This is one of the examples where I 'got' exactly what I was trying to achieve, though I didn't realize it until I reviewed the images after I got home. The making of this image was a very frustrating one. Firstly, I had to wait what seemed like forever for the light to mature so that the striations were enhanced by shadow (this only happens when the sun drops low enough so that the 'top' of the striations are darkened by shadow, and the 'underside' are lit by the sun). I was nervously glancing every 5 minutes at my watch, knowing that I had to leave by 4:00 PM so that I could hike back to the car by dark (sunset was at 5:10 PM). I tried several compositions as the light approached that 'magic' moment, but nothing was anywhere satisfying to me. I tried again, and again, but couldn't capture the image I had pre-conceived in my head. Somewhat frustrated, I left and moved on to other wondrous scenes. Upon downloading the images to the computer, this one immediately jumped out to me and I yelled (to the surprise of my sleeping wife) "Got it!!!". Yep, this is what I was shooting for, but to this day I don't understand why I didn't see it at the time. I think it has to do with the very limited display/replay LCD screen, and the fact that I couldn't use the viewfinder because I was using the WC-58 wide angle adapter which completely blocked the viewfinder view.
Photoshop used to slightly enhance contrast and saturation. WC-58 wide angle adapter used to increase field of view.

Please note - this area is _extremely_ fragile. I saw numerous parts of these delicate striations which had been crumbled under the heavy feet of otherwise well-meaning visitors. Please, please be careful if you venture into this area - it can't take too much more pressure!