Bryce Point Amphitheater (View Larger)

I captured this image about an hour before sunset. Bryce Point is the

most popular of the scenic overlooks, mainly it has the greatest view

of the whole canyon. You can spend a great amount of time

photographing all the individual facets that are available to you

here. The caveat is that it always very crowded with Wallies. See my

attached photo.

I had my camera on a tripod and was shooting a series for an HDR and it was very crowded with tourists (Wallys). I could hear this guy talking to someone and they were very close. I took a secure hold of my camera just in case, when I saw this in my viewfinder (see attachment). She was oblivious to me and never saw me or my camera, nor did her son ever tell her she was about to knock me and my camera over the cliff. Wallys!

It is an overall nice pic. I think the composition could be better with some sky in it, or some sort of reference point. The colors (mainly the contrast) might help to improve the beaty of the place. That must be one of the most amazing places in the world!

Leo, what i see here is all the opportunities that must present to work with.  there are just some places on this planet where one could spend an entire lifetime working on all the numerous possibilities that present,  this most certainly looks like one of those places.

Please forgive my outburst of mirth at your "wally" description, but for me it just proves that "wallys" are a universal problem, and the more technology unfolds with iphones and P & S cameras, the "Wally" epidemic increases proportionately. Maybe theres just an element of people that lack simple courtesy and manners these days. Such are the trials and tribulations of photographing inconic images. Thankfully now and again, you also meet some great people that re-establish your faith in human nature : - )

The scale and textures are mind blowing, I think you have the contrast, light and tones perfectly balanced, they appear natural and not over processed, no easy feat either.

Sincere Compliments Leo!

Alf

About the " Wallys "  not sure but I think I have the same lady in one of my shots too.  I'll check and get back to you.  Bye the bye, great photograph of Bryce!  Just like I remember that afternoon and early evening as the sun was setting..Ray

 

Best regards Leo!

PDE

Thanks for stopping by and leaving a comment. I took some with the sky and some without, this is one without. You can't take everyone the same and I do always try to do something that hasn't been done before, especially at these well photographed places like Bryce Canyon.

So very nice to hear from you and yes, you are right, you could spend hours here and then do it all over again with a change of light or season. It is truly an amazing place to visit and photograph.

I'm glad you got some humor out of my "Wally" story. She wasn't a bad lady, but simply unaware of my presence. My concern was mainly for my gear, as it would very hard to collect for damages and of course take more photographs with broken gear..It's always a problem with these easily accessible areas, that's why I love dawn, when the crowds are at their minimum.Thanks you for your encouraging words, Alf, I do appreciate them.

She was right there between both of us, Ray, so I'm sure you got her too. She was listening to her son or friend describe the Hoodoos and because of her age was completely unaware of her surroundings. Thanks for the kinds words, Ray.

Pierre, it always a pleasure to hear from you and thank for the kind words.

Amazing view, Leo. I like that you didn't fall into the trap of over processing. The image is credible and pleasant. Very well done.

As for the "Wallys", I agree that you find them everywhere. I remember my attempt to capture a good view of Peyto Lake in the Canadian Rockies few years ago. The best view is from a relatively small platform always crowded with "Wallys". Eventually, I've got what I came for.

In the end, I feel that I'm a "Wally" too when I take my pictures despite of all the good intentions to be less intrusive than others... I'm afraid it is more and more difficult to keep the balance: on one hand, you cannot stop people wanting to experience the greatness on Nature maybe once in their life time; on the other hand, you feel that we invaded this sacred space that won't be the same again like it was without us.

Thanks for sharing this beautiful landscape with us Leo.

 

Thanks for the kinds words and you said it very well, we are all "Wallys" drinking from Mother Nature's cup.