Description

The Narrows in Zion National Park is a very unique photographic experience. It’s a hike through a gorgeous slot canyon created by the Virgin river. Some of the vertical canyon walls are 1000′ feet high. That alone is pretty awesome except this hike is almost entirely in the river itself. In most places in this canyon the river is wall to wall. It requires adequate water gear, sure footing and dry bags to protect expensive camera equipment. When the light conditions are just right however, the effort is rewarded with beautiful reflected light that makes the canyon walls just glow.

Karen & I have hiked the Narrows many times and this corner always caught my attention. I love the sweeping canyon wall on the left side of the image and it catches the reflected light from the opposite canyon wall. On this hike, the cottonwoods were in full Fall color and provided a perfect focal point for the composition. The river and its stones were nice foreground elements to lead the eye into the scene. I waded into waist deep water to set up the tripod to be in the right place for the water cascading over the rocks. And then I waited. For. The Light.

This fine art print is created on 100% cotton rag, acid and lignin-free, archival paper along with top quality Lucia Pro pigment inks. This heavy stock paper is a joy to print on and hold in your hands. It is personally printed by me and hand signed and dated. Currently available in three paper sizes. Actual image size is slightly less due to the white print borders.

The print is packaged in a beautiful presentation box which is then enclosed in a sturdy shipping box for protection. Due to its size, the 17″x25″ version is shipped in a sturdy tube rather than a presentation box. Included is a certificate of authenticity and use and care recommendations. Ready for framing or mounting by your favorite frame shop.