Arrived just as the rain stopped and was able to capture this waterfall near the entrance of the Narrows area of the park.
Zion National Park
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This was over in about 15 minutes. Just happen to arrive at the right time.
Yes, waterfalls in the southwest canyon happen quick and disappear in a trickle just as quick. My second trip to Zion I experienced the monsoon season’s first cloud buster that only lasted maybe 15-20 mins. No sooner than it took for the rain to stop and the clouds to lift a torrent of water explored from one for the saddles on the northern end of the Towers and Temples of the Virgin some where between the Altar of Sacrifice / Beehive area and the Sentinel. I estimate the flow was about the volume of Yellowstone’s Upper Falls falling about 1,000’ / 300m air-born till splash on the oak and cottonwoods below. I didn’t what to waste a frame due to my surroundings, all I could do is watch wrapped in awe and amazement. Later that day I overheard an NPS employment mention they’d been here 20 years and never seen that amount of water come off those cliffs. Instant regret, I still kick my self to this day … ouch!
Glad you got your shot!
Roy, good timing ... how long did you watch and or shoot?