Dead Horse Point
Dead Horse Point, near Moab, Utah is a much photographed vista. Perry Van Schelt, responsible for much of the behind the scenes workings here at Utah3D.Net, shot this panorama of the location:
Visitors to this site often raise the question of how Dead Horse Point got its name. There are a few variations of a story commonly related that tell of a herd of corralled horses which died of thirst here in the 1800s. However, a longtime resident of Moab explains that the name comes from a rock formation, visible from the point, that looks like a dead horse. In this panorama it is visible in the small section of white rock just to the left of the Colorado River. For help finding the formation, and a more detailed explanation, see the link at the very bottom of the panorama page.
Have a Great Day,
Martin van Hemert
By Mind Margins, 04/16/2012 @ 9:33 am
THIS is why I love Utah–and why I love your photos. Thank you for posting such greatness!
By Roland, 04/16/2012 @ 12:49 pm
Beautiful!! makes me homesick. by downpanning, it looks as if there was a perfect spot to set your camera. Wish I were able to go exploring.
By Harbans Lal, 04/16/2012 @ 2:56 pm
I liked this very much and recommend highly for you home and pubic viewing.superb technology and art.
By Russ Pilato, 04/16/2012 @ 5:47 pm
I remember this. My wife and I were at this overlook location the last time we visited Moab! Beautiful.
By martin, 04/16/2012 @ 11:13 pm
Hi Russ, thank you! Glad you could “re-vist”.
Martin
By martin, 04/16/2012 @ 11:13 pm
Hi Harbans, nice to hear from you. Thank you so much.
Martin
By martin, 04/16/2012 @ 11:15 pm
Hi Roland,
It was a perfect spot, with perfect skies to boot!
Thanks,
Martin
By martin, 04/16/2012 @ 11:16 pm
Hi Angela, and thank you for your kind words! We appreciate it.
Martin
By Cissy, 04/17/2012 @ 6:57 am
I was told that this is where the movie “Thelma and Louise” was shot, when they ran the car off the edge……..
By martin, 04/19/2012 @ 10:47 pm
Hi Cissy,
Yes, it was shot in this general area. The scene you describe was shot below this point, along the Shaffer Trail (so I understand).
Martin