Here is another entry for the Daily Post’s weekly photo challenge: Landscape
Whenever possible over the years I have always tried to mix a little personal exploration time into the business trips I take for my work. One such example is a major trade show that’s held in our industry ever two years in Las Vegas.
Since Vegas is relatively close to one of the major natural wonders on our planet, I’ve had the good fortune to make several visits to the Grand Canyon – a dream come true for any landscape photography buff.
Here are a few of my favorite shots from different visits:
As always, thank you for looking 🙂
Norm 3.0 
What an amazing place and you captured it very well!
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Thanks Josée. I’ve been lucky enough to go there a few times and yet each visit I discover something new.
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My grandpa and grandma moved to Phoenix when I was 15, so we had a flight to Texas, then to Phoenix. Then a great road trip to the eastern side of the Grand Canyon in winter. It looked like purple, blue and gray reflecting the lack of sun in the sky. I liked very much your sunset and different angles of the Grand Canyon Norm! 🙂
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Thanks Robin. I’m told the north rim in winter is pretty spectacular too 🙂
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These photos are beautiful, Norm! I hope to visit the GC one of these days…I’m close but not that close. Soon…
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I hope you make it there too Terri. I consider myself very fortunate. Each visit was amazing.
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If I had to pick one place only to visit in the States, it would be the Grand Canyon. Maybe one day I’ll get there but your beautiful photos are enough for now, thanks Norm.
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Jean…you might choose Yosemite as a close second 🙂
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I’ll have to take a ‘trip’ there on Google Earth again. Much cheaper and, for me, less frightening than air travel.
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Oh yes Jean!! Yosemite is breathtaking. If you ever make it out that way, I’d suggest a road trip that includes both; I mean if you come all that way… 😉
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Very impressive landscape , nicely captured in your photos . Makes me want to go back again .
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Thanks Dan. Each visit was magical 🙂
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Stunning photos Norm. I hope to get to see the canyon one day.
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Thanks – I hope you do too 🙂
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One of the truly magical places on earth! Gorgeous photos Norm!
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Thank you 🙂
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A magnificent place, your photos bring back memories for me.
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Good memories no doubt 🙂
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Very good, I walked down the Angel trail to the point above the Colorado River. I was much younger then!!!
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Wonderful Norm. I would love to go there someday.
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I hope you get the chance Sherry, it’s a magnificent and humbling experience 🙂
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Wow – beautiful
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Thanks 🙂
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Norm, these are remarkable. We’ve been to the Canyon twice, in 1997 with our five kids, and in 2008 or so, just my husband and me. It’s so true that every few feet gives you a completely different perspective.
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It really is breathtaking and different from every direction 🙂
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Very nice – I notice that you didn’t get too close to the edge!
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No Jan I’ll leave that for the younger, braver, and fitter ones 🙂
If my condition would allow it, I wouldn’t mind hopping on one of those narrow trails and hiking at least part way down, but alas I’ll admire at a safe distance from up top.
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Gorgeous!
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Thank you. It is stunning to see in person. I consider myself very fortunate to have been there several times.
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Beautiful shots of an incredible place, Norm. I haven’t been there for many years but hope go go again soon.
janet
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I hope you do too. Being able to appreciate natural wonders like this in person is fresh air for the soul 🙂
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All great photos. They make me want to pack up and drive on over! Thanks for sharing these this week.
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And I’d hop in a go with you if I could. Thanks for the kind words 🙂
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Thanks for sharing these Norm. I haven’t made it out there yet.
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You won’t regret it when you do.
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Gorgeous Norm. I had the opportunity to visit Arizona & the Grand Canyon last year. The day we drove up, there was about a foot of fresh snow which was very unexpected on our part. As we drove along the canyon & up to Horseshoe Bend, the landscape continually changed in colour. It is magnificent, that’s for sure!
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Ahh Lynn I could see myself there again just reading your description. Wonderful memories for sure – thanks for sharing 🙂
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