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!
Roy, good timing ... how long did you watch and or shoot?
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!