Around the World in Analogue: Canyonlands National Park, Utah

Known for its multitude of canyons and buttes formed by the Colorado River and tributaries, Canyonlands National Park in Utah boasts of awe-inspiring landscapes perfect for a hiking trip.

It is the largest national park in Utah spanning 337,000 acres and is likewise packed with fascinating history, housing rock art by early Native American settlers.

In this edition of Around the World in Analogue, community member Stephanie Sun (@giveitup4tree) shares about her experience hiking the landscapes of Canyonlands which she recorded using a Diana Mini and a Holga 135 BC.

Name: Stephanie Sun
LomoHome: @giveitup4tree
Social Media Account/s: IG @sundraws
Camera: Diana Mini, Holga 135 BC (double exposed rolls shot on both)
Film: Fujifilm Superia 400
Location: Canyonlands, Utah

Visiting the Canyonlands was extremely epic. The topography is totally unreal. I met my best friend/art hero/gardening mentor Shelby Batalla out there. We hiked all day and camped in the park.

There was a meteor shower that night. We slept in 19 degree (fahrenheit) weather. I used Wim Hof breathing techniques to stay warm through the night. It worked. I shot so much film, some rolls I forgot that I had already shot through, and enjoyed a lot of unexpected results. The whole trip was a trip. I really cherish the memories.

The place looks like Mars, dude. It's unlike anything I've ever seen before. You kind of have to experience it to believe it, let's just say that.

I highly recommend waking up early to watch the sunrise over the arch. If you know, you know. We visited in November when the land was littered with small patches of snow on the ground, which made for some really epic scenery.

I'd recommend that time of year for sure, but it's all I know. You're lucky if you make it out that way at all, so just enjoy the trip, man!

We'd like to thank Stephanie for sharing her images and stories with us! To keep in touch, visit her LomoHome.

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written by sylvann on 2023-08-06 #places #around-the-world #utah #diana-mini #around-the-world-in-analogue #canyonlands-national-park #stephanie-sun #giveitup4tree