Angels LandingThe Angels Landing gallery is a photojournalist's view of my hike up this thrilling trail. I wanted to do this hike but was a little scared and also not liking the idea of doing it with a 30 pound backpack. So I had a day which started out with clear skies which meant no great photos so I decided to do the hike. I left my backpack behind and slung my backup camera over my shoulder and took a deep breath !! Angels Landing here I come.
The series of photos in this gallery are simply for those who might want to do this hike at some point and have wondered what is entailed and also for me to look back on and say "I hiked Angels Landing !!!". Please view the photos HERE and after reading each caption, view the photo larger to get the feel of the hike. 19 photos total in this gallery.
Watching the VirginFor this whole trip of Grand Canyon, Antelope Canyon and Horseshoe Bend, if I did not get any good shots except this one, I would be happy. I am VERY happy I got this shot. This is the one shot I purposed to get on this trip.
This is from the bridge that crosses the Virgin River in the middle of Zion Canyon with the Watchman Mountain in the distance. I was the first person to set up here for the sunset shot. I was shortly joined by a very nice gal photog named Jean and we debated whether the sky would turn red or not (both of us hoping so). By the time things started looking real good we had a crowd of about 50 people around with various types of cameras waiting also. By the time the light was at it's optimum, everyone had given up and left except us two. It pays to wait.
Until next time, wish me drama in the skies and awesome light.
