After the Snow Storm, a photo from Utah, West

Photographer's Note

This is a shot taken in Bryce Canyon National Park. Another American National Park that i've been wanting to visit for a long time now.

We were so lucky to have had a snow storm the night before we arrived, the snow made everything so much more beautiful.

Between the two Parks, Zion & Bryce Canyon, there's more variations of nature in Zion, while Bryce Canyon is basically one large Canyon, & colder due to its higher elevation.

When we were in Zion, it was anywhere between -5 to +5 Degrees. In Bryce Canyon it was -20 Degrees!!!!!

However, that didn't stop me from hiking and enjoying the sun and snow. This shot was taken on a tremendous hike through the Canyon, and this rock face is incredibly huge! Even my wide angle at 8mm had a hard time fitting it inside the frame.

The good thing about the cold weather was the fact we basically had the entire hike to ourselves. Its a very strange feeling to be so alone in such a large park. We came across many people taking photos at viewpoints (accessed by car), but not many people at all hiking down inside the Canyon's floor like we did.

I'll post several more shots from both Zion and Bryce. Hope you like this one.

ChrisJ, snunney, jhm, lousat, Fis2, ikeharel, ourania, ktanska, Royaldevon, PiotrF, bukitgolfb301, Hellas, PaulVDV, ricardomattos, delpeoples, adores has marked this note useful

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mesutilgim (0) 2016-02-16 4:06

Hello Craig,
Another topclass capture from Utah. The partial dark and cloudy sky creates a perfect background to your compo.
TFS and best regards
MESUT ILGIM

ChrisJ (171252) 2016-02-16 4:28

Hello Craig,

A spectacular close up of this red rocky crag, which contrasts well against the grey blue sky. Good sharpness and the snow enhances the graphism. Tfs!

snunney (130967) 2016-02-16 4:40

Hello Craig,
Looks like a scene from Lord of the Rings. Excellent capture of this immense rust red crag. Very good rendering of the textural detail. Love that sky, makes a perfect backdrop.

dta (98848) 2016-02-16 4:51

Hello Craig ,
With this superb sky , a great dynamic effect for this amazing capture of the stunning summit . Beautiful , too , are the remains of snow .
regards

jhm (211734) 2016-02-16 5:13

Hello Craig,

The rock gives a very nice contrast with the snow in the area.
Wonderful detailed rock wall.
A nice perspective and depth pîcture.
An excellent composition and lovely presentation.
Very well done, TFS.

Have a nice day,
John.

lousat (138623) 2016-02-16 5:21

Hi Craig,i told you how you were lucky to be there with this weather,and this pic is another fantastic spectacle made by snow on the red rocks of this canyon,spectacular and rare view and the best quality and light as possibile,so real that it seems to be there watching by a window! Have a nice day and thanks,Luciano

Fis2 (169759) 2016-02-16 6:09

Witaj Craig!
Beautiful rock, great view!
Excellent framing and natural colours.
Good work.
Best regards
Krzysztof

Sergiom (117241) 2016-02-16 6:20

Bonjour Craig

Une photo qui ressort dans la galerie. Quel magnifique falaise aux couleurs d'or qui se distingue sur fond de ciel très texturé. Une photo que l'on est fier d'avoir pris.

Amicalement

Serge

Nicou (193806) 2016-02-16 6:20

Hello

quel rocher et vue quel compo et rendu sur la pierre et cette dent au sommet cette couleur ocre fantastique décor et image superbe.
Bravo t amitié
Nicou

holmertz (102008) 2016-02-16 7:49

Hello Craig,
Wouldn't it have been great to see a lady in red somewhere on that steep slope?
Just joking. I'm not such a fundamentalist that I want to have people in the wilderness. It's only streets and squares made for people that could look dull if they're totally empty.
This is a very impressive rock. I get an impression of a huge Gothic cathedral rising high above the surroundings. The fresh snow stuck in patches here and there adds a fine element. How long was that trek? Walking for several hours in -20 degrees could be getting nasty after a while
Best regards,
Gert

ikeharel (112467) 2016-02-16 8:10

Hello Craig,
This giant rock reminded me the Rock at Perce', but not out to the ocean, yet it stands in a vast park location inland. Amazing sight, stunning nature.
Super contrast and sharpness, a well lit scene.
Have a nice new day,
Ike

ourania (51103) 2016-02-16 8:45

Hello Craig,
everything seemed right that day you hiked in Bryce Canyon, the right amount of snow, the right light, the right sky. Then you came with the right lens and the right eye to make the most of the landscape and the lighting conditions. I like the suggestive dynamism of this scene, the sky contributes to it too, The effects of selective lighting and atmospheric shadows work excellently too, adding so much to the textures. The colours have exquisite quality too. Congratulations and thank you!
All the best, have a great day,
Ourania

rychem (72187) 2016-02-16 8:59

This is a fantastic example of rocky formations in the Canyon, it looks like a cathedral, very good idea for a splendid photo
regards Ryszard

pajaran (114945) 2016-02-16 9:40

Dobar dan.
Interesantan i lep pogled i trenutak, dobar tekst o Bryce Canyon National Park sa opisom ...
Dobar rad i kompozicija, lepo pokazana planina sa snegom, dobar kontrast, lepo uhvacen trenutak sa oblacima i snegom.
Lepa priroda.
Imajte lep i uspesan dan, sve najbolje.
Paja.

