BW Sunrise over the Grand Canyon

[equilution]

...so, not much going on with my trigger finger the last couple days. As I was telling Martha, I was pouring through some old pictures...pics that were taken before I developed the (meager) eye I have now. This one struck me as a potential b/w, so here's how it turned out. One of my better composed pics from the early days...taken shortly after my D3 and I were introduced...and still trying to get a feel for each other. Hope you like!

...and since Duane asked, I added a couple more...





...and one in color, showing the January sunlight just peeking into the canyon at 8am

[dvetter]

Jim, beautiful shot! I am surprised you had to go digging for this one. How many more of these are you hiding?

[andrewdt]

thats a beaut! I think I have a photo (colour of course, so maybe a change needed) of me sitting on the end of that very outcrop - was on film and have lost the negatives... I think spring cleaning has to be given some quality control in my house....

I am going to scan it and fiddle - this is inspiration.

Really nice pic though

[Tenzin'sMom]

Looks like you've spent some time in my neck of the woods. I really like the way the B&W emphasizes the light and shadow. And beautiful crisp detail! Thanks for posting it.

[Thomas.H1]

Jim, you have done it again. Another beautiful set. My favorite is the first...so sharp, so much contrast and yet so many shades. Excellent job my friend!

[SoxAddict]

These are beautiful Jim! I feel like I can see every detail in the canyon walls on those B&Ws. They're fabulous for B&W. The color shot is gorgeous too - I love it's "near and far" feel, but also love the colors you've captured just about everywhere.

[Steves Shots]

These are beautiful captures even in B&W love the composition in the last shot thanks for sharing these Jim.

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Originally Posted by dvetter

Jim, beautiful shot! I am surprised you had to go digging for this one. How many more of these are you hiding?

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Thanks, Duane. I put a couple more up. I got lots to dig through!

Originally Posted by andrewdt

thats a beaut! I think I have a photo (colour of course, so maybe a change needed) of me sitting on the end of that very outcrop - was on film and have lost the negatives... I think spring cleaning has to be given some quality control in my house....

I am going to scan it and fiddle - this is inspiration.

Really nice pic though

Thanks, Andrew.

Originally Posted by Tenzin'sMom

Looks like you've spent some time in my neck of the woods. I really like the way the B&W emphasizes the light and shadow. And beautiful crisp detail! Thanks for posting it.

Thanks, Helen. The GC is very grand in color AND b/w!! You can't take a bad shot!

Originally Posted by Thomas.H1

Jim, you have done it again. Another beautiful set. My favorite is the first...so sharp, so much contrast and yet so many shades. Excellent job my friend!

Thanks, Tom. I really liked the first one because of the snow on the outcropping by the tree. It just gleamed!!

Originally Posted by SoxAddict

These are beautiful Jim! I feel like I can see every detail in the canyon walls on those B&Ws. They're fabulous for B&W. The color shot is gorgeous too - I love it's "near and far" feel, but also love the colors you've captured just about everywhere.

Thanks, Nicky. I'll see if I can dig up some bright colors for you!! xo (uh oh...public display of affection!!) Get a (chat) room!! LOL

Originally Posted by Steves Shots

These are beautiful captures even in B&W love the composition in the last shot thanks for sharing these Jim.

Thanks, Steve! I loved that little cabin...looked like it wouldn't take much to make it drop over the edge!

Thanks for looking, everyone!!

[harrypalmer044]

Hi Jim,
beautiful images mate. Love the Grand Canyon, visited there last year and fell in love with the place. Your stunning images brought back some lovely memories, Thank you very much for that.
David.

[bascott]

Not so meager Jim! Nice set and very well composed

I haven't been there in about 12 yrs. Time flies