“You can only appreciate nature by feeling and seeing it with the heart and the eyes of a child.”
Michael Bassey Johnson
I would not be able to look myself in the mirror if I visited Yellowstone National Park without a photograph of the lower and upper falls of the Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone. I got both! Crowds were small at Artists Point due to the time of year. Without crowds I was able to just stand there watching, listening, experiencing the awe and wonder of it all. I took this photograph about 2:00 pm and that’s why the lighting is flat, but I also know any image would fail to express the experience. You had to be there!!! The waterfall captures most people’s attention but the canyon with those precipitous jagged cliffs and that yellow rock cause me stand speechless while listening to the sound of the waterfalls power echo in the canyon. I already wanna go back.
10 Comments
Faye
Stunning! I remember the first time I looked out over the Grand Canyon. I was in awe and I knew that no photograph could capture that feeling.
Monte Stevens
You too!!!!
Earl
I remember standing in about that same spot and being in awe. Lovely photo, Monte! Did you see much recent flood damage in Yellowstone?
Earl
LOL, I just read your previous post about the flood damage! 😜
Monte Stevens
LOL
Did you see the video? It is amazing to see the actual flooding.
Earl
I did see the video. Amazing!
Tom Dills
Flat lighting or not, it works for me. On a sunny day like you had, you almost have to take it with the sun overhead or wait for a big cloud (if there were any!), otherwise the canyon would be all in shadow. This really does accentuate the textures and depth of the canyon walls. Nice!
Monte Stevens
Thanks, Tom. Wise words that come from experience. I am one of those photographers who shoots throughout the day. To heck with rules. Let’s have fun!
Mark
Beautiful view indeed!
Monte Stevens
Thanks, Mark!