Good day.
Interesting and beautiful sight and the moment, a good article about Bryce Canyon National Park with a description ...
Good work and compositions, beautifully demonstrated the mountains with snow, good contrast, nicely captured the moment with clouds and snow.
Beautiful nature.
Have a nice and successful day, all the best.
Paja.

ktanska (44484) 2016-02-16 10:41

Hi Craig,
I can only guess that this wall is massive, correct proportions are rather hard to guess.
Light is beautiful and texture of that rock is very special. It looks more like a pile of clay that could just melt away together with the snow next spring.
Kari

Royaldevon (85606) 2016-02-16 13:41

Hello Craig,

Your camera struggled to contain it all, so did my eyes. It is an amazing spectacle of jagged and eroded rock which even the clouds seem to be celebrating!
The snow was useful in defining the notches and ledges as well as giving quite a stark contrast with the rock's amber hues/
This looks like something from Conan Doyle's 'Lost World'!

My warm regards,
Bev :-)

carlo62 (81265) 2016-02-16 15:37

Ciao Craig
magnifico cielo per sublimare la bellissima luce che colpisce le rocce.
Un luogo incantevole, soprattutto davanti al monitor, dove non possiamo sentire il freddo!!!
Eccellente lavoro
Saluti
Carlo

PiotrF (54246) 2016-02-16 15:57

Hello Craig,
Beautiful 'portrait' of the mountain.I like excellent composition, wonderful colours and splendid light.
Nice shot
Regards
Piotr

npecanhuk (79329) 2016-02-16 16:03

Hello Craig!
Wonderful natural details!
I love that natural wonder too!
Magnificent picture, with unique superb chosen pov and composition!
Exposure, colors and level of sharpness are excellent too!
TFS - congrats,
Cheers,
Neyvan

bukitgolfb301 (54014) 2016-02-16 19:13

Hi dear Craig

A big and heavy snow storm shoud be nuisanse but could give you a precisou prensent as such, I think you were so lucky finaly. Very stunning landscape image via widefocus appraoch in the best format at all. Very comfortable to see.

All the best and have a good day! Takero

emka (157280) 2016-02-16 20:11

Hello craig,
Indeed, the bryce is rather a small NP, maybe the smallest one, but so beautiful. And it looks fantastic with snow. You were lucky that you had sun, the frost is then very nice, even I like snow and sun. Zion seemed to me less interesting, and there are fantastic places all around not in National Park. All Utah is amazing. Stunning composition.

WArm regrads MAlgo

serp2000 (47063) 2016-02-16 22:39

Wow! Great shot, Craig. It looks like a decoration for any fantasy or adventure movie. And this rock structure reminds me a jawbone. I can't see your point of view, but this is spectacular landscape. Best wishes! I am packing my suitcase today. ;) Serghei

Hellas (7123) 2016-02-17 0:00

Hello Craig!

What a great landscape photo!
I like very much the way you framed the rock after hiking. The point of the view was the proper in order to have this exciting photographic result!

Congratulations!

PaulVDV (62804) 2016-02-17 3:20

Hello Craig,
The snow indeed adds a good contrast with the redbrown rocks.
With - 20° degrees you better don't stop walking. You have to continue to keep warm.
This national park doesn't look like a good place for parachutists to land :)
Best regards, Paul

ricardomattos (17408) 2016-02-17 18:37

Hi Craig,

This picture worth the adventure. Excellent POV to show
this beautiful piece of nature highlighted by a nice light.

Congratulations

Ricardo

delpeoples (60342) 2016-02-18 4:22

Ciao Craig

What? No dedication to moi? Spewing. hahahaha

Anyway, a top shot. I love everything about it: the light, sharpness, depth, texture and those amazing clouds radiating out from behind that huge gorgeous hunk of rock.

Thanks for sharing, have a great day.

Cheers
Lisa

HimalAnda (10671) 2016-02-18 23:09

Hello Craig,

Another beautiful picture of Bryce Canyon in winter!
The light is very nice.

Stéphane

adores (46979) 2016-02-27 15:24

Hi Craig!
Another beautiful one, the snow really adds to the place and the light is just perfect!