Nov 082012
 

01 Sunset Toroweap GRCA NP AZ (1024x678)

Another beautiful sunset from Toroweap.  This actually comes from the first night camped there and I’ve already showed you the second night.  After the long and bumpy ride we set up camp in a hurry and quickly walked the mile to the rim.  Looking down on the Colorado River in the last light, Lava Falls rapid could be faintly heard.

SWF long badge

View more skies from around the world at Sky Watch Friday.

Nov 052012
 

01e Shadows in canyon from Cape Royal trail NR GRCA NP AZ (1024x678)

Two nights before I left the North Rim I made it to Cape Royal for my last sunset over the canyon for several months to come.  The amazing light and the shadow shapes captured my imagination.

02ec Ravens in snag from Cape Royal trail NR GRCA NP AZ (1024x657)

The resident Cape Royal Ravens hung around as if to say goodbye.

03e Last light looking SW from Cape Royal trail NR GRCA NP AZ (1024x678)

Ah, the golden hour.

04ec Shadows SE from Cape Royal NR GRCA NP AZ (1024x491)

When shadows fill the canyon.

05e Shadows to S from Cape Royal NR GRCA NP AZ (1024x678)

And the temples glow.

06e Shadows in canyon from Cape Royal NR GRCA NP AZ (1024x678)

Casting sharp-edged shadow copies of the terrain.

07e Moon over canyon & sunset from Cape Royal NR GRCA NP AZ (678x1024)

As the sun set the crescent moon showed.

08ec Gaelyn taking photos at Cape Royal NR GRCA NP AZ by Mike (864x1024)

I reluctantly bid good night and goodbye to the Grand Canyon vowing to return in the spring.

Our World Tuesday meme badge

Tour more of the world at Our World Tuesday.

Oct 252012
 

01 Sunset Toroweap GRCA NP AZ (908x1024)

After seeing the sun dog and halo we rushed to the rim for sunset at Toroweap.

02 Sunset Toroweap GRCA NP AZ (1024x678)

I found a stable looking rock and set up the new tripod.

03 Gaelyn taking photos at Toroweap by Jake (1024x780)

With Jake just above and behind me I kept bugging him about camera settings.  Turning knobs back and forth, clicking away.

04 Sunset Toroweap GRCA NP AZ (678x1024)

The colors of the sky reflected the canyon walls.

05 Sunset Toroweap GRCA NP AZ (678x1024)

Then the colors faded.

07 Sunset Toroweap GRCA NP AZ pano (1024x413)

And we walked the mile back to camp.

To view more skies from around the world go to Sky Watch Friday.