Grand Canyon Sunrise

When everyone from my family was sleeping, I took our rented vehicle early

in the morning and went to the Grand Canyon rim. I was happy to see

spectacular sunrise happening in front of my eyes. I've especially loved the

way sun illuminated rocks in front of me. I am happy I woke up early. In this

image I've blended two exposures together in Photoshop. Let me know if

you like the final result.

Did you do HDR or masking to blend in the sky? In any event it is very well done without the typical line of darkness that a GND filter would leave or garishness of too much HDR.

I do the same solo morning ritual on many trips with my wife, she stays sleeping in our van while I'm out before sunrise, then she gets to see them later. I love her and enjoy our hikes together, but it is also nice to have some silent alone time with nature.

Jim. I did the blend in Photoshop using layers and masks. I pretty much do this way all my higher dynamic photos, since HDR software produces less realistic results, in my opinion.

Hi Radim! Apart from the technical details, the final result is fantastic, better to see this (as you did) then to sleep a couple of hours more! Thanks for share! Regards.

One of the most picturesque part on the south rim of the Grand Canyon, this blended image is just wonderful. Excellent lighting on the buttes and rims with superb details and dramatic sunrise make this a fantastic landscape.

Congrats, Radim.

 

Well done.  Thanks for sharing your technique.  I must force myself to get up earlier!

Radim,  You have captured an amazing shot of the Grand Canyon, I can see why you were happy you got up early. Great composition showing the power and rugged beauty of this scene. Beautiful sunrise giving warmth and the dark of the clouds giving  cool combined. Great Shot!  What area of the Grand Canyon did you take this scene.     Best Regards,  Sherry

Very nice landscrape shot.  Nice sunrise light.  Very good blending result.  Best regards,

fantastic! 

impressive!!!

Outstanding presentation!