As I’ve been living in Utah as a full-time nature photographer for the last 10 years, I’ve visited Zion National Park countless times and have experienced it in all different kinds of conditions. While Zion is undeniably beautiful year-round—spring greens, fresh snow, bare cottonwood trees, flowing water, golden light—I’ll say that it’s exceptionally photogenic during the fall season. The entire canyon abounds with subject matter as golden foliage reflects the warm sunlight and creates wonderful color contrast. Vibrant, colorful patterns of fallen leaves can be found everywhere on rocks, mud or shallow pools. The occasional rainstorm can engulf the dramatic peaks up above in a beautiful atmosphere.
Even though Zion isn’t the largest national park in Utah, there’s no shortage of scenic areas with endless photographic potential. What I enjoy most about Zion is that even on clear, sunny days with ordinary weather conditions, the tall canyon walls create beautiful displays of light from sunup until sundown.
