12 February 2018 - Utah's February Landscapes

So many things to like about Utah! In particular, I like the juxtaposition of the flat valley with the drama of the mountains rising above them.  While I didn't get too far afield this month, here are some favorite views so far in February.

The main colors of February range from pale straw colored grasses to the darker gold of phragmites against the blue of water, sky and mountains. A pretty palette to my way of thinking. 

This is west of Provo looking east at the snow covered peaks of Mount Timpanogos.

Formations near Henefer glowing in the late afternoon sun.

Road to Salt Creek

Hot springs in Midway

Antelope Island, looking over the non-existent Great Salt Lake. Not a good water year and much of what should end up in the lake is being siphoned off for human use. 

Great Salt Lake below

Big Cottonwood Park

Looking across part of the Bear River Migratory Bird Refuge. Those tiny white dots in the middle are tundra swans, resting here on their journey north. 

Every month is different, but February holds it own.