believe that there is a Higher Power making all this beauty…and the gift he has given Guy in being able to visualize and take these photos. Excellent job Guy and thank you for sharing.
Ray Bilcliff
I saw something similar on the volcanic island of Tenerife in the Canary islands. The flowers there as I remember were more red and a bit taller. The locals told me it was a 20 year event. This is a beautiful photograph with amazing clarity. You are a master photographer Thank you for sharing it with us..
Russ Bishop
Wonderful Guy. I love the symmetry and the subtle color in the clouds almost as if they’re reflecting the flowers.
Nico De Pasquale
woow
such an incredible place
gorgeous atmosphere and colors
art x
brilliant image
Flame
I’ve seen them arid…. I would have never thought that they could bloom like this!!!
Wonderful shot!
Pauline Jones
Oh wow, I would love to see close ups of these heroic plants. I like the way you have matched the sky to the color of the flowers.
Lucia
wonderful really, I’d love to be there in that special moment. Thank you Guy for sharing it with us. I’m writing from Italy!
Wanda Krack
Well-spoken, and a beautiful image.
Richard Dart
To see such life in a place that is normally an arid moonscape is nothing short of astonishing. What a treat. Thanks!!
David Richter
Wonderful frame, Guy! The little golden glowing islands of contrast in the sheer amount of purple goodness, is what sets this image apart from the rest. Nicely done, Sir!
roxy johnstone
Amazing picture! I would have not believed it if I hadn’t seen your photo! Life always finds a way, no?
Your picture is a metaphor for what can blossom under the harshest conditions!
mavourneen s
This definitely deserves to be up here!
Bob Faw
absolutely spectacular! Thank you for sharing this beautiful view of the good badlands.
Marie Dunphy Harding
What an experience for you; this is phenomenal! It must seem like a miracle , seeing the plant life in the acrid enviroment. I am thrilled that you shared, Thank you Guy.
Mira Louise
SUCH PRETTY COLORS! I would LOVE to be there right now instead of being here i the cold snow!!!!
Robert Hoppe
It never ceases to amaze me at what the Creator of the universe can produce!
Gouldkb
what great timing! The beauty of this planet never ceases to amaze me. Who would have guessed that such wonderful flowers could grow in such a hostil place such as this. Thank you for sharing. Love the colors and composition
Stanza
This is magic, it reminds me of the Namaqualand region in South Africa where this happens if the winter rains are plentiful. It is a wonderful capture, bravo!
Guy Tal
Thank you so much, everyone! It’s an honor to be featured on EarthShots today.
Guy
Laura Milholland
Amazing! This is a wonderful image. Thanks for sharing this with us.
Mario gustavo Fiorucci
This is magic, wonderful image, congrats Guy!
James Fougere
Nice mirror effect with the sky and flower color
Rena Sonnenberg
Amazing composition and depth. Fantastic colour tones and texture. Congratulations!!
Deirdre Dippenaar
Magnificent, i think i would lie down and not stop looking at the bfl colours! Thanks for sharing
Ryan Lue-Clarke
love this, would love to do a fashion photo shoot in the middle of all those flowers
Muhabit ul haq
An awesome color composition
Rashid Mukoon
wonderful photo i like the colors keep it on
Jared
all i can say… i wanna die in that place….
Carmen K. Sisson
Wow, this is gorgeous. I absolutely must visit one day.