Monday, 24 March 2014

The most famous hole in the world.

Eventually I was bound to end up at the Grand Canyon.  Once I had found out that I could do a day trip from Scottsdale to the Grand Canyon the die was cast; I was going.

The first thing that struck me at the time was just how close you needed to be to the canyon before you saw any of it all - for something that huge it is very well hidden!  And then it was just there.  Boom.

All of these pictures are taken from the south rim, mostly from the rim walk near Grand Canyon Village.

I'm still wrestling with the words to use in my other blog about seeing the Grand Canyon - I'll get there eventually I suppose!

So, here they are.  The light was really hard, changing second by second, rather than minute by minute.  There was pouring rain, snow, wind and rushing clouds.  It was remarkable.











I could have stood and watched all day - but I had a tour bus to catch - maybe next time I'll just be able to stand and look.

You can find more pictures from around the world at Our World Tuesday.

SM


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39 comments:

  1. Hootin Anni24 March 2014 at 22:39

    Beautiful!!! I'll never forget the very first sighting of the canyon as we drove from the park gate to the massive crevice in the land!! I was speechless. What I won't forget are the shadows that constantly change as the clouds roll by along the canyon and rock...it's awe inspiring!

    Your photos bring back lots of fond memories Stewart

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  2. Revrunner24 March 2014 at 22:43

    Great photos, Stewart!

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  3. Margaret Birding For Pleasure24 March 2014 at 23:31

    hi Stewart. WOW! Amazing sights. It is so vast and the colours are wonderful hanks for sharing

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  4. thewovenspoke24 March 2014 at 23:37

    Yes, next time you go spend an entire day! The Canyon is one of my favorite places, the view from the bottom is staggering. My first rim to rim hike I took over 300 photos and that was with a film type SLR! I really hope someday you will come back.

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  5. Andrea @ From The Sol25 March 2014 at 02:06

    What? You didnt ride the donkies down to the bottom? So what if there was snow and ice and rain ... you have to ride the donkeies to the bottom. Now you will have to come back for sure.

    All joking aside, your pictures are marvelous and taken from a vantage point that is not the common postcard shot. I love seeing the Canyon from another perspective and leave it to you to be the one to show it to me. I do agree with your other commenter that seeing it from the bottom really gives you a better sense of it's enormity. I am so glad you were able to see it ... A trip to Arizona without an excursion to the Grand Canyon is unheard of. Thanks, Stewart, these are really nice. Made my day ...

    Andrea @ From The Sol

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  6. Irma25 March 2014 at 02:08

    Hi Stewart,
    What a beautiful landscape is the Grand Canyon.
    Beautiful colors in the rocks.
    Greetings Irma

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  7. Sylvia K25 March 2014 at 02:14

    It is indeed an awesome place! I haven't been there in years, but your pics are the next best thing!! Thanks for sharing and thanks for the memories!! Hope you have a great week, Stewart!!

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  8. Coloring Outside the Lines25 March 2014 at 02:25

    Top of my bucket list!! I hope it doesn't take forever to get there. Thanks so much for sharing- these photos are superb, but I'll bet it is jaw dropping in person.

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  9. TexWisGirl25 March 2014 at 02:26

    it's just amazing, isn't it. :)

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  10. Montanagirl25 March 2014 at 02:33

    Spectacular! I was there as a little girl, and still remember how awesome it all was. Lovely photos!!!

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  11. Author R. Mac Wheeler25 March 2014 at 03:37

    "Big Hole."

    Funny

    I'm glad you made it there.

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  12. Marcia25 March 2014 at 04:25

    You got some fantastic shots. I've been there twice in my life. Once when I was almost 7 and again in 1994 when the family spent 6 weeks camping across the USA.

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  13. Optimistic Existentialist25 March 2014 at 06:55

    This is right near the top of my bucket list Stewart. Wow these pictures really put the enormity of it in perspective!

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  14. Gail Dixon25 March 2014 at 07:59

    Beautiful images! I'd love to see this in person.

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  15. Dział Przyrody MŚO25 March 2014 at 08:28

    Wow, this is a amazing place!
    Greta shots.
    Best regards :-)

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  16. Richard Pegler25 March 2014 at 08:46

    Your amazing pictures have put the canyon on my bucket list too, Stewart. Thank you for sharing them with us. I fancy the trip to the bottom, but not the walk up again!

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  17. Cynthia25 March 2014 at 09:15

    I remember, I had the same thought, how it's invisible and then so dramatic when you get close. Your photos are interesting.

