Figure 1. Silent City from Inspiration Point, Bryce Canyon National Park.
Among many view points in Bryce Canyon National Park, Inspiration Point is one of my favorites. The hoodoos here are dense and delicate. It looks like so many beings are standing here and forms the well-named Silent City. Although Silent City can also be seen from Sunset Point, it looks much better from Inspiration Point.
This shot was taken in 2009 when I visited here during Labor Day weekend. Because of the terrain, I prefer sunrise over sunset. The lighting works pretty well. I like the partly light up hoodoos with the not so bright sky. The contrast and the breeze at the rim together strengthen the feelings of Silent City. This is also the quietest moment in the park as most visitors are still in bed.
I plan to make a visit here in the coming President Day weekend. Hopefully the weather cooperates and the wind wouldn't blow too hard.
