Grand Canyon - Part 4

[Teton Chuck]

The Colorado River runs through the Grand Canyon and is responsible for the deep gorge. But the side streams that empty into the Colorado River are responsible for the width of the canyon. Many of the drainages have some permanent running water. These are the places I did the majority of my photography in the canyon. Waterfalls and pools are common in the side canyons and they are typically in shade, eliminating the high contrast problems that are encountered in the inner gorge. Here are a few of the images I took in the side canyons.

North Canyon


Elves Chasm


Deer Creek - Upper Falls


National Canyon


Stone Creek Upper Falls

[IzzieK]

Chuck -- I have goose pimples just looking at these. #1, 2 and 3 is most preferred here for me. Sometimes I wonder if one can really follow the riverways by foot or something in places like those...down to where the water falls. Or does one need a helicopter?

[bnnrcn]

Thanks for sharing so nice images Chuck #1 is a WOW! for me, then comes #2.

[Shadowman]

Nice series.

[Kaye Leggett]

Your first shot is excellent - I could look at the shapes in there for hours. Definitely a wallhanger

[Mike Buckley]

I see that one advantage of taking 16 days is having more time to venture into the side canyons. National Canyon and North Canyon are my favorites.

[Teton Chuck]

Thanks to all. Izzie, it would very difficult to visit all of the places on foot. Maybe it has been done once, but I doubt it. Helicopters are not an option. The would be illegal, and not practical in a lot of locations. Mike, the side canyon trips were my favorite part of the experience. Magical places.

I am attaching a photo of Elves Chasm to help get a sense of size of the waterfall. The person in the photo jumped from the top of the lower falls.

[Rebel]

Nice images Chuck, #1 is my favourite by far!

[Donald]

Mightily impressive photography. Each image stands on its own, but as a set they fit together wonderfully.

The lesson for me is that when I think about the Grand Canyon (and I have visited it once) you think about the wide vistas and the sunset shots. What these images show us, however, is that to concentrate on detail and small areas can be as, if not more, effective at telling the story of a place.

[FrankMi]

That is one trip I've always wanted to take but will likely not get the chance. Your images are an inspiration!

[Nicks Pics]

Good job on these photos Chuck. I think the first of this set stands out the most.