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Monday, August 5, 2013

Coral Sand Dunes

Passing the Coral Sand Dunes on my way to Kanab, I stopped to take a few photos.  Below is a ridge just east of the sand dunes.




The outskirts of the coral dunes.
There were tiny little foot prints crossing every which way in the sand. All kinds of critters live there. 

Fascinating, hot, ever changing, and a playground for adults with their machines - all of these describe the Coral Sand Dunes. You don't want to get stuck in this sand.

Deer, rabbits, lizards, kit foxes, birds live there, and many unidentifiable insect and rodent tracks are in abundance.  The dunes are an extremely lively place at night; there was an amazing collection of tracks covering every bit of the dunes. 

 Linking to: Travel Photo Monday
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21 comments:

  1. Noel MorataAugust 5, 2013 at 12:33 PM

    I love the afternoon light with the dunes, its a magical hour. thanks for linking up today

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  2. Muza-chanAugust 5, 2013 at 2:19 PM

    Beautiful place :)

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  3. IreneAugust 5, 2013 at 3:12 PM

    I love the earth tones against the sky. They are incredible!

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  4. The TablescaperAugust 5, 2013 at 8:16 PM

    Love the shades of pink!

    Wonderful to have you be a part of Seasonal Sundays.

    - The Tablescaper

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  5. ErcotravelsAugust 6, 2013 at 4:12 AM

    Landscapes sounds amazing! last view is amazing.

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  6. Magali@TheLittleWhiteHouseAugust 6, 2013 at 5:22 AM

    Amazing colours in your pictures.

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  7. KarenAugust 6, 2013 at 8:47 AM

    I love the colours of the desert!

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  8. EG CameraGirlAugust 6, 2013 at 8:52 AM

    Stunning photos of lovely landscape!

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  9. JoAugust 6, 2013 at 8:57 AM

    How beautiful, the light is amazing.

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  10. Meghana HassanAugust 6, 2013 at 11:06 AM

    True, Sand Dunes, have their own beauty at night...

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  11. Marisol@TravelingSolematesAugust 6, 2013 at 11:32 AM

    Hi Ruth, thanks for sharing these breathtaking photos of such a spectacular place. I love the golden hue of the dune and the warmth it emanates. Gotta love nature.

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  12. Marcia MayneAugust 6, 2013 at 12:15 PM

    Great shots, Dian! That ridge in the first shot looks like the pattern on a fabric.

    http://insidejourneys.com/jamaica-51-our-changed-eating-habits/

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  13. Suburban GirlAugust 6, 2013 at 3:20 PM

    I love the lines in the sand.

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  14. CountryMouseAugust 6, 2013 at 4:34 PM

    The Dunes are so big and I love the colours and ruggedness of them. That last photo is beautiful.

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  15. SuzanAugust 6, 2013 at 8:04 PM

    Lovely dunes with the sun shining on them at the angle. Lovely!!

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  16. Jill HarrisonAugust 6, 2013 at 11:36 PM

    ah these scenes are so much like Central Australia. I love red dirt.
    Have a great week, and thanks for stopping by my blog today.

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  17. Stewart MAugust 7, 2013 at 3:07 AM

    That red sand could be central Australia! Looks like a great place.

    Cheers

    Stewart M - Melbourne

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  18. sweetbriardreamsAugust 7, 2013 at 12:00 PM

    Wonderful dunes and I love the tracks in the sand. xx

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  19. the cape on the cornerAugust 8, 2013 at 12:51 PM

    oh my gosh, how gorgeous is that last picture?! love it!

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  20. Mary @ The World Is A BookAugust 9, 2013 at 2:40 AM

    Beautiful!I've always loved this part of the country- the red rocks and dirt especially. The sand dunes picture is just stunning!

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  21. HikeBikeTravelAugust 9, 2013 at 5:01 AM

    I've visited that part of the US and always have appreciated the colours and your right the footprints of tiny critters that one never sees.
    Lovely photos.

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