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A Winter Morning in the Forest

Adam Schallau — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 05:45:07 +0000

A winter morning at Grand Canyon National Park. The canyon was completely socked-in so I took a stroll through the forest.

~Tech details~
Camera Canon EOS 5D Mark II
Lens: Canon EF24-105mm f/4L IS USM lens
Exposure: 1/6 second, f/16 and ISO 100
Filters: none

Notes: Processed in Adobe Lightroom

Sunrise on Mount Hayden – Grand Canyon National Park

Adam Schallau — Wed, 09 Sep 2009 05:02:19 +0000

Sunrise on Mt. Hayden from Point Imperial ~ North Rim of the Grand Canyon

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.

~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

Filters: Singh-Ray, Daryl Benson Reverse Graduated Neutral Density 3-stop, 4″x6″ – hand-held

Notes: This is one of the first images I have developed in Adobe Lightroom. I kept the processing simple using the “Direct Positive” and “Punch” presets.

Desert View at Twilight ~ Grand Canyon

Adam Schallau — Tue, 04 Aug 2009 04:45:18 +0000

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.

Twilight ~ Desert View Watchtower, Grand Canyon National Park

This image of the Desert View Watchtower at Grand Canyon National Park and others like it are available for purchase at my website AdamSchallau.com.

~Tech details~

Camera & Lens: Canon EOS 5D Mark II and EF17-40mm f/4L USM lens

Exposure: 6 seconds, f/8 and ISO 100

Filters: none

Featured Picture at FrameDestination.com

Adam Schallau — Tue, 21 Apr 2009 04:39:51 +0000

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 the “Silver Bridge” over the Colorado River.

I have been using FrameDestination.com for the past two years for my framing and presentation needs including clear bags, mount board, mats and frames. My work that is currently on display at Great Sand Dunes National Park and Preserve was assembled using materials from Frame Destination. I would like to thank Mark and the rest of the team at Frame Destination for their excellent service, great products, and for selecting my image as the Featured Picture. Thank you!

Grand Canyon Artist-in-Residence, Day 1

Adam Schallau — Sun, 01 Mar 2009 04:40:47 +0000

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 three weeks, a nice little trailer at the end of a cul-de-sac.

I quickly unpacked my gear, made dinner and then headed out to Powell Point on the Hermit’s Rest Road for sunset. As I mentioned, the weather conditions were not favorable for photography, but nevertheless, sitting on the edge of the Grand Canyon was a great way to end the day.