Light & Layers at the Grand Canyon

Mount Hayden is illuminated by the warm glow of morning light. From Point Imperial on the North Rim of Grand Canyon National Park.

Leading up to sunset, a touch of light falls upon a butte in the Grand Canyon. From Grandview on the South Rim of the park.

Rays of sunlight descend upon the Grand Canyon and the distant Colorado River. In the foreground atop a rock pilar, a the stalk of a Utha agave seems to stand guard voer the canyon.

Last light falls upon Brahma Temple and Zoroaster Temple. From the Rim Trail on the South Rim of Grand Canyon National Park.

Early morning light paints Wotans Throne in a warm glow as the full moon is close to setting on the western horizon. From Cape Royal on the North Rim of the Grand Canyon.

The Grand Canyon and Colorado River in late afternoon light. The river is seen here as it bends around the Unkar Delta. From Lipan Point on the South Rim of the park.

A panoramic view of the Grand Canyon and Colorado River in late afternoon light. From Lipan Point on the South Rim of the park.

Duck on a Rock basks in the warm morngin light of a summer sunrise. South Rim of Grand Canyon National Park in Arizona.

Dappled light and shadows roll across the Grand Canyon landscape. From Point Imperial on the North Rim.

Early morning light on Cardenas Butte. From the South Rim of Grand Canyon National Park.

The Duck on a Rock during the blue hour. From the South Rim of Grand Canyon National Park.

The warm glow of morning light falls across Unkar Creek. If you follow Unkar Creek to the bottom of the canyon, you will see the Colorado River as it bends around Unkar Delta. From the Walhalla Plateau on the North Rim of Grand Canyon National Park.

Earth shadow rises above Marble Canyon. From Marble View on the Kaibab Plateau near the North Rim of the Grand Canyon.

A veil of rain falls from a summer storm at sunrise. Looking north towards Nzvajo Mountain from Point Imperial on the North Rim of the Grand Canyon.

An endless sea of ridges in the Grand Canyon fade away towards the setting sun as the distant Colorado River disappears into the Granite Gorge.
Fine Art Prints
The photos are available as large fine art prints. I still have more photographs to add to this gallery, so please check back often to see new photos as they are added. Thank you for stopping by, I hope you enjoy the photos.
Photo Gear
The photographs on this page were all made with my Fujifilm GFX 100S, a 102-megapixel medium format mirrorless camera, and Fujifilm lenses. I also used a Really Right Stuff tripod and Acratech Panoramic Head. You can learn more about the equipment I used by clicking on the links below.
