Romancing Bryce Canyon Photo

Photographer’s Note

As those who have been to Bryce Canyon know that each vista point has a name, Inspiration Point, Sunset Point, and so on. When I arrive at this location to enjoy and photograph the sunset, when I arrived, I saw everyone one were in pair intimately enjoying the sunset, I thought to myself, Is this a Valentine’s Point or Lover’s Point? Can I come here just by myself, or can I come here with another guy friend? I believe this is actually called “Inspiration Point” and it is very inspirational. I stay back for a little while, not really want to disturb them, and I remembered to take a couple shots.

Happy Valentine’s Day!

For other more typical Bryce Canyon POV See this shot Bryce Camel

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sothy81 (8518) 2009-02-13 11:54

This is beautiful. I really like the colors and the site. Also the 3 couples enjoying their time is nice. It is like, 2, 2, and 2. Very nice. Sothy

Jeppo (11794) 2009-02-13 12:09

hi Way,

well, I think that "inspiration point" is one of the most abused names in USA to call such a viewpoint. the problem is that the above name is the only suitable one for places like this.
btw such a magnificient landscape is actually perfect for some romance

ciao
Silvio

Deepforest (8813) 2009-02-13 12:10

Hi Way,
Nice romantic photo. Fantastic colours and great atmosphere. Beautiful view.
Best regards,
Andrzej

fulvio52 (8314) 2009-02-13 12:12

Hi, Way.
This is really, REALLY nice and most original. A totally different look at wonderful Bryce : an upward perspective when standing... on the rim!, three couples at sunset and just a hint of the place in the background. All of which, of course, wrapped in your usual impeccable presentation, with Bryce Camel as a great complementary WS to show us the magnitude below... Terrific job, love it! Have a good weekend, my friend. I'll be seeing you.
Fulvio.

BelCan75 (2416) 2009-02-13 12:37

Hi Way,

Happy Valentine's Day to you as well. I like this shot with the beautiful canyon view in the background. The couples give a great sense of scale to this place. Haha, it makes me wonder if you can go there by yourself...you may look a little out of place? Great work!

Greetings,
Ann

emka (21179) 2009-02-13 13:01

Hi Way, Valentine Day is not from our tradition and actually I do not like it. But perhaps I post also something tomorrow:). Very creative photo of the Bryce Canyon. I was there during the day, fearing the precipies so without romance mood. Interesting scene, elder couple and two young ones. Splendid sunset colours. Happy Valentine’s Day!

Warm regards

Maggie

Floydian (30970) 2009-02-13 13:09

Hi Way,

A complete different view on Bryce and how i like to see that. Only in the far background we see the Hoodoo's standing on fire in this wonderful landscape, but you included some people with a very romantic touch to it. A very refreshing photo, something else than what we usual see from that place....very nice work.

Regards,

Henk

mikele_pl (2304) 2009-02-13 15:03

Hi Way,

really great choice for Valentine's day. Beautiful colors and light, truly an inspiration point!

greetings

michal

yedirenk (7283) 2009-02-13 16:53

Hi Way,
very Romantic atmosphere with young lovers.colours,light and sharpness are very natural.also great orange colours in canyon in the background.wonderful effect.well done.TFS
Have a nice weekend

Cevdet

Wahclellaspirit (3017) 2009-02-13 18:19

Hello Way, I could have thought of better things to do than watch a bunch of lovers in front of my "Way."
Steve

Colombiana (2542) 2009-02-13 18:27

Hi Way,
How delighful and romantic. Perfect for the occasion. Happy Valentines as well !

Maryori :))

baba_flies (7953) 2009-02-13 23:40

Oh dear, this is just WONDERFUL! I love the different couples of all ages and for those who ever stood here know how it is to stand at one of these points at sunset, it overhelms you by the beauty and I guess many people stand together not speaking much but enjoying these views but also being grateful to be close to someone, happy that you can share this moment with a person that speaks the same "language" (literally speaking of course) and understands what you mean without words. Simply wonderful and a brilliant idea to show other sides, a romantic side of this place. Happy day for you too, I hope it will be a special one! Barbara ... sitting in the snow ...

bakes888 (18129) 2009-02-14 0:15

Hello Way. Inspirational shot! ;-) Good to see people actually enjoying these marvels of nature. Well captured with strong composition and good colours. Thanks for sharing.
Have a good weekend, Paul.

delpeoples (5844) 2009-02-14 3:55

HI Way, brilliant POV inclusion of the people to give perspective to the vast canyon. Great colours and capture of a dramatic sky. Have a great weekend, Lisa.

banaei_nikon (775) 2009-02-14 5:46

Hi Way,
Nice romantic photo. Fantastic colours and great atmosphere. Beautiful view.A very refreshing photo, something else than what we usual see from that place....very nice work.
Well done
**MAB**

trekks (14262) 2009-02-14 6:59

hi Way

Very fitting post for this day. Lovely mood of the pairs of people and a good color tone of the sky to capture on the canyon. Great work.

