Morning in Bryce Canyon
Bryce Canyon National Park, Utah on a beautiful morning
Bryce Canyon National Park, Utah on a beautiful morning
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May, 2018Views
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Location
This photo was taken from the Navajo Loop Trail in Bryce Canyon National Park, Utah.Time
This photo was taken about 9:00 am on April 28, 2018. It was a gorgeous day with few tourists at that time, which helped to get an uncluttered shot. We were fortunate to see an airplane heading for the middle of the frame at just the right moment.Lighting
The natural lighting would have been rather harsh from most vantage points, so I waited until the sun was just about to peek out from behind the rock formation, giving a nice accent to the upper part of the photo. The shadows in the foreground also add some interest and help to define the ground line.Equipment
This was shot with a Canon 80D camera, with a Canon 10-20 mm wide angle lens. The wide angle allowed me to capture the full extent of this amazing view. I didn't need to use a tripod or any other accessories..Inspiration
As I was walking along the Navajo Loop Trail, I was surprised that there was very little tourist traffic that day. Upon finding this particular vantage point, I decided to wait a while until the sun was almost ready to be exposed from behind the rocks. Then, a jet airplane with a long contrail started heading for the center of my image, so I waited until it was at just the right point to capture the shot. The one tiny cirrus cloud at the top also rounded out this image.Editing
I try to adjust the camera settings as much as possible in the field, to avoid a lot of post processing. This particular shot seemed to be great right out of the camera, so this is the original RAW image with no post-processing at all.In my camera bag
I carry several lenses, including a Canon 24-105mm f/4 L lens, a Canon 10-20 mm f/3.5 wide angle lens, a Canon 50mm f/1.4 prime lens, and a Tamron 18-270mm "walk-around" lens. For landscape photography, I really like to use the 10-20mm wide angle lens, as it can capture a sweeping landscape in one shot. I also have a variety of accessory equipment, including a Bonfoto tripod, Canon Speedlight flash, remote camera control, wired cable release, various filters, and several additional memory cards.Feedback
I think the time of day, and the season, have a major influence on one's ability to capture photos in America's national parks. In the summer, the tourist traffic is insane, so I like the April time frame when the weather is cool and most tourists are still inside. Also, I try to be patient to get the right natural lighting as well as waiting for something interesting to fill out the frame. (Some examples of this are waiting for an animal to appear, or an airplane, or for the clouds to move to an ideal spot.)
