People There's so much to see that we need to rest a little. Pentax K1 + DFA 28-105 mm HD

**RICHARD L.** · **3 Likes**

Family resting in the shade along the South Rim of the Grand Canyon. Midday is the worst time of the day to enjoy the view, morning and evening bringing a firework of colors in the abyss. Pentax K1 + DFA 28-105 mm HD @ f/11 and 28 mm FL.

**MikeNArk** · 03-15-2023, 05:05 PM

It still looks like a nice view even at midday. Beautiful sky!

**RICHARD L.** · 03-16-2023, 04:33 AM - **1 Like**

THX !

Midday is really the worst time to visit Grand Canyon. Like, I once heard a French tourist say : "Ce ne sont que des roches après tout !" (These are only rocks after all !).

Low sidelight creates shadows and warm colors, adding depth and texture to the images you take. Early morning and late afternoon create the best opportunities for fantastic imaging.

Regards

**angkymac** · 03-16-2023, 02:26 PM

Great catch of the clouds--even have some of that typical Arizona cloudburst cell in the background.
Angky

**Wheatridger** · 03-16-2023, 02:42 PM

I experienced this phenomenon on my third trip to "The Canyon," when I arrived by tourist train at 11 am. At that hour on the South Rim, the light comes from right over your shoulder. Robbed of natural shadows, the canyon looks like a flat painting of itself. I could see how so many visitors might go away disappointed if they didn't stay longer. The light was just beginning to ripen when it was time for the "All Aboard" fr the trip back to Williams. I shoulda gotta room!

**RICHARD L.** · 03-17-2023, 09:54 AM

THX !

If you get near the rim of the Canyon very early in the morning (5h00 AM in the summer), you will probably be all alone, enjoying an amazing "light show".

Regards

**phx.david** · 03-17-2023, 07:38 PM

All these are really making my anticipation build even more for my upcoming trip. All nice shots

**RICHARD L.** · 03-18-2023, 05:48 AM

Have a good trip ! Best piece of advice : "Flee the crowds". The best sites are viewed alone or with few people.

Regards

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03-15-2023, 05:05 PM	#2
MikeNArk Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2019 Location: Conway, Arkansas Posts: 15,129	It still looks like a nice view even at midday. Beautiful sky!

03-16-2023, 04:33 AM - 1 Like	#3
RICHARD L. Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Oct 2018 Location: Quebec City, Quebec Posts: 6,582 Original Poster	THX ! Midday is really the worst time to visit Grand Canyon. Like, I once heard a French tourist say : "Ce ne sont que des roches après tout !" (These are only rocks after all !). Low sidelight creates shadows and warm colors, adding depth and texture to the images you take. Early morning and late afternoon create the best opportunities for fantastic imaging. Regards

03-16-2023, 02:26 PM	#4
angkymac Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2019 Photos: Albums Posts: 8,986	Great catch of the clouds--even have some of that typical Arizona cloudburst cell in the background. Angky

03-16-2023, 02:42 PM	#5
Wheatridger Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Colorado Front Range Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 644	I experienced this phenomenon on my third trip to "The Canyon," when I arrived by tourist train at 11 am. At that hour on the South Rim, the light comes from right over your shoulder. Robbed of natural shadows, the canyon looks like a flat painting of itself. I could see how so many visitors might go away disappointed if they didn't stay longer. The light was just beginning to ripen when it was time for the "All Aboard" fr the trip back to Williams. I shoulda gotta room!

03-17-2023, 09:54 AM	#6
RICHARD L. Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Oct 2018 Location: Quebec City, Quebec Posts: 6,582 Original Poster	THX ! If you get near the rim of the Canyon very early in the morning (5h00 AM in the summer), you will probably be all alone, enjoying an amazing "light show". Regards

03-17-2023, 07:38 PM	#7
phx.david Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2020 Location: Phoenix, Arizona Posts: 1,611	All these are really making my anticipation build even more for my upcoming trip. All nice shots

03-18-2023, 05:48 AM	#8
RICHARD L. Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Oct 2018 Location: Quebec City, Quebec Posts: 6,582 Original Poster	Have a good trip ! Best piece of advice : "Flee the crowds". The best sites are viewed alone or with few people. Regards