David Colombo Photography
Horseshoe Bend
I knew Horseshoe Bend would be a popular spot, and as I arrived the parking lot was overflowing with cars.
A continuous line of tourists had formed, streaming back and forth toward the bend... looking like some kind of religious pilgrimage was in progress out here in the extreme heat of the desert.
My friend and fellow photographer Bill McIntosh was on his way up from LA, and as soon as he arrived we took our place in the line and began the half mile descent toward the river.
When I finally arrived, I could now experience what I had seen in pictures so many times. It is impossible to describe in photos exactly how steep the edge of this drop-off was.... it is something that needs to be seen in person.
Bill took up a spot right in the front of the bend, but it was getting so crowded that I didn't think I could fit another tripod in there.... so I wandered off looking for a good angle. That is when I saw this little shrub clinging to life at the edge, and I thought it might look good as a foreground. This is definitely not the classic shot, but I think it works too.
As the sun sank below the horizon, the clouds lit up with oranges and reds, and cheers erupted from the crowd.
It was the perfect start to my trip.
visit me online at www.davidcolombophotography.com
Horseshoe Bend
I knew Horseshoe Bend would be a popular spot, and as I arrived the parking lot was overflowing with cars.
A continuous line of tourists had formed, streaming back and forth toward the bend... looking like some kind of religious pilgrimage was in progress out here in the extreme heat of the desert.
My friend and fellow photographer Bill McIntosh was on his way up from LA, and as soon as he arrived we took our place in the line and began the half mile descent toward the river.
When I finally arrived, I could now experience what I had seen in pictures so many times. It is impossible to describe in photos exactly how steep the edge of this drop-off was.... it is something that needs to be seen in person.
Bill took up a spot right in the front of the bend, but it was getting so crowded that I didn't think I could fit another tripod in there.... so I wandered off looking for a good angle. That is when I saw this little shrub clinging to life at the edge, and I thought it might look good as a foreground. This is definitely not the classic shot, but I think it works too.
As the sun sank below the horizon, the clouds lit up with oranges and reds, and cheers erupted from the crowd.
It was the perfect start to my trip.
visit me online at www.davidcolombophotography.com