What do you do when you’re out west and have to drive near the Grand Canyon on your way home? Well of course, you have to stop by, even if you’ve been there before. This was our first “big west trip” destination in June of 2005. We got to spend a week at the G.C. and do loads of exploring. When we drove up this time smoke was visible from both rims. Controlled fires create uncontrollable smoke – not so good for photos right, maybe not so.
The first night we went to the rim for sunset and the haze was thin but noticeable. This forced me to look for detail shots more close up, rather than big expansive shots. I was shooting these layers of rocks when low and behold two people walked out of the ledge for a photo. I couldn’t have placed them better, if I had paid them. This photo makes me wonder how many people actually fall while goofing around for a photo.
The next morning smoke settled low into the canyon, but with the nice side light from sunrise it helped show the huge depth of field between plateaus. So, I guess, the lesson is that smoke can be good. It’s all in how you look at it!
