Grand Canyon Dawn
Black Friday and the girls decided to head out at 4AM to shop and I headed for the Grand Canyon to watch the sunrise. Even though it was 15 and windy I stll think got the better end of the deal.
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Cindy Perrinj...
Spectacular!!!
Christophe Testi
I would have done the same thing :) Outstanding shot!
Steven Agius
Great capture, stunning view would be fantastic to see in real life, well done Mike.
Jeffrey S. Rease
Skipping Black Friday shopping for shooting photos is ALWAYS a better deal! Unless you are buying camera gear, maybe! Beautiful image! The pastel colors are very nice.
George Lenz
nice capture… it’s hard to get is all..well done
Carlo Cesar Ro...
Picture perfect! Congrats!
Helene Kippert
I know where I’d rather be and it sure isn’t shopping! Breath taking Mike!
Danielle Farley
wow, beautiful shot, you do excellent work
GabrielK
you certainly got the better end of the deal, this is breathtaking
David Barnes
Wow – painterly image! Superb pink, peach and blue tones. What a cracker!
Barbara Sparhawk
Wow, beautiful photograph. What a planet. So much to live up to.
Gayle Shaw
Stunning. I love shopping but I would rather be sitting right where you were with this view too.
Interpretations
Wonderful shot ! Not sure if I’m more taken aback by the image or the idea of going shopping at 4AM !!
Nick Johnson
OH wow! This is a beauty! Good one bud!
greenfrog153
Love it !!!
Lachlan Kent
I’m pretty sure you did too DI… I much rather wide open stress-free spaces
WatscapePhoto
Wonderful! Beautifully composed and amazing colour.
Noelene Davies
One amazing and fabulous photo.Just love the colours Mike.
Wendy Slee
I know where I’d rather be!
Mike this is awesome..I am so envious that you live near such an amazing place!!!! But glad you share it with us….
stephen jones
another fab shot
JayVee
Bin there once and you’ve catured the feeling. Great photo with the two trees in the foreground.
brummieboy
Breathtaking .. and definitely the best end of the deal …
Tim Denny
This is a great shot, love the 3-D look of the up close brush because of the lighting. I have been there a couple times and wishI could get there more often, but living in Wisconsin is a bit costly with the price of gas etc. Keep up the goo work
Margot Kiesskalt
A real stunner! I love those craggy trees in the foreground.
Jacky
Like standing on top of the world:)..amazing
hilarydougill
absolutely magnificent. well done. Blessings Hilary
Dave Warren
You certainly did Mike!! and it was well worth heading out at that early hour!
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PigleT
Wow, nicely done. :)
Antanas
Fantastic!!!
Rhana Griffin
gasp Magnificent depth…
gothgirl
This is one of the best photos I have ever seen of the Grand Canyon – Superb colours
Curtiss Simpson
Spectacular view of the Grand Canyon love the depth and rich colors and texture of the canyons its so beautiful. You definetly got the better end of the deal.
Patricia L. Ba...
You all got a good deal. Lovely shot!
storm22
wow awesome shot very beautiful!
Steve Bulford
Love it!
Heather Loster
beautiful shot. i would have gone there than shopping too!
Jan Cartwright
Magnificent! This would be a great reason to get up at 4 AM. Shopping? Not so much…
Some many photos of the Grand Canyon fail to capture it’s amazing depth of color, but you’ve done it! The bare trees are perfect in the foreground as well.
EvaMcDermott
I think you did get the better deal. Excellent capture!
eltotton
Wonderful!!!!! Great color. The perfect shot of the canyon.
Charl045
I’d rather be here for one day then 1000 shopping.. LOL How fortunate are you to live within driving distance of the magical place…I’m soooo jealous!!!! LOLOL Very very beautiful!!
Walter Colvin
Nice shot Mike. Lots of color.
Heather Rivet...
outstanding
Bonnie T. Barry
Who would choose the mall when this is another option? Makes the heart swell with reverence!
Mary Lake
Agreed, you got the better end of the deal. Beautiful capture!! Mary :-)
aphoto4you
great view Mike….amazing wide angle shot…what a amazing nature…..photographers heaven….
Kimberly Palmer
Sounds like something I would do with my dad. =) go here, not shop. he he
Beautiful Mike!
cdwork
Sure beats shopping- awesome view
karolina
Divine!
Nikki Mulkern
This is stunning!!!!
Halcyon007
I concur Mike
Beautiful scene, love the mist and the colours as the sun hits the canyon are great
Rosalie Dale IPA
Just stunning!
wolfllink
Supper Spactacular image. Love the colors. Can’t wait to viset it in person one day.
Carmen Cilliers
Stunning Beautiful work – well done!
Globalphotos
Stunning image, would rather be there than shopping any day :))
MegaPixel
Good choice, great color, I like!
Lindsay Knowles
This is one of the best shots I have seen of the Grand Canyon.Well done
Ann Garrett
What a view!
KathyT
The early light has brought out so much detail in the whole scene. Beautiful colours too. I think you went home with the better deal too :o)
Ellen
Just beautiful! What a colors!
Anne2
Outstanding capture!
WesternDreamer
You absolutely got the better deal… I’d much rather go see something like this than go to any mall, any day!! LOL!! This wonderful glow and beautiful tones from the sun’s rays at sunrise are breathtaking!!!
Damiend
FANTASTIC!!! I love the colour and the foreground in this is amazing.
Heather Hartkamp
You certainly did get the better end of the deal! Just magnificent! When I was there a few years ago it was mid-afternoon, cold and I had to fight my way through crowds of tourists (just like me!)
bamagirl38
Speechless….....................
burntblue
so wonderful!
Paul Swiatkowski
This picture is beautiful! That pic beats shopping any day!
Adam Cohen
magnificent work. the color and light is spectacular.
Brent Monger
Simply breathtaking!!!