The Subway, Zion National Park

Subway

Reflected light from the towering walls creates an epic illusion of a tunnel of light in a remote backcountry slot canyon.

Some light show to witness after a +9mile backcountry hike wading through the river.

The capriciousness of this spectacle meant it was a big physical investment to get here, it’s seasonal occurring on a few short hours each day.

The dancing autumn leaves in the the cool pools of water combined with the intensity of colour on the slot walls; it was more than I could have dreamed.

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