Zion's Canyon Waltz
I spend a lot of time waiting for the light in places like Zion. Most of the day, the canyon floor is in deep shadow, but for a few minutes, the sun finds a way through. I was watching the shadows creep across the valley when this single beam broke through and hit these two trees. The leaves, just starting to turn for autumn, caught the light and seemed to ignite against the dark backdrop of the canyon wall. The larger tree, with its twisting branches, looked like it was reaching, almost dancing in that brief spotlight. It was completely quiet except for the sound of my shutter. Just a simple, fleeting moment where the landscape put on a show.
Jennifer and I spend a lot of time wandering around Zion Canyon. We'll pick a spot and walk the trails for miles. We go at different times of day to see how the light changes. On this day, we witnessed several magic moments when the last light of the day caught the leaves on these trees perfectly. It only lasted for seconds, and then it was gone.