Canyon of the Gods
Rainbow over Toroweap Grand Canyon, USA
Rainbow over Toroweap Grand Canyon, USA
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Contest Finalist in Colors Of The Rainbow Photo Contest
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Contest Finalist in Geometry In Nature Photo Contest
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Contest Finalist in Rainbows Photo Contest
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Toroweap, Grand Canyon, Remote North Rim, AZ, USA Video: http://youtu.be/s600dy-qQWATime
Late afternoon.Lighting
This image contains so many great memories. A longtime friend and colleague , that has always wanted to go on a photo-hunting trip, and I just arrived at Toroweap for the first time ever. We were so excited to see the famous cliffs and views that we started out hiking immediately. By the time we had almost seen the first canyon edge, ambient storm clouds started to shed rain. If you look closely, you can see the first drops of rain on the foreground rocks. Afraid of equipment damage, I advised that we start back toward camp before nature taught us a lesson. Not ten steps into the retreat, my safari companion yelled out, "Look! a double rainbow!" I scrambled to get my camera together. I climbed up a rock and started shooting as many exposures as possible before the elusive event faded. That was the brightest rainbow I have ever seen - and to see it arching over Toroweap, Grand Canyon is one of the luckiest and most exciting experiences I have had with photography! If i was by myself on this trip, I would have missed the rainbow because I was headed the other way!Equipment
Sony A850, Sony 24-105mmInspiration
A rainbow shot! I couldn't pass it up - especially over the Grand Canyon!Editing
Reduced noise a bit, dodged and burnt darks and lights to local avoid to much contrast in the exposure.In my camera bag
Sony A850, Sony A77, Sony A7R, Sony Lenses, Cine Backpack, Cokin Filters (ND & Grads), Remote Shutter Release, Care & Clean Supplies, Lightning Trigger, Benro Tripod, Mini Tripod, CP Polarizers, Big Stopper, Extra Batteries & Cards, Cell Phone, Beanie Hat & Hand warmers, treats!Feedback
Luck! Keep you eye on the storms - they can give you award winning shots!
