Canyons on the Moenkopi

[Red Rabbit]

I had contemplated going to Lake Powell, but the lack of spring winds decided that this area on the Navajo Rez needed to be taken advantage of. I spent the midday walking arond on various points to see where I would like to be for the evening shoot. Lots of pinnacles, fins, and gulleys to see of various colors. Reminded me a little of Bryce Canyon in Utah.

 

 

 

After sunset from the rim-side camp

 

In the morning, I walked along the eastern rim. With lots of white, I had difficulty with the exposures and blew out the highlights in many images.

 

 

With the morning light over, I drove a few miles south to the next canyon of many washes that is wider and with a different composure. This would be a nice morning shoot, but it was already 9 am and the light was getting harsh. The road into the area was through lots of clay, and if wet, the steep hill driving to the canyons would be formidable

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The next canyon to the south on the other side of the road held some promising locations for the evening, so I read and napped midday until the sun descended. This canyon was more like the first canyon in some places with the orangeish fins.

 

 

 

 

Doug~RR

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

[youngbuck]

I always look forward to your picture posts RR. Always top notch photos. Ive always wanted to learn how to use a real camera. Maybe one day if I magicly find the time I will. Untill then I'll keep looking at your photos.

[Browning'sCustomMeat]

As always..remarkable. Thank you for sharing such wonderful images.

 

-Jeremy-

[SunDevil]

shoulda been turkey scouting. \"/

[bonecollector]

Nice photos as always. Thanks for sharing.

[tjhunt2]

I'm sure I'm not the only one who feels that your photos are great to look at and I'm always looking to see what new ones you have taken. Thanks and don't ever quit posting them.

 

TJ

[Red Rabbit]

Thanks for looking and commenting.

Youngbuck, just use your point and shoot on a steady support, use the first and last hours of light, consider your composition and "rule of thirds", and have fun. Most cameras lenses will be sharpest at about f/8, so use aperture priority, not automatic, for landscapes.