Glowing Hoodoo Pillars
This was snapped in Bryce Canyon National Park just after sunrise one brisk spring morning. I had noticed these cool hoodoos (the pillar-looking things) the previous evening, and I wondered what they’d look like if I used a telephoto lens on ‘em in the morning.
So, I hike down with my big 300mm F2.8 lens – everyone must have thought I was crazy (since most of the time, you don’t use a giant lens like that for landscapes). Ignoring the quizzical looks from other photographers, I headed over to the spot I’d found the night before, setup, and waited for the right light.
About 10 minutes after sunrise, the light struck the pillars just right and I snapped away – and snagged this shot in the process. I may have used an unconventional method to get the shot, but I sure do like it on my wall!
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3 Responses to Glowing Hoodoo Pillars
We visited Bryce Canyon a couple of times while living in the west. It definitely has a surreal look about it, and you’ve captured that beautifully here.
When I first visited south Utah I went through Cedar Breaks on my way to Bryce canyon. I was amazed at the structures in Cedar Breaks which look almost exactly like your picture. I then was astounded by Bryce Canyon later that day. I have always loved to take pictures of scenery and buildings in the early morning or late afternoon hours. These have been call the “Golden Hours”. The low angle and rosy hue of the light provide a lovely contrast to high sun or overcast sun. I’ll bet you got some great pictures from the rest of Bryce that morning.
I got some great shots of the Grand Canyon North Rim in the early morning hours that trip.
Thank you for your lovely picture.
Curious people–frozen in time. Lovely.