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A BLAST FROM THE PAST: A few weeks ago, I was going through images I'd shot at the Grand Canyon. In the process I noticed something I wanted to share and focus on a point which I think is relevant in all our photographic work. These few images, except for one, were all taken from the same observation point on the south rim. We were only there for one day but I returned to the same spot several times during the day. Looking at these images several years later, I'm struck how different they all look based on the time of day and lighting at each time I visited. My point? The more we explore our subjects, the more images we see and the better the outcome!

Early morning view just as day is breaking and first light leaks into the canyon.

Mid-morning, direct light shows strong texture and limited shadows.

Midday during a brief period of overcast skies, plus a little post processing to create the "funky" effect.

Late afternoon sun and the dramatic shadows change the scene to a more abstract photo.

Dusk and the fading light plus a hint of fog makes the scene much softer and fragile looking.