Temple of the Sun | Utah Photo Spot

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Temple of the Sun-Photo by Josh Behunin
Temple of the Sun-Photo by Josh Behunin

The Temple of the Sun is a stunning sandstone monolith located in Cathedral Valley, a remote and scenic area within Capitol Reef National Park in Utah, USA. This towering natural structure, carved by the elements over millennia, offers photographers a unique opportunity to capture the beauty of the desert landscape and the majesty of the Temple of the Sun itself. The monolith’s reddish-orange hues contrast dramatically with the blue sky and surrounding desert terrain, creating visually striking images. The area’s remoteness and lack of light pollution make it an ideal location for night photography and astrophotography as well. Visiting the Temple of the Sun is an unforgettable experience for photographers seeking to document the raw beauty of the American Southwest.

(Utah, USA)