tfs, bill

gracious (20017) 2009-02-14 9:43

Sabaidi,
Thank you for sharing this gorgious sunset with us also with those in pairs on the point!
awesome place that really worth a great visit someday!
waiting for the setting sunlight is just enough for the trip!
Loved it!
take care
Tony

bracasha75 (21977) 2009-02-14 11:20

Helo Way
This is what i call place with view
Even here is not match visable the background i cane imagine the huge space there
Excellent sharp ,very sharp picture
TFS
Cheers,Braca

gneufeld (15167) 2009-02-14 12:07

Hi Way,
You caught some glorious light here - obviously being enjoyed by everyone. A very different yet effective view of Bryce. Well seen and TFs. Gerald

MarcT (21093) 2009-02-15 2:27

Hi Way,
Superb light on the canyon. It's another approach to that place with those tourists.
Well done
Marc

jhm (82233) 2009-02-15 4:05

Hello Way,

Valentine, when we used to where young then was no Valentine, but this is very lovely certainly for the young couples.
Nice panorama view behind the young couples
Sharpness and clarity are superb. TFS

Have a nice sunday,
John.

patdeph (17712) 2009-02-15 6:26

hello Way
it's a nice idea to post these 3 couples of lovers for the Valentine day!The lanscape doesn't seem to be the main subject,but it's here,wonderful ,with the superb light of the end of the day,that brings so splendid colours!Romantic and superb photo!
Regards
Pascale

Kielia (8387) 2009-02-15 7:37

Hello Way,
what a beautiful light on this fascinating
landscape! It is creating these amazing blue colors aof the sky and the clouds. You have chosen an excellent POV from your hidden place to capture these interesting people. And thanks for your nice note! TFS!
Warm regards
Harriet

danos (32228) 2009-02-15 10:19

Hello Way,
what a nice and romantic view of the Inspiration Point,as you write! The sight of the sunset from this POV, must be gorgeous as i see the way that the visitor admire it.Well done.

Regards,Danos

carper (64580) 2009-02-15 10:21

look likes a dream Way,
marvelous to capture those people in the dof of the mountains, very good photo, thanks for sharing. have a nice day
regard Jaap

mark_mk (246) 2009-02-15 12:20

Hi Way,
in fact something different than the normal postcard Bryce images, therefore I like it a lot because it`s always difficult to bring up something new of these places, which have already been photographed a thousand times before. And you manged that remarkably well. Lovely light you have here, colors are striking and these couples add so much to the image, a wonderful scene, very well done!

Take care
Mark

MarianneS (14262) 2009-02-15 13:19

Hello Way,
Beautiful sight, above all with these sweet colours in the sky and the light on the rocks.
The presence of these couples make your composition more interesting, full of life.
Happy Valentine's Day to you too, even if I am late ;-)
Greetings,
Marianne

shevchenko (9862) 2009-02-15 21:02

Hello Way,
Good shoot to include old and young couples here to show their relation ship and friend ship, beautiful surrounding environment, dim environment and soft sunlight in pink increase the romantic feels, thanks for sharing a beautiful view.
Ally

jmdias (19087) 2009-02-19 7:05

way

yes, the romance is in the air ! Nice mood, good light and personages well put in the scenery. nice framing too

hugs

jorge

mphotographies (1976) 2009-02-19 20:50

Hey Way,

Whoooahh...nice work, well placed subjects, the irrisistable background and unique foreground just makes a pleasing pov with stunning results! The light is very 'inspirational' one can sit and watch the scene changes from light to dark that is. You are blessed seeing such places like this Way!

Have A Great Weekend!

Jie

cam (8880) 2009-02-24 19:45

Hi Way
Good choice for VAlentines day, and what a setting.
They had quite a show, seeing the colors on the background, a photographer's dream come true.
Charles

avene (10942) 2009-02-27 17:14

I always thought that scarlet red is the colour of romance, but I have to say that the pale pink and cool blue work nicely as well :) strange to see the people in what I don't believe is a typical hiking clothes, majority of the photos here create a feeling that Bryce is difficult to access and it requires great deal of effort :) cute shot, I guess that's the best way to describe it :)

best,
Kristine

BilboCA (734) 2009-08-06 22:20

Hi, Way,

Well, I continue to be deeply impressed with your camera work. You visit wonderful places. You recognize with profound clarity highly photogenic scenes. You capture them with a powerful level of technical mastery. It's a great combination! And since you have a gallery approaching 200 photos, I can look forward to a photo per day for half a year!!!

In this one, what immediately stands out is the clarity of the people in the foreground (3 couples!) combined with the clarity of the distant bluffs. The lighting conditions are remarkably different for these two parts of your frame, and that would pose a great challenge that you have effectively overcome.

Overall, the composition is interesting and a bit surprising. All the action happens in the lower half of the frame. Here, you have wonderful balance, with the three couples well distributed on the left and the bright distant bluffs on the right side providing the appropriate visual counterweight. All that is well done and yet rather ordinary.

The surprising part is that the upper half of the frame has little going on, and yet it somehow complements the lower half nicely. (Cover up the lower half of the image and view the result. Pretty seriously dull!) Somehow the cloud layer at the top of the frame, stretching across the whole width, pushes the viewer back nicely to focus on the action in the lower half. On the other hand, I think if you had cropped off the upper half of the frame, that would also have produced an excellent result.

Regards,
- Bill