Taken from the South Rim during winter when the sun sinks southerly creating long shadows and interesting shapes. I’d love to have that bird’s eye view. What do you see?
To view more shadows go to Shadow Shot Sunday 2.
Chipmunks, ground squirrels and rock squirrels abound at many National Parks. They are WAY too friendly as people tend to feed them which leads to a bad behavior pattern. They really have plenty to eat in the natural world and Cheetos don’t grow anywhere.
Consider that these critters have teeth, can bite, and may carry rabies. Trust me, park employees don’t have the time or money to go around vaccinating all these little buggers. Plus in the Southwest the fleas these beggars can carry may have bubonic plague. Not something you want to take home from vacation. And the bottom line, it’s illegal to feed wildlife in parks. So Please use the zoom on your camera to photograph the wildlife and don’t lure them in with food.
These images where taken after I warned the visitor.
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And this message about a recent diagnosis of plague . Thanks for the headsup Colleen.
People often ask where the best place to watch sunset is while visiting the North Rim. Anywhere from Bright Angel Point and all along the Transept trail which runs on the western side of the peninsula.
My favorite place is Cape Royal because of the east, south and west views. However, I don’t really like the very dark 45-minuet drive back when wildlife can abound. Or bound in front of your vehicle.
If you like to be waited on and enjoy an adult beverage or snacks hang out at the Grand Lodge either in the sunroom or out on the veranda. All these photos were taken from the east veranda looking south with sunset reflected off the clouds.
To enjoy skies from around the world go to Sky Watch Friday.