The Bryce Canyon National Park in the USA.
I have visited and hiked this extraordinary canyon in the USA several times. Each time it has fascinated and inspired me in its own way.
Especially early in the morning, when you have the canyon to yourself, it shows all its charm. The deep red and dark lights and shadows get caught in the towering hoodos, transforming the canyon into an almost mystical place.
I've been sitting here all alone for almost a good hour early in the morning at 2800m looking down into the canyon below me. The stars were shining until just now and the first chipmunks (squirrels) surround me curiously in the hope to get something from my morning roll. It is quiet as a mouse. Only the wind whistles softly between the pines while the sun slowly announces itself on the horizon.
The camera has long since been adjusted and set up. My thoughts are only here. Only here at the canyon, at the Chimpmunks and at the expectant look at the horizon as well as at the monitor of my camera. I could sit here like this for hours. These are the wonderfully quiet moments that I love so much in photography.
And in a place like this ( ! )
Not for nothing Bryce Canyon is one of the most beautiful canyons in the USA. And who was once there, will know what I mean!
enjoy !
Manfred Voss is a passionate nature and landscape photographer who emphasizes his fascination with light through a quote by Lev Tolstoy: "All the variety, all the charm, all the beauty of life is made up of light and shadow."
His work has garnered national and international recognition through exhibitions..
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