Sedona Beckons

After a long hike in Fay Canyon and after checking into my next hotel room with a little lunch in between, I drove out to Cathedral Rock and one of the better Vortex spots if you ask me. It was Thanksgiving weekend, so it was packed with hikers and such. No matter as I was determined to see the top and beyond if I had to crawl. I had no climbing gear but it proved manageable even with a big heavy bag of camera gear. I would not recommend it for people who have mobility issues. I weaved my way through the masses of people on the trail to reach the top and was rewarded with a vantage point that was breathtaking. I left no path un-investigated and now I know where to set up when I return with my 4x5 camera next time. The crack climbing is a little intense but any one with some ambition could do it. The rocks glowed in the mid day sun and I was feeling the energy for real. After some pictures and a drink I hiked back down and stopped several more times to shoot with different cameras. I have to admit that by the time I got back down, my legs were a little shaky from all the hiking today. It was time to relax with a hot shower and a beer. I am starting to figure out my way around Sedona and it feels less like a vacation and more like home.

 

Camera :...................................Canon EOS 30D

Lens:...........................................Tamron f/2.8 17-50 zoom with polarizer

Exposure :..................................0.017 sec (1/60)

Aperture :....................................f/11.0

Focal Length :...........................17 mm

ISO Speed :...............................200

Exposure Bias :........................0 EV

Done