Sunrise on Mount Hayden – Grand Canyon National Park
This image of first light striking Mount Hayden as viewed from Point Imperial on the North Rim of Grand Canyon National Park and others like it are available for purchase at my website AdamSchallau.com.
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~Tech details~
Camera & Lens: Canon EOS 5D Mark II and EF16-35mm f/2.8L Mark II USM lens
Exposure: 0.6 seconds, f/11 and ISO 320
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Lower Antelope Canyon ~ A twist of texture
I think I will take a different path in the development of my slot canyon photos. Even though I absolutely love the colors that are found in slot canyons, sometimes you loose all the wonderful textures, lines and shapes when the color overpowers the image. Look for a new portfolio of limited-edition prints to be [...]
Sunset from Horseshoe Bend
An incredibly beautiful spot above the Colorado River just a couple of miles from Page, Arizona. Horseshoe Bend is often photographed at or before sunrise, but I like it in the evening. I actually started my day here for sunrise, shot Lower Antelope Canyon from early morning until just after noon, visited Glen Canyon Dam [...]
Monsoon thunderstorm over Shiprock
The summer “monsoon” took a bit of a break this month but was in full-force again this past weekend. I always seem to miss good, dynamic weather when attempting to photograph Shiprock Peak in northwestern New Mexico. But this past Monday on the drive home from the Grand Canyon the sky was full of great [...]
Desert View at Twilight ~ Grand Canyon
The sun has set on another day at Grand Canyon National Park, but a bit of light remains. It is twilight and the watchtower at Desert View soaks up the remaining light as the night sky approaches. In the distance at the bottom of the Grand Canyon, the Colorado River reflects the blue sky above.
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Anasazi Gallery – Visions of the Past
Titled Visions of the Past, the new portfolio features images of granaries (small structures used for the storage of food) and cliff dwellings (larger structures used for housing) that have been abandoned in the countless canyons of the Four Corners region. At a later time I will add photographs of rock-art sites including both petroglyph [...]
Anasazi Hands Pictograph
On a recent trip exploring the canyon country of southeast Utah, I came upon a pictograph panel containing several hand prints that were most likely created by the Ancestral Puebloan (Anasazi) peoples that once called this area home. Perched high above a canyon in a small alcove, this was obviously a popular spot as evidence [...]
Enjoying a sunset in Utah
A woman and her canine companion enjoy a beautiful red-rock sunset in southern Utah near the town of Bluff.
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Yellow-Headed Collared Lizard
I came across this interesting little guy (or lady) while hiking with friends in southern Utah. It’s a Yellow-Headed Collared Lizard (Crotaphytus collaris auriceps). This image was captured with my Canon EOS 5D Mark II with a 70-200mm f/4L IS lens and 1.4x tele-converter, hand-held.
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The Spirit Within ~ Anasazi Cliff Dwelling
I have just returned from southern Utah where I spent a few days with friends exploring the many archaeological treasures left behind by the ancestral puebloan people better known as the Anasazi. This particular shot was captured inside a large cliff dwelling that had a fine dust filtering through it.
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Featured Picture at FrameDestination.com
The Frame Destination (FrameDestination.com) is featuring one of my photos created during my time as Artist-in-Residence at Grand Canyon National Park. This image was captured after backpacking to the bottom of the canyon. It represents the confluence of Bright Angel Creek and the Colorado River near Phantom Ranch. If you look closely you can see [...]
I’m off to Phantom Ranch
I’ll be hitting the trail early tomorrow morning, off to Phantom Ranch for a few days. I will be heading down the South Kaibab Trail and returning on Wednesday via the Bright Angel Trail. I look forward to sharing more photos as soon as I get back.
Guy on the Edge at Grand Canyon
I was shooting from Yavapai Point a couple of nights ago when this guy climbs over the railing and steps down onto an incredibly tiny outcropping of rock. Crazy! His name is Vofka and he is from the Ukraine. Really great guy and has tons of confidence. He is also incredibly patient. I asked to [...]
Happy Birthday, Dad
Dad, here is a sunrise shot from Mather Point here at the Grand Canyon. It was captured this morning in your honor. I hope you enjoy. Happy Birthday!
Now I know that what parents really want are pictures of their kids. So Dad, here are a few of me here at Grand Canyon National Park.
The first [...]
Feathered Spirits, Ravens of the Southwest
My constant companion, the Common Raven (Corvus corax) is a common sight in the southwest U.S.A. Typically seen in pairs, often playful and displaying amazingly spirited acrobatic feats, they are a joy to watch.
I happen to believe that they are curious about photographers as I have had several up close and personal encounters with ravens [...]
Sunset from Desert View, Grand Canyon National Park
One of my favorite spots on the rim of the Grand Canyon is Desert View. Located on the South Rim at the east end of the park, Desert View offers vistas to the north looking up the Colorado River and also to the west, looking back towards Grand Canyon Village. There are excellent opportunities for [...]
A Winter Scene, Grand Canyon National Park
This past Saturday I awoke to discover that winter has not quite given up on the desert southwest just yet. We had a couple inches of snow fall in the canyon early in the morning, but by mid-day, most of it was gone.
I’d like to thank one of my sponsors, Vortex Media, their Storm Jacket [...]
Lipan Point, Bright Angel Trail, Mohave Point
Sunrise to sunset, one end to another, and a hike into the canyon. That was my day today. I began my day by getting up a little before 5:30 to drive out to the east end of the park near Desert View for sunrise. All went well, There were a few nice wispy clouds and [...]
Light on the Temples, Grand Canyon National Park
Two nights ago I was photographing sunset from a spot on the South Rim of the Grand Canyon between Yavapai Observation Station and Mather Point when the sun broke through the clouds and illuminated Zoroaster and Brahma Temples. The light lasted just a few seconds and I literally got off one shot before it was [...]
Yaki Point Sunrise, Grand Canyon National Park
Sunrise from Yaki Point on the South Rim of Grand Canyon National Park. In this image we are looking down onto the popular South Kaibab Trail and Cedar Ridge.
This was one of my first images captured using the Live View feature of the Canon EOS 5D Mark II. I used Live View primarily to check [...]
Sunrise from Mather Point, Sunset from Yaki Point
Today was my first full day at the Grand Canyon. I shot sunrise from a location just west of Mather Point on a ledge that protrudes into the canyon. Sunrise at the Grand Canyon is an event that I believe everyone should have the opportunity to experience at least once in their life. It’s a [...]
Grand Canyon Artist-in-Residence, Day 1
It has begun. I arrived on today at around 2:45 in the afternoon after driving for 9-hours from Taos. It was warm and windy with a solid overcast layer. Not very exciting conditions for photography. After a quick introduction to some of the park staff I was shown to my living facilities for the next [...]
Cracked Mud #1
I couldn’t resist photographing this drying and cracked mud that I came upon in Utah’s Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument.
I shot this image using a Canon 5D and 24-70/2.8L lens at its widest aperture to minimize depth of field. I wanted the cracks to fall out of focus near the edges of the picture.
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White Canyon Waterpocket
I’ve been revisiting several older images on my hard drives lately. Perhaps it’s because I haven’t traveled as much this past year due to fuel prices. I find myself longing for some time on the Colorado Plateau, especially southern Utah. It’s a bizarre land full of interesting shapes and textures, not to mention the colors [...]
