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Tower of Silence by James Marvin Phelps Via Flickr: Throwback Thursday Tower of Silence Wahweap Hoodoos Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument Utah The Wahweap Hoodoos in Utah’s Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument are a mesmerizing geological wonder sculpted by time and erosion. These towering rock formations, often called "ghost hoodoos," stand out for their striking contrast—delicate white sandstone pillars topped with darker, resistant capstones. Carved over millions of years by wind and water, the hoodoos create an otherworldly landscape that feels almost surreal. Nestled within the remote Wahweap Creek drainage, these formations are a hidden gem for hikers and photographers seeking a glimpse of nature’s artistry.

Tower of Silence by Wayne Pinkston Via Flickr: Website Instagram Facebook Tower of Silence - Beautiful white hoodoo in southern Utah I was honored to be on the Podcast "F-Stop Collaborate and Listen" with host @mattpaynephoto. He interviews Landscape and Nightscape Photographers about a variety of topics. His relaxed style makes the podcasts enjoyable and interesting. He helps you see the people behind the photos. You can listen to my interview here: fstopandlisten.podbean.com/ Teaching point: There are now LED light panels with adjustable color temperatures. The standard Light Panels with warming filters (which make the color temp around 2700K) are wonderful for warm structures like the red rock throughout much of Utah and northern Arizona, but are not realistic for structures like these white Hoodoos. With adjustable color temperatures you can adjust the light to the foreground structures. Regular LED lights are too blue to be realistic, and can have a color temperatures up to 6500K. For this scene I wanted a more neutral color temperature that would show the white color of the hoodoos accurately and used a color temperature of 4000K to 4200K for these photos, which worked well.