Grand Canyon North Room from Labor Day Weekend

Introducing a collection of images from the RMNP gathering at the North Rim over Labor Day.

#1. A long exposure view during twilight from Point Sublime toward the South Rim. Headlights, airport, and other lighting was clearly visible from our perch. I have added a 1200-wide version on the Larger Photo link.

#2 Sunset from Point Locust. We got a sunset mixed with bands of rain. I focused on a tighter view of the horizon from a location within the minor canyon looking west. Not sure if this should be lightened more - a number of these shots had back-lit canyon walls. Still, those rain bands were fun to play with. One of a sequence.

#3 Earlier view from Point Locust before the sun began to glow. I liked the gentle, almost pastoral valleys shrouded in rain and vibrant sunbeams. Cropped a bit to get into tight into the canyon, but could be pulled out to capture a view similiar to above.

#4 A brighter view from Point Sublime. I like the diagonal rainbands that play on the horizon.

#5 A lighting storm over the red-lighted windmills far south of the Grand Canyon. This was done very late in twilight and has been pushed a bit.

#6 Dawn at Point Sublime. We had a ton of clouds and there are likely a few other good shots in this set. I remember this one from the twin patterns along the far wall.

#7 Sunset at Point Sublime. A brilliant and very colorful sunset. I pulled out the foreground a bit to provide a bit of context.

These look good Karl. You might be the only one with lightning, although I think Chikku might have caught some too. Number 3 is my favorite of the group. I have a similar version that I might work on, but those rays sure were nice.

Even though it has the least color, the layering and rays in #3 make it my favorite.

Hello Karl. I like the first three the most of this set. I agree with what Bill said about the qualities of #3. I might be inclined to clone out the lights in #1 and crop some off the bottom of #2.

Very nice work Karl. I like your descriptions. 2,5 &7 are my faves.

This is an excellent series of images you captured! You were blessed with some great weather, and you have a good eye for a pleasing composition. I like each and every one of these, so it's easier for me to choose my least favorite (#4). As usual, I tend to agree with Doug K.'s assessments. Minor nits in an otherwise exceptional series!

Very nice set Karl. Looks like you got quite a few keepers. My fav is #3 and #5. I think #3 could be a decent contender for a b&w conversion. #2 is also very nice, but I think if u crop it from the bottom, almost a pano crop, it should look even better. Also you didnt tell me there was lightning going on in ur direction! Pretty cool that you caught it. If only that storm was closer. Other than that, this is an awesome series!

Thanks everyone...

Doug, Chikku - Yep, I think a bit more crop on #2 is needed. I agree. I'm trying to get more into standard sizes again, but this one does have a bit too much on the bottom. Thanks.

Chikku - Heh, I had no idea there was a lighting storm there :) I was shooting the wind farm lights. At the time I reviewed the shot, I took note that something bright was there, but it was not until post I discovered it.

Doug - On #1, the longer I look at it, the more I agree I could lose some or all of the south rim lights.. at least the airport light to the right is just too bright. But without something there, I wonder if there would be a minor shift in balance (kinda like a beauty mark - ugly, but needed).

"(kinda like a beauty mark - ugly, but needed).

I could not disagree more, Karl. To my eye, they provide an unwanted distraction from the sheer beauty of the canyon and your image.