ZION NARROWS TOP-DOWN ROUTE 
Zion Narrows Top-Down Route photo (Zion National Park) -- © 2002 Joe Braun Photography

Dawn, Day 2. The rays of light find their way down into the tall canyon.

Zion Narrows Top-Down Route photo (Zion National Park) -- © 2002 Joe Braun Photography

The river gets more impressive and the obstacles get larger.

Zion Narrows Top-Down Route photo (Zion National Park) -- © 2002 Joe Braun Photography

Each corner of the narrows gets more beautiful than the last!

Zion Narrows Top-Down Route photo (Zion National Park) -- © 2002 Joe Braun Photography

The deep emerald water flows around a fallen boulder.

Zion Narrows Top-Down Route photo (Zion National Park) -- © 2002 Joe Braun Photography

Big Springs: a wonderful oasis coming out of the canyon walls. Temporarily turn off your
popup blocker and view the panorama!

Zion Narrows Top-Down Route photo (Zion National Park) -- © 2002 Joe Braun Photography

Close up of the Big Springs hanging gardens.

Zion Narrows Top-Down Route photo (Zion National Park) -- © 2002 Joe Braun Photography

One of the most over-photographed corners of the Narrows and I am also guilty of succumbing to its beauty!

Zion Narrows Top-Down Route photo (Zion National Park) -- © 2002 Joe Braun Photography

I am smiling because my stuff hasn't gotten wet and I haven't dunked my camera in the river!