"Early Morning, Grand Canyon" by Stephen Vecchiotti

Early Morning, Grand Canyon

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Artist's Description

This image was captured right after sunrise from Hopi Point in the magnificent Grand Canyon. The colors that morning were simply astounding – Grand Canyon National Park, Arizona, USA.

Placed # 1 in “That One Great Shot” Group Challenge – March, 2009. Group Avatar from 2009-2010.

Placed # 1 in “Postcard Style Ultimate Challenge” -July, 2009.

Gear: Nikon D300 – Nikon 12-24 f2.8 ED lens. Circular Polarizer – Manfrotto Tripod and Ballhead with cable release.

Settings: Manual Mode: 12 mm, 1/16 second at f9

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arizona colorado river dawn grand canyon landscape mountains nature southwest sunrise tree

Artwork Comments

Braedene over 9 years ago

Love the Grand canyon but never caught it with such brilliant colours – stunning , just stunning. Liz
Stephen Vecchiotti over 9 years ago

Thanks Liz, I appreciate it.
Stephen Vecchiotti over 9 years ago

Next time you go there get up very early in the morning and right after sunrise and you will see these types of colors for yourself. Thanks again.
Daniel J. McCauley IV over 9 years ago

Gorgeous!!! Wonderful colors! Super lighting! So well framed! Beauty, Stephen!!
Stephen Vecchiotti over 9 years ago

Thanks Daniel, I appreciate your comments.
MICKSPIXPHOTOS over 9 years ago

There are so many good images of the canyon and I never get tired of seeing them. This one is a standout. Very good work, Stephen.
Stephen Vecchiotti over 9 years ago

Thanks Mick, I appreciate your comment and you adding this to your favorites.
wwyz over 9 years ago

I’ll say! I can’t wait to go there…………..

Thanks for stopping by and your comment!
Stephen Vecchiotti over 9 years ago

Thanks Leanna, I apprecaite your comment. You really HAVE to get there !
helene over 9 years ago

Awe inspiring and the light is gorgeous
Stephen Vecchiotti over 9 years ago

Thank you so much.
StuartChapman over 9 years ago

Excellent lighting, the colours in the rocks are really enhanced and magnificent and the tree on the left frames it perfectly.
Stephen Vecchiotti over 9 years ago

Thanks for enjoying this image and for taking the time to comment.
Kofoed over 9 years ago

Wow – what a view! The colours are astounding, indeed. Bright orange-red in the front turning more and more blue with the distance. And the silhouetted tree is excellent here.
Brilliant work, Stephen.
Grumpy02 over 9 years ago

Wow,absolutely sensational—gorgeous capture this is terrific, well done!!!
Stephen Vecchiotti over 9 years ago

Than you for your comment, I appreciate it.
CarolM over 9 years ago

Stunning light and color. Really gives a feel for the canyon in its glory.
Stephen Vecchiotti over 9 years ago

Than you for taking the time to make a comment.
stephaniek over 9 years ago

Great capture Stephen!!!
Stephen Vecchiotti over 9 years ago

Thanks Stephanie !