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  18. Anonymous25 March 2014 at 09:25

    Yep, words are kind of superfluous. But if anyone can do it, you can. Gorgeous pictures. It has been way too long for us. The Southwest (Arizona, Utah, Colorado) are all just full of wonderful parks. Come back and stay longer!!

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  19. Fun6025 March 2014 at 10:02

    Breathtaking!

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  20. maryaustria25 March 2014 at 10:23

    Wow! This are gorgeous photos! What an impressive landscape! Hope to get there someday...

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  21. Jill Harrison25 March 2014 at 10:33

    Wow what amazing vistas. You have certainly done them justice with your camera. I am not sure if we will ever get there, although our good friends have. Truly one of the most amazing places in the world.
    Have a wonderful week.

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  22. Jen25 March 2014 at 10:39

    I love the Grand Canyon! It's one of the few places that live up to the hype. Too bad you didn't have time to go below the rim.

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  23. eileeninmd25 March 2014 at 10:51

    Stewart, gorgeous captures of the Grand Canyon! It really is grand! Have a happy week!

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  24. Brian King25 March 2014 at 11:12

    Absolutely gorgeous photos! I'm glad you had the opportunity to see it!

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  25. Maude Lynn25 March 2014 at 12:16

    These are magnificent!

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  26. Karen25 March 2014 at 13:25

    Another place on my bucket list! Terrific photos Stewart, makes me want to put the Grand Canyon on the top of my list!

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  27. Kusum25 March 2014 at 14:22

    Beautiful! Which is the other blog?

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  28. Unknown25 March 2014 at 14:39

    Gorgeous captures. Would love to go back there to visit soon. :)

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  29. Anonymous25 March 2014 at 16:05

    Wow - what an amazing sight! Gorgeous shots.

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  30. Joe25 March 2014 at 18:35

    Fantastic photos of an awe inspiring place. Brings back some wonderful memories. Thanks.

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  31. JRandSue25 March 2014 at 20:11

    Just amazing scenes,book me a ticket
    must go there.
    John.

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  32. Kenneth Cole Schneider26 March 2014 at 01:46

    Those views are spectacular! We camped at Grand Canyon Village for three nights during our RV trip through Arizona last year. I saw my first California Condors from that vantage point over Battleship Rock.

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  33. Pat Tillett26 March 2014 at 15:42

    BEAUTIFUL photos Stewart! Not only does the lighting change rapidly, so do the colors. It's very hard to take a photo that does justice to the size and scale of the place. Heck, it's hard to describe it. I've been there many times and I'm still in awe whenever I see it.

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  34. Liz27 March 2014 at 03:05

    Wonderful images, Stewart!
    It really is quite a sight isn't it?? When I visited as a 15year old, I can remember the vastness literally taking my breath away and going home to show of my MANY images and continually saying that the photos didn't do it justice. Even from a great image it's hard to appreciate the vast expanse that is the Grand Canyon. It must be seen to be believed.

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  35. Linda W.27 March 2014 at 05:51

    Wonderful shots! The Grand Canyon is firmly on my bucket list to visit - hopefully it will happen this fall.

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  36. DeniseinVA27 March 2014 at 10:31

    You managed to get the ever changing face of the Canyon Stewart. Great photos!

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  37. Electra28 March 2014 at 12:21

    Spectacular shots. Brings back great memories for me, thank you!

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  38. magda in queensland australia29 March 2014 at 06:24

    Hi Stewart,
    (and I've spelt your name correctly this time. Again my apologies for having not done so before)

    And now I'm stumped for adequate words for the way you have portrayed the Grand Canyon through your photos.
    One thing I do feel is they are definitely a series that stand alongside with the best I have seen of the Grand Canyon.

    Then your words describing the light, rain, snow, wind and rushing clouds flowing through my thoughts as I viewed the images felt magical. Combining that with your description of just suddenly there it all is.. the impact would have been stunning, emotionally transporting, and physically almost overwhelming.

    I can really appreciate its name Grand now a lot better. I think such a small big meaning word is all that is required, the rest just happens, and truly defines the meaning of Grand.

    Thank you for this really impact sharing.
    Truly a beautiful experience.

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  39. magda in queensland australia29 March 2014 at 06:42

    PS... I was so caught-up with your Grand Canyon words and photos Stewart I forgot to thank you for your visit to my Blue-face Posting.
    Thank you for the visit, deeply appreciated as always

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