Calm Before the Storm at Bryce (Utah)

I took this photo early in the morning while driving along Scenic Byway 12 to ultimate travel photography destination –  Bryce Canyon National Park. The approach to the park was beautiful and photogenic but after stopping 10-15 times to take photos I realized that if I keep doing it I will not have enough time to spend at Bryce.

The air was fresh but it was not cold. I was wearing a sweatshirt and no jacket. Nothing was indicating that in few hours this very same spot will be covered with 2 inches of snow and the temperature will drop below freezing.

I wish I could take the picture of the same arch covered with snow and post it together with the morning photo but with zero visibility I hardly could see anything and taking photos was out of questions.

Calm Before the Storm at Bryce (Utah)
Utah. Bryce Canyon National Park
Loc: 37.74035, -112.29691

Deconstructing Featured Photo

Camera: Canon 60
Lens:  Sigma 17-70mm
Focal Length: 17mm
ISO: 100
Aperture: F8
Bracketing: 5 shots (-2; -1; 0, +1; +2)
Tripod: FEISOL Tournament CT-3442
Ballhead: FEISOL CB-40

by Viktor Elizarov
I am a travel photographer and educator from Montreal, Canada, and a founder of PhotoTraces. I travel around the world and share my experiences here. Feel free to check my Travel Portfolio and download Free Lightroom Presets.

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