Canyon Sunrise was captured in mid March, traveling through a much-loved region of mine in the astonishing isolated plateaus in Canyonlands National Park. One of the most incredible views of the vast canyons below is through the historic Mesa Arch. Remarkable during all parts of the day, but spectacular at sunrise when the underside of the arch is given a red glow by the rising sun.
The hike to the arch is exhilarating. I follow the glow of my flashlight with hopes for a perfect sunrise. Placing my tripod mere feet from the cliff’s edge, I get a glimpse of the starlit valley.
It was the first clear day in about a week and the morning light put on a dazzling show. Beautiful oranges and reds dancing through the canyon while highlighting Mesa Arch. Light blues from shadows mix with yellows as the sun rises from behind the mountains. Trying to take in what is happening in front of me, I waited for that perfect moment to trigger the camera as the sun just peers over the 12,000 foot mountain peaks.
Canyonlands National Park in Utah holds a special place in my heart, not only for its amazing beauty and spirit, but it was the very first area I traveled to try out my new panoramic camera system. It marked the beginning of my career as a landscape photographer.
It is always an amazing event to witness the sunrise through Mesa Arch, but it is very rare that all the elements come together for that perfect photograph. The thrill has me going back again and again to photograph this iconic natural landmark.
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