Date: 10/01/2012

Location: Panorama Point @ Capitol Reef National Park, Utah

Outdoor photography is definitely a challenging adventure. This photo of the Capitol Reef is definitely beautiful as the elements in the environment are in exquisite harmony. The Panorama Point is one of the most fascinating places for to capture gorgeous snapshots of Mother Nature.

Basically, the Panorama Point is situated in the Southern part of Route 24 in the western section of Utah’s Capitol Reef National Park. This is a perfect spot to get a panoramic view of the scenery around Capitol Reef. A visit to this place would guarantee a wide overview of the Mesozoic aged geographical structures and formations. Just two miles off the western part of the Visitor Center right off Highway lies the way to Panorama Point. Trodding the short and unpaved road will allow an opportunity for an individual to visit Gooeseneck Overlook and Panorama Point.
The Moenkopi Formation (also known as Lower Triassic) is referred to as the lowest visible structure which is horizontally bedded and nonmarine redbeds in Capitol Reef. This geographical structure is made up of hematite packed shales, sandstones and siltstones. The bedding surfaces are also marked with interference ripples. If you try to look around the terrain of Capitol National Park, it is obviously made up of a large number of sandstone surfaces.

The Chinle Formation ( also referred to as the TheUpper Triassic) is composed of purplish to gray and maroon colored shales. The siltstones and sandstones as well as conglomeratic sandstones are also found in this area. The Chinle is a remnant of the ancient floodplains and river networks. When shales right off the Chinle Formation starts to wither, slopes are beginning to appear.

Panorama Point is an outstanding 800 feet high spot tin viewing the beautiful Capitol Reef Park. The amazing light during the afternoons at this area is absolutely perfect for capturing breathtaking images.