My ongoing Grand Canyon thread

EDIT: To consolidate, I am adding new photos from my trip to this thread. Please scroll down to see other shots as I add them.

From previous posting:

First up, Indian Garden drenched in sunlight. Our first evening down in the canyon was spent at this location, a lush tree patch located along the Bright Angel Trail.
5D, 17-40L at 23mm, f/16 for 1.3s with a Hoya CP filter.

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This is a lovely image, and I like how you have managed the light, A good understated image that is very appealing.

Just curious, you shoot with a 30D, although this was taken with a 5D, and you are getting a 1DMKII, spoilt for choice I'd say

That's pretty dreamy... I like it!

thanks for the compliments guys. as for the camera the entire trip was shot with a Canon 5D, thanks to sjafari. We both bought our cameras at the same time, but he has had way more experience with SLRs and the FF camera was a necessity for him. The 30D is my first SLR and the experience and knowledge I have gained in the last 6 months is making me want the versatility and advanced performance that a 1-series camera can provide. I must say that the 5D was extremely fun to use and I was impressed by the quality, especially the outside edges which I was previously unable to see with my crop camera.

2. They Grow By the Inch.... This sign greets you as you approach the Indian Garden Campgrounds. I really liked the way they phrased this concept and it certainly helped me to remember to do my part and treat the Grand Canynon with respect.
5D, 24-70L at 24mm, f/13 for 1/640s with a Hoya CP filter.

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Both nicely done Justin _ good job.

3. Plateau Point at Sunset
After settling in at Indian Garden campground on our first day in the canyon, our group took a side-hike out to Plateau Point which brings you right up to Colorado River, but a few thousand feet above it. My buddy Eric (who you will see in a later photo) and I hung out at this spot for a while after everyone else left and watched the sun slowly creep down.

NB: this photo has only been converted to JPG and uploaded. no PP was done yet.

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Whoa love that third shot, lovely light.
karen

thanks karen.

4. Eric descending the Bright Angel Trail
5D, 24-70L at 24mm, f/8 for 1/250s.

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Great shots Justin. The crop on your 30D has been killing me this last week!

i know exactly what you mean. this one week with the 5D has made me realize how badly I need to have FF - it's not just a gear-whore necessity anymore. thanks for the compliments buddy.

5. Granite Rapids
5D, 17-40L at 17mm, f/22 for 6/10s w/ Hoya ND filter.

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WOW!
The first one you posted is awesome!

Great Job, glad to see the outcome of the photos.

Dang, Justin you are just full of good work. Thumbs up on everything you've posted.

DG