A Perfect Day for the Grand Canyon Tour!

Following is a user's images taken with a EX1 and NX100 camera.
The Grand Canyon…I had heard about this place more than a thousand times!
Two weeks ago, I FINALLY saw the Grand Canyon!
It was a bright and perfect day for my tour. I left the hotel and headed to the Grand Canyon Airport around 10 A.M.

Samsung EX1(TL500) │ 1/1000s │ f/4.4 │ ISO 80 │ 5.2mm

We took this cute tour bus. It was easy for the general public to see where we were headed.

Samsung NX100 │ 1/60s │ f/9.0 │ ISO 100 │ 18.0mm

Samsung NX100 │ 1/25s │ f/3.5 │ ISO 400 │ 19.0mm

People were waiting for the helicopters and the airplanes. Our airplane was a bit late, so we had to wait about an hour.

Samsung NX100 │ 1/160s │ f/11.0 │ ISO 100 │ 29.0mm

Samsung EX1(TL500) │ 1/350s │ f/4.4 │ ISO 80 │ 5.2mm

Samsung NX100 │ 1/60s │ f/5.0 │ ISO 125 │ 40.0mm

I was already tired even before the tour started when I finally boarded this airplane; however, I gave no complaints once I saw the view through the airplane window. I was flying over the Colorado River and the Hoover Dam!

Samsung NX100 │ 1/60s │ f/9.0 │ ISO 100 │ 18.0mm

Samsung EX1(TL500) │ 1/350s │ f/3.9 │ ISO 80 │ 5.2mm

Samsung EX1(TL500) │ 1/500s │ f/4.4 │ ISO 80 │ 5.2mm

Samsung EX1(TL500) │ 1/500s │ f/4.6 │ ISO 80 │ 6.5mm

After the one hour flight, the airplane landed at the Grand Canyon National Park Airport. The airport was much colder than I thought; it felt close to freezing! I regretted not carrying my thick jacket.

Samsung EX1(TL500) │ 1/750s │ f/4.9 │ ISO 80 │ 15.6mm

We started the bus tour in the park. The real Grand Canyon tour has started.

Samsung NX100 │ 1/160s │ f/10.0 │ ISO 100 │ 18.0mm

It was my lunch! :)

Samsung EX1(TL500) │ 1/1000s │ f/4.4 │ ISO 80 │ 5.2mm

Samsung EX1(TL500) │ 1/750s │ f/4.4 │ ISO 80 │ 5.2mm

Samsung EX1(TL500) │ 1/350s │ f/4.4 │ ISO 80 │ 5.2mm

Samsung EX1(TL500) │ 1/1000s │ f/4.4 │ ISO 80 │ 5.2mm

These shots are from Mather Point which is the most popular vantage point of the Grand Canyon. The sky was so blue and the Grand Canyon made my jaw drop in awe! I felt like I was standing at the edge of the earth! My first impression of the Grand Canyon was perfect for me. :)

Samsung EX1(TL500) │ 1/1500s │ f/6.7 │ ISO 80 │ 5.2mm

Samsung NX100 │ 1/40s │ f/4.5 │ ISO 100 │ 18.0mm

Samsung NX100 │ 1/50s │ f/6.3 │ ISO 100 │ 18.0mm

Samsung NX100 │ 1/60s │ f/5.0 │ ISO 200 │ 42.0mm

Samsung NX100 │ 1/40s │ f/3.5 │ ISO 100 │ 18.0mm

Samsung NX100 │ 1/60s │ f/5.6 │ ISO 400 │ 55.0mm

Samsung NX100 │ 1/40s │ f/3.5 │ ISO 250 │ 19.0mm

Samsung NX100 │ 1/40s │ f/5.0 │ ISO 100 │ 18.0mm

Bright Angel Lodge, a series of stone and wood buildings along the South Rim of the Grand Canyon, was the second point we visited. Fortunately, we arrived just before sunset.

Samsung NX100 │ 1/8s │ f/3.5 │ ISO 800 │ 18.0mm

Samsung NX100 │ 1/8s │ f/3.5 │ ISO 800 │ 18.0mm

On the way back to the Grand Canyon Airport, I was sleeping on the plane but I could imagine how beautiful the night view must have been.

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