Starlit Silence Over the Grand Canyon
A clear autumn night blankets the Grand Canyon beneath a sky filled with countless stars, revealing the quiet beauty of one of America's greatest natural wonders after sunset. Captured with a long exposure from the South Rim, the image showcases the canyon's immense scale fading into darkness while the heavens take center stage. The soft glow along the horizon and the rich star field create a peaceful reminder that some of nature's most breathtaking moments happen long after the crowds have gone home. #GrandCanyon #GrandCanyonNationalPark #Arizona #NationalPark #Astrophotography #NightPhotography #NightSky #Stars #LongExposure #LandscapePhotography #NaturePhotography #DarkSkies #SouthRim #TravelPhotography #ExploreArizona #Southwest #NikonD610 #EngelPhotography
Photographer
James Engel
Date & Time
Saturday, November 8th, 2014 at 7:31 PM America/Phoenix
Focal Length
24mm
Shutter Speed
20 sec
Aperture
ƒ/3.5
ISO
100
Location
North America, The United States of America, Arizona, Grand Canyon Village, Amphitheater, Grand Canyon National Park
Keywords
Astrophotography, Landscapes & Nature, Long Exposure Photography, Mountain Landscape, National Park, Night Photography, Photography Effects, Photography Genres, Photography Techniques, Scenic Vista, Sky, Stars
Camera
Nikon D610
Approximate Map Location
Latitude: 36.0601776
Longitude: -112.1067010
Altitude: 2,173.0 meters / 7,129.3 feet
Longitude: -112.1067010
Altitude: 2,173.0 meters / 7,129.3 feet