What do you think of when someone mentions Bryce Canyon National Park? Sweeping views of thousands of sandstone hoodoos glowing in early morning or late afternoon light? Yeah, me too. That’s exactly what I had in mind a couple weeks ago when an overnight trip to the Escalante turned into a four day trip to Bryce. Sure, the vistas from the rim are grand and are certainly worthy of your attention. But take a short walk below the rim into places with whimsical names like Queens Garden or Wall Street, and a whole other side of Bryce begins to reveal itself. Down here, amongst the hoodoos, are myriad intimate scenes that I found far more interesting to photograph than the panoramic views from above. Gnarly juniper trees, stately pines, multi-hued badlands and enormous skies abound, making it all too easy to deplete your camera battery. Better pack an extra. And while you’re at it, throw in an extra memory card, too. Trust me, you’ll need them.











6 Responses to “An Intimate Side of Bryce Canyon National Park”
Ken Rowland says:
Nice photos and narrative. You’re right. Most of would focus on the sweeping panoramas. Really like the second photo.
Greg Russell says:
Really lovely images, Bret, and a unique view of BRCA!
Bret Edge says:
Thanks for the comment and compliment, Greg!
Bret Edge says:
Thanks a lot, Ken. I did make a few photographs of the grand landscapes there but I found them much more challenging than these little intimate portraits.
Jenn Grover says:
Bret – love that second image. I agree, it is much easier to find great compositions for smaller, intimate shots. I found the grand, sweeping harder to compose.