Sunrise Light on Ridge Crests

First Light in the Grand Canyon Panorama

Sunrise Light on Ridge Crests
Sunrise light hitting a handful of ridge crests below storm clouds. Grand Canyon National Park, Arizona

Finding a secluded spot somewhere on the Rim Trail of the South Rim is the best way to watch the sun rise on the Grand Canyon. Most people are still sound asleep, much less walking along the rim, leaving you to enjoy one of the most amazing moments in the day all to yourself.… Keep reading...

Colorado River Winding Below Desert View

Grand Canyon Sunset from the Desert View Point

Colorado River Winding Below Desert View
The Colorado River winding below the massive cliffs of the Grand Canyon below the Desert View Overlook. Grand Canyon National Park, Arizona

Probably the best place I’ve seen sunset at the Grand Canyon (so far) was from the Desert View Point on the eastern side of the South Rim. There are great views of the Grand Canyon to the west, the North Rim to the north and Marble Canyon and the Painted Desert to the east.… Keep reading...

Bright Angel Trail in Fog

Fog at the Grand Canyon’s South Rim

Bright Angel Trail in Fog

Some of my favorite shots from the Grand Canyon are the ones that leave people wondering where the Grand Canyon is. In a place where everybody takes a picture of the exact same view, it’s nice to take a picture where millions of people have taken a picture before and come away with something completely different.… Keep reading...