Saturday, March 5, 2011

Photo of the Week: Grand Canyon Sunset (USA)

The rocky splendour of one of the travel wonders of the world is at its most mesmerising at sunrise (see Grand Canyon sunrise) and sunset. This shot is taken at the ideal sunset lookout of Hopi Point highlighting the powerful erosional forces of wind and water over the millennia. Every few minutes the colours change as the canyon's rock temples shadow the sinking sun plunging parts in darkness while other peaks and ridges gleam in warming hues of reds, oranges and bronzes.

Suggestion: Other great sunset vantage points include Mojave and Pima points.

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6 comments:

  1. Jill - Jack and Jill Travel The WorldMarch 5, 2011 at 8:04 PM

    Beautiful shot!

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  2. Kirk @ Bluegreen CorporationMarch 7, 2011 at 11:58 AM

    Very nice shot! Wish it was a little larger would make it my desktop.

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  3. hotel sydneyMarch 9, 2011 at 8:01 PM

    Really nice photo. I think that Grand Canyon is really a beautiful place to visit. Thanks for sharing.

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  4. ferienhaus costa mallorcaMarch 18, 2011 at 3:51 AM

    Awesome capture.....
    I like the natural beauty of Grand Canyon showed through a capture.

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  5. Mark HMarch 18, 2011 at 2:24 PM

    @jill: Thank you

    @kirk: If you send me your email address, I'll send you a larger version

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  6. Mark HMarch 18, 2011 at 2:25 PM

    @hotel sydney: Thank you

    @fereinhaus costa mallorce: It is so naturally beautiful

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