Posted by Bill Pelzmann on December 11, 2008 at 7:49 PM
Cape Royal - after sunset. View south toward the San Franciso Peaks
Single, 5 second exposure, 70mm - processed only in LR
Last month on my return from Zion, I made a quick stop at the North Rim. This is the first year that the North Rim roads were kept open in November. I shared the campground with one other person. What a great time to visit !!!! The rangers claim that they plan to continue keeping the North Rim open through the end of November, as long as the snow can be plowed, but you have to be ready to evacuate on short notice.
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I've just committed to a river trip through the Grand Canyon, April 7-22. I'm looking forward to my first trip with dories, my two previous trips were on the big rafts. I'm sure 16 days will provide plenty of photo ops.
So, if any of you are thinking about a GC river trip next year, there are still a few openings on this trip, and I'd love to have a few serious photographers along: http://www.gcex.com/dory.html
Depart and return to Las Vegas. $3,600 all inclusive.
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Note, this outfitter also offers private charter raft trips. 8 days, 14 people max, $31,200 total, ~$2,250 per person. I considered attempting to organize a charter photo specfic trip, however, the discount only translates to a few hundred dollars per person. After all the cancellations that Grant had on the Green River trip, I didn't think it was worthwhile exercise. Let me know if you guys think such a photography oriented charter trip would be worth considering for 2010.
Posted by Todd Caudle on December 11, 2008 at 8:50 PM
Holy cow, check THAT out!
Posted by Paul Wegemann on December 11, 2008 at 9:14 PM
Bill, I really like this! Nice work.
Posted by Jeremy Week on December 11, 2008 at 10:10 PM
Stunning colors! And very effective composition as well.
Posted by Paul Gana on December 11, 2008 at 10:37 PM
holy moly this is awesome
Posted by Nick Moore on December 11, 2008 at 10:44 PM
Amazing colours, truly spectacular!.
Posted by Bret Edge on December 12, 2008 at 1:30 AM
The North Rim is by far my favorite of the two. This photo captures the majesty of that area quite well. Have a great time on your river trip. Wish I could join you!
Posted by Kalin Wilson on December 12, 2008 at 2:45 AM
Wonderful image! Looks like one of those sunsets you hope for. Nice exposure!
Posted by John Klotz on December 12, 2008 at 2:48 AM
Whoa! Beautiful... it looks almost three dimensional! Nice work Bill!
Posted by Scott Bacon on December 12, 2008 at 9:05 AM
Sa-weet!! Really beautiful.
Posted by John Zinn on December 12, 2008 at 9:49 AM
Beautiful shot Bill. Hope you get some equally good stuff on your boat trip!!
Posted by Ed Baile on December 12, 2008 at 10:19 AM
Very nice, Bill! Cape Royal is an amazing view! There are so many options from that one spot, one of my favorites.
Posted by Rene Pirolt on December 12, 2008 at 11:48 AM
Great shot Bill!
Posted by Mel Ladewig on December 12, 2008 at 12:04 PM
Excellent Bill! The tighter composition on this shot works very well.
Posted by Bob Falcone on December 12, 2008 at 1:12 PM
SWEET! Having just visited GC for the first time, this makes we want to get back out there next year and visit the North Rim.
Posted by Guy Schmickle on December 12, 2008 at 2:55 PM
A beautiful scene that you've captured well. My only nit would be that the San Franciscos look a bit too blue for my tastes.
Posted by Dan Gerth on December 12, 2008 at 3:11 PM
Wow, that is just too pretty. I love the way the layers work - the background mountains really echo the foreground formation, and the color! I have read in several places that longer exposures really bring out more color depth, this really seems to be a case in point.
dan
Posted by Bill Pelzmann on December 12, 2008 at 9:02 PM
Thanks for the feedback, everyone.
,,,,Cape Royal is an amazing view! There are so many options from that one spot, one of my favorites.
Yeah,Ed, no kidding! This was my first trip to the north rim. Like a kid in a candy store! When that sky starts lighting up, it's hard to decide which way to point the camera !!!
I have read in several places that longer exposures really bring out more color depth, this really seems to be a case in point.
I strongly agree, Dan. I left the polarizer on to increase the exposure time.
Guy, I think you are correct about the peaks looking too blue. But I want to see a print before changing anything.
Hi, Rene! Where did you guys head after leaving Zion? Thanks for reminding me about the North Rim. I checked with the rangers at the Zion visitors center and they called to make certain it was open to vehicles.
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18 repliesSingle, 5 second exposure, 70mm - processed only in LR
Last month on my return from Zion, I made a quick stop at the North Rim. This is the first year that the North Rim roads were kept open in November. I shared the campground with one other person. What a great time to visit !!!! The rangers claim that they plan to continue keeping the North Rim open through the end of November, as long as the snow can be plowed, but you have to be ready to evacuate on short notice.
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I've just committed to a river trip through the Grand Canyon, April 7-22. I'm looking forward to my first trip with dories, my two previous trips were on the big rafts. I'm sure 16 days will provide plenty of photo ops.
So, if any of you are thinking about a GC river trip next year, there are still a few openings on this trip, and I'd love to have a few serious photographers along:
http://www.gcex.com/dory.html
Depart and return to Las Vegas. $3,600 all inclusive.
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Note, this outfitter also offers private charter raft trips. 8 days, 14 people max, $31,200 total, ~$2,250 per person. I considered attempting to organize a charter photo specfic trip, however, the discount only translates to a few hundred dollars per person. After all the cancellations that Grant had on the Green River trip, I didn't think it was worthwhile exercise. Let me know if you guys think such a photography oriented charter trip would be worth considering for 2010.
John
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Yeah,Ed, no kidding! This was my first trip to the north rim. Like a kid in a candy store! When that sky starts lighting up, it's hard to decide which way to point the camera !!!
I strongly agree, Dan. I left the polarizer on to increase the exposure time.
Guy, I think you are correct about the peaks looking too blue. But I want to see a print before changing anything.
Hi, Rene! Where did you guys head after leaving Zion? Thanks for reminding me about the North Rim. I checked with the rangers at the Zion visitors center and they called to make certain it was open to vehicles.