My theory is that it’s the lack of water and the excess of dust that does it. The sky is just a different color out here — deeper, darker, richer. It’s tough to photograph, but I’ve tried. It could also be dehydration of the eyeballs. Whatever. I like it.
Capitol Reef NP.
Capitol Reef NP sky.
Goblin Valley SP.
Canyonlands NP.
Triple Arch in Arches NP Fiery Furnace.
Blue, right?