Mt Haden & beyond towards the south from Point Imperial
There are no bad views of Grand Canyon and it would take several lifetimes to see them all. During my work days as a Park Ranger I am scheduled to present various programs, answer questions in the visitor center and rove nearby trails. Because these things happen in specific places, and I always carry a camera, my canyon photos tend to be of the same few locations, repeatedly.
View east down Nankoweap drainage and beyond
They appear so different to me every time, yet also familiar.
Brahma & Zoroaster temples from Grand Lodge
The morning light chases shadows from peak to pit.
View southeast of Freyas Castle, Colorado River and beyond from Cape Royal
Clouds drift above dark shadows.
View east across canyon to Navajo land from Cape Royal
Monsoon thunderstorms blow across from the south darkening the sky and canyon…
Southeast view from Cape Royal
…offering a light show accompanied by thundering song, and sometimes rain.
Sky Island and Colorado River
Sections of canyon illuminated by light.
Temples seen from Grand Lodge
As the sun westers shadows slowly creep up the canyon walls.
Widforss Plateau from Grand Lodge
Sunsets often emulate the canyon’s colors and stratification.
From Grand Lodge
And sometimes the sky is on fire.
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One of your most beautiful post ever! Thanks.
Thanks Rick. Grand Canyon is a beautiful place.
What a view, what a view…Sigh.
Not like you don’t get beautiful views too Nina.
Well I tried to pick out a favorite but it’s impossible. So many incredible views up there.
So right Roe. No bad views.
Incredible photos as always… BUT you captured lightning! YAY! Surely you didn’t do it hand held ???
Geri, I captured the lightning on video, hand held, and then pulled a frame. It’s a small frame and rather pizelated.
Such variations in each photo.
Thanks Candace. The canyon seems never to change yet is every changing at the same time.
Wish I had that view every day of my life. You could never get sick of looking at that. The last photo has amazing colours in it. Nature is really quite amazing. Take care Diane
Diane, I never tire of the views and must have 100s of 1000s of photos.
Believe me when I say these photos deserve a coffee table book to sit on my lap and just look at over and over. Fantastic! However you did it and whatever you say about it that lightning shot is gorgeous. What a GREAT post! What an amazing place! Thank you thank you!! I’m looking at them over and over and smiling.
Sherry, I’m going to try and put together a shutterfly book of canyon images. Will let you know more when I have the time. Thanks for the wonderful complement. The canyon really does all the work.
All beautiful pics, Gaelyn. I do specially like the cloud shots and the sunset of course. Like I said–all great.
About the tall corn—our Spring was so cold and wet here the farmers got a late start with a lot of crops and the corn was so shot and not knee high by the 4th of July but when the sun came out and got nice and hot the corn just grew wings and sprouted high. MB
Thanks MB. I am impressed at how fast that corn grew.
I agree with Rick, one of your most beautiful posts ever, Gaelyn!! Your captures are truly breathtaking! Have a great Labor Day and a great week!
Thanks Sylvia. I had a great Labor Day. Hope you have a wonderful week.
I would never tire of those photos. In fact if you took the same view over and over again I doubt 2 pictures would look the same. Thank-you so much for shaing these spectacular views.
Thanks Marie. I do in fact take many shots from the exact same locations and you’re right, they never look the same twice.
Gorgeous series of photos!! You’ve captured so many moods of the Canyon in this post, and still I know there are a thousand more. You’re a lucky gal to have a job that surrounds you with such beauty.
Thanks Elaine. I am Very lucky to work and live in such a gorgeous place. Every day the canyon is in a different mood.
I love the name of your blog. 🙂
Wonderful photos. I’ve never actually been to the Grand Canyon. We were in very close proximity to the north rim in March a couple of years ago, but it was inaccessible due to snow.
When I do go, I will have to reference your blog for all the must see points of interest!
Thanks Amanda. You really need to visit the canyon but not during March when the North Rim is closed. Let me know when you plan to visit. I’d be happy to answer any questions you may have.
Wow ~ How can anyone not love the Grand Canyon ~ Fantastic Photography ~ (A Creative Harbor)
Thanks Carol. The canyon is for all to enjoy.
Wow, what a variety of shots. I love them all, especially the shot with lightning.
The views are always special!
How did you manage the lightning bolt? We don;t often get thunder and lightning but I’ve never managed to capture the moment!
Thanks AJ. I videoed the lightning and pulled out frames. Unfortunately they are small and pixelated images.
Thanks for the wonderful photos! I live in Arizona’s low desert and have yet to see the Grand Canyon from above. I have been fortunate enough to see the south end of the canyon riding in a four-wheeler looking up at the Grand Canyon – awesome! And swim in a shallow area of the Colorado River. One of these days I hope to see Grand Canyon from the skywalk.
I don’t think I would ever get tired of the views if I lived there and love it when you post them like in this post. B-E-A-U-T-I-F-U-L
I LOVE picture #4. It would great on the wall. Wonderful colours!!
I do take orders for prints Ruth.
Wowsa!!! You’re right. There are no bad views of this place. Every shot is a winner……but the lightning shot is the cherry on top of the sundae:) Sweet capture.
As light and shadow play in the Canyon each shot is different even when taken from the same spot. You work in one of the most photogenic landscapes of the world Gaelyn!
I am blessed Barb.
Simply gorgeous. You take such wonderful pictures. The views are breathtaking but not everyone can capture them so well.