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Explore # 498 May 21 2009
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Grand Canyon National Park
South Rim
Arizona, USA
I'm always amazed at how the Grand Canyon can look so different with the season, time of day and cloud cover.
The Grand Canyon was formed over 5 to 6 million of years by the erosion caused by the Colorado River. Many visitors are surprised with the cool rim temperatures, but with the South Rim at an elevation ranging to over 7,000 feet, winter snow averages about 60 inches a year. The North Rim elevation is about 1,000 feet higher and receives an average of 144 inches of snow a year and is closed from mid-autumn to mid-spring.
The photo was taken during the afternoon with the warmer light of a late autumn day. I am often amazed at just how much the light difference from season of the year, time of day and the clouds influence the colors viewed from any location within the park.
The canyon is more than 200 miles long 12 miles wide and a mile deep. The national park is visited by about 6 million people a year. On a clear day, like this one, it is possible to see for 100 miles and the distance across to the North Rim seems to shrink.
There are always visitors at the South Rim of the park, but during the winter season, it is possible to find overlooks with few or no other visitors. One can find a sense of serenity when viewing a scene like this especially when viewing it alone.
On a sad note, while millions of visitors respect the beauty of the work of Mother Nature, on this trip, we saw that a few felt compelled to use markers on some of the safety walls and leave behind messages, initials, etc.
Nikon D850
Nikon 24-70 f/2.8 VR at 40 mm
1/320 sec at f/6.3 ISO 64
Single capture
November 16, 2021
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This buck did his level best to avoid me. When I first spotted him he was grazing in an open area in the hammock with a doe and her offspring from this summer. Rut is beginning yet he wasn't pursuing her just hanging out. Once he picked up my scent he slowly retreated into a densely covered area while keeping close tabs on my whereabouts.
I haven't lived in Idaho for over 25 years. In fact, I've lived in Wyoming now long enough to call it home but after visiting the beauty of the Sawtooths this past weekend, I find that I'm an idahoan in my heart.
Hardly anyone left on the beach at La Romana, in the Dominican Republic, as another beautiful day draws to a close and another beautiful Caribbean sunset is about to happen. Explore #229, 25 June 2011.
The juniper tree has always been a kind of magical evergreen to me. It's berries can be used to spice meet, make a kind of wild yeast, and provide antioxidants and vitamins.
♥ ببساطة لاشيء سيصبح صعباً ، إن كُنت تؤمن وتفكر دائماً بأن كل الأشياء سهلة لو اُخذت خُطوة بِخُطوة !
ما شاء الله تبارك الله*
Tenacious European Skipper butterfly hanging on to a shaft of grass during a gusty breeze.
Common and abundant this season.
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80% crop on photo taken during a sunset.
Deliberately kept the UV filter so that I get a reflection effect on the crow. Have used that reflection to give a glowing effect on the crow. Reflection even has the shades of the tree leaves.
On a close look, you can even see the reflection of sun rays on the crow.
Looked a little different to my eyes. Awaiting your comments and advises.