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Comb Ridge at Sunset – Bluff – Utah

Comb Ridge at Sunset - Bluff - Utah

Comb Ridge is an interesting geologic structure, known as a monocline, that exists in the southeast corner of Utah. It stretches for more than 30 miles from the Abajo Mountains in the north, to near Monument Valley in the south. It is known for the many Anasazi ruins that are found on its flanks and in the surrounding area.

Salt Lake City Downtown Winter Skyline – Utah

Salt Lake City Downtown Winter Skyline - Utah

A view of downtown Salt Lake City at sunset, with the prominent snow-covered Wasatch mountains rising above some of the city’s largest skyscrapers. At the center of the picture is Temple Square, and one of the Mormon Churches first temples built over a 40 year period, and opened in 1893. Also visible is the Mormon Tabernacle completed in 1867, and home to the famous Mormon Tabernacle Choir.

The last rays of the sun reflect off skyscraper buildings, even the first light of evening appear in the temple’s spires.