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Royal and Imperial

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Posted by Doug Koepsel on July 5, 2011 at 7:23 PM
Royal and Imperial
For the Fourth of July weekend, the influx of monsoon moisture into Arizona promised the chance of rain and clouds. Thus, I went to the less crowded North Rim of the Grand Canyon to catch a couple of sunrises and sunsets at Point Imperial and Cape Royal.

The two sunrises at Point Imperial were quite different from each other. The first was "regular" with a only few clouds too far away.

#1 First sunrise from Point Imperial
Posted by Doug Koepsel on July 5, 2011 at 7:25 PM
#2 Vertical of Mount Hayden
Posted by Doug Koepsel on July 5, 2011 at 7:28 PM
The second sunrise on Monday morning had a cloud ceiling, but a break underneath to the east. Dust from Saturday's wind and haze from the power plant made for a pleasing sunrise and telephoto work with hazy layers with yellow light.

#3 Dawn over Navajo Mountain to the east.
Posted by Doug Koepsel on July 5, 2011 at 7:30 PM
#4 I liked how the sunlight illuminated sections of the haze.
Posted by Doug Koepsel on July 5, 2011 at 7:34 PM
#5 The haze and dust gave the first light a crimson cast made the southern view from Point Imperial subdued and red.

The sunset at Cape Royal was really nice, giving the side of Wotan's Thone a warm glow. This image is posted in Landscape/ESS.

Posted by Howard Cihak on July 5, 2011 at 8:32 PM
Doug, #2 and #5 get my vote. Beautiful!
Posted by CAZ on July 5, 2011 at 10:58 PM
Beautiful shots! Show us more from the North Rim!
Posted by Mark Hespenheide on July 5, 2011 at 10:59 PM
Doug,

#5 is fantastic. I'm headed out myself tomorrow, hoping the Moab area will live up to the forecast of thunderstorms... I'll be happy if I get anything close to those conditions and that wonderful light!
Posted by Mel Ladewig on July 6, 2011 at 10:46 AM
Very nice set Doug.
Posted by Doug Koepsel on July 6, 2011 at 12:58 PM
Thanks for the comments.

Mark, the monsoon moisture should be good all week, so hope you get some nice clouds over the red rock and clear windows on the horizon.
Posted by Morris McClung on July 6, 2011 at 5:38 PM
I like each and everyone of these, Doug! With #2 being the most compelling, but I would love to have all of these in my portfolio. Excellent work! :toast:
Posted by Art Escobado on July 6, 2011 at 8:54 PM
These are superb - great job.
Posted by Bob Falcone on July 6, 2011 at 9:09 PM
Like 'em all, but #3 is my favorite!
Posted by Rod Chandler on July 7, 2011 at 5:45 PM
Numbers 3 and 5 are absolute killers so far as I am concerned Doug. Two of your best ever and that's saying something.
Posted by John Mumaw on July 7, 2011 at 11:04 PM
A remarkable set of images, Doug!
I especially like the compressed view of Mt. Hayden and #3 dawn. What a great trip you had!
Posted by Dan Walters on July 9, 2011 at 8:41 PM
Beautiful images! LIke the rich colors in the last image.