Taken about the same time and day as the previous Toroweap image I posted last month, this is the more 'classic' composition from this amazing spot on the north rim of the Grand Canyon.
Posted by bill meikle on August 5, 2009 at 10:47 PM
I'm getting a pain in my feet! Were you free-fall parachuting then John?
Posted by Nick Moore on August 5, 2009 at 11:27 PM
Boy this image isn't good if you suffer from Vertigo!. I really like the perspective and sheer impressiveness of the Canyon you captured on film. Beautiful lighting and exposure!.
Posted by Jack Garrett on August 5, 2009 at 11:32 PM
I'm gettin queasy just looking at this! Nice capture.
Posted by Todd Caudle on August 5, 2009 at 11:33 PM
The sunstar right in the corner is surely a different take. Awesome shot of a dizzying place.
Posted by Guy Schmickle on August 5, 2009 at 11:44 PM
You must've been hanging by your toes when you shot this! At first I wasn't sure if I liked the placement of the sunstar in the extreme corner but it is growing on me. A neat shot of a place I need to get to someday.
Posted by Paul Martin on August 6, 2009 at 12:06 AM
John,
I like the light you captured on the wall, I would still prefer a little more room at the top. This is still an interesting shot, and gives a great sense of what its like to stand there on the edge. I think your original post is slightly better than this one, that one was amazing.
Posted by Scott Fricke on August 6, 2009 at 12:26 AM
Another great shot from this spot! I like this one slightly better as you see more of the river and get the sense being on the edge of the deep canyon. It looks like there is a green flare in the LL corner and the cliff face looks slightly purple just to the left of the sun
Posted by Jeremy Week on August 6, 2009 at 1:01 AM
Wow, a most excellent comp John! Well done!!
Posted by Bob Falcone on August 6, 2009 at 1:48 AM
I'm reaching for the Dramamine as I type this...WOW!
I think a little more space at the top would be nice, but it's certainly not a deal-breaker. I immediately liked the sunburst in the corner. Great job.
I like this a lot, John. The tight crop works well at this spot since most of the time one gets a cloudless, featureless sky above the horizon line. The sun star is also adds a dramatic touch.
Crazy, dramatic, great image - and no flare. Just awesome!
Posted by Roger Rouch on August 6, 2009 at 10:53 AM
That's a beaut! I like the balance of light. I'm not sure how you avoided lens flare and kept the shaded areas from going totally dark, but glad. It worked great!
Discussion
18 repliesI like the light you captured on the wall, I would still prefer a little more room at the top. This is still an interesting shot, and gives a great sense of what its like to stand there on the edge. I think your original post is slightly better than this one, that one was amazing.
I think a little more space at the top would be nice, but it's certainly not a deal-breaker. I immediately liked the sunburst in the corner. Great job.
Wonderful shot and great perspective. The sun works for me here. Love it.
One of my favorites from you...this is awesome!
That is sweet! Love the sunstar. I agree about wanting more room at the top, but this is still a fantastic image.