The Enlightenment
Makes a spectacular aluminum print.
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Goblin Valley State Park in Utah is located on the eastern edge of the San Rafael Swell.
It is mostly known for its numerous "goblins" and "hoodoos," which are strangely shaped sandstone formations found throughout the park. It is a children's playground, bereft of vegetation, but full of fun places to explore.
Unknown to most, however, is a "cave" on the eastern side of the park. This cave does have a walk-in entrance but can also be accessed by exploring down a narrow wash until you come to a hole in the bottom of that wash. An 80-foot rappel then lowers you down through the roof of this cave to its mystical depths. We made that descent into this cave in early November, 2012. Prepared with cameras and tripod, we then captured in HDR detail the exquisite lighting as the eastern sun shone into the cave illuminating the walls. This was truly an "enlightening" experience.