Moran Point Is Showing Off
by Janet Marie
Title
Moran Point Is Showing Off
Artist
Janet Marie
Medium
Photograph - Photography
Description
**For more Grand Canyon, visit my "Grand Canyon Dreams" Collection**
Arizona's Grand Canyon National Park (USA), is one of the 7 Natural Wonders of the World and its vastness humbles the artist and photographer. It is such a joy to attempt to capture its beauty, with all the ever changing colors, shadows, and light.
After visiting the Desert View Watchtower, we made our way west along the scenic Desert View Drive, we will see many wonderful view points, with Shoshone Point as our destination.
Moran Point is an overwhelming favorite of painters and photographers. With photographic opportunities like this, tells you why. It is named after a famed painter, either Thomas or Peter Moran, both were acclaimed landscape artists. This breathtaking view looks out towards "The Painted Desert," and to the right, the cliffs where we captured that famous Desert View Watchtower.
After zooming in for a close-up, I backed out to show the diversity in the color and rock formations of Grand Canyon, along with its rugged vegetation. Geology is a prominent feature at any Grand Canyon viewpoint, but at Moran Point, three main rock groups are clearly visible (Layered Paleozoic Rocks, Grand Canyon Supergroup, and Vishnu Basement Rocks). Something I didn't know when I photographed this spot.
Based on that, it truly can be said, that "Moran Point Is Showing Off."
πItβs with heARTfelt Appreciation and Thanks to the Administrators for these HOMEPAGE FEATURES in their Art Groupπ
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February 21st, 2019
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Comments (15)
Andrew Wilson
Nicely captured!
Janet Marie replied:
Andrew! Thank you for taking the time to visit my gallery and share such a delightful comment. I really appreciate it!
Jurgen Lorenzen
This is a beautiful viewpoint well captured, Janet!
Janet Marie replied:
Thank you Jurgen. It is not only a beautiful viewpoint, but a unique area. Geology is a prominent feature at any Grand Canyon viewpoint, but at Moran Point, three main rock groups are clearly visible (Layered Paleozoic Rocks, Grand Canyon Supergroup, and Vishnu Basement Rocks).
Ruth Housley
Great capture Janet of Grand Canyon!
Janet Marie replied:
It's great to be able to discover such a spot, that showcases three main rock groups (Layered Paleozoic Rocks, Grand Canyon Supergroup, and Vishnu Basement Rocks) in one scene. Thank you for your lovely comment about this. Janet π
Kate Brown
Awesome view of the canyon's diversity, beautiful work! LF
Janet Marie replied:
Kate! Thank you so very much for your wonderful comment. I am delighted that you like this and feel itβs awesome and beautiful. I truly appreciate knowing that. It is a stop to be able to view the 3 main rock groups at the Grand Canyon. A privilege to have captured that fact. I have visited this great place so many times, you get know what to photograph. My husband is a great help too, as he has done 21 paintings of its grandeur. I also appreciate you choosing this as one of your favorites! Janet π
Janet Marie
Bob! Thank you for the HOMEPAGE FEATURE in your wonderful Art Group, "NEW FAA UPLOADS 1 PER DAY!" I am honored to have my artwork recognized in this special way. I truly appreciate it! Janet π
Janet Marie
Bob! Thank you for the HOMEPAGE FEATURE in your wonderful Art Group, "YOUR VERY BEST PHOTOGRAPHY!" I am honored to have my artwork recognized in this special way. I truly appreciate it! Janet π
Chance Kafka
Gorgeous view point and an awesome description to boot!
Janet Marie replied:
Chance! You always say the nicest things about my artwork. I truly appreciate that you take the time to consider my descriptions and feel itβs awesome. Thank you for that. Janet π
Janet Marie
Johanna! Thank you for the HOMEPAGE FEATURE in your lovely Art Group, "PHOTOGRAPHY AND NATURE 101!" I am honored to have my artwork recognized in this special way. I truly appreciate it! Janetπ
Jerry Bokowski
Moran Point sure has a unique pie shaped rock formation, Janet. Actually, This ROCKS !!!....fav / like
Janet Marie replied:
Thank you so much Jerry for visiting and sharing your awesome comment about this. I agree with you, as I am fascinated by rock formations, as they rock my world. So I am glad to know you feel this rocks. I also appreciate you choosing this as one of your favorites. ππππ
Lucinda Walter
Congratulations! Your beautiful work is featured in the Beauty of Arizona group l/f
Janet Marie replied:
Thank you dear Lucinda, for stopping by to Congratulate me for the HOMEPAGE FEATURE in your Art Group, βBEAUTY OF ARIZONA!β I am honored to have my artwork recognized in this special way. I am glad you like it and feel itβs beautiful. I also appreciate you choosing this as one of your favorites. Janet π
John M Bailey
Congratulations on your feature in the Fine Art America Group "Images That Excite You!"
Janet Marie replied:
Thank you John, for stopping by to Congratulate me for the HOMEPAGE FEATURE in your Art Group, βIMAGES THAT EXCITE YOU!β I am honored to have my artwork recognized in this special way. I also appreciate you choosing this as one of your favorites. Janet π
Cindy Treger
OMG, Janet, what an amazing scene - great shot. f/l
Janet Marie replied:
Thank you dear Cindy. Ever so supportive of my artwork. I am delighted that you like this, as the Grand Canyon is nothing short of amazing for sure. This point showcases the three main rock groups of this Canyon of GRANDeur. I appreciate you choosing this as one of your favorites too. Janet π
Liesl Walsh
What a lovely capture! l/f
Janet Marie replied:
Thank you Liesl, for visiting my gallery and sharing your wonderful thoughts about my artwork. I am glad you like this and feel itβs lovely. I truly appreciate that and for choosing this as one of your favorites too. Janet π
Hany J
Hi Janet; I can never get tired of looking at your images from the Grand Canyon; such beauty and such mystery in every corner of the canyon and in every direction you look. And this image is no different. Beautiful point for photographing the geographic diversity of the canyon. I like it.
Janet Marie replied:
Wow, Hany! What a wonderful surprise to have you visit my gallery and share your beautiful words expressed about my artwork. Thank you for that. It's marvelous when one's artwork is recognized and feelings are just what you wanted to evoke in those who view this. Our October trip to Zion National Park and Grand Canyon meant 1500 images, and sometimes you forget just what grandeur and splendor was captured. I thought it was pretty amazing to have captured the 3 main rock formations, showcased at Moran Point. I am quite pleased with this, and so glad that you share those same feelings. I appreciate you liking and your lovely comment. Made my evening! Janetπ
Stephen Jenkins
Such a stunning scene Janet L/F
Janet Marie replied:
Stephen! You are just so sweet to be the first visitor to this Grand Canyon view. It delights me that someone has appreciation for this tapestry of beauty. When I shot this, I loved the diversity in the rock formations. Later finding out this viewpoint showcases the 3 main rock groups at Grand Canyon. I guess at times, I can show that I do have an eye for what to photograph. I know this place intimately, so that helps in pulling off as you put it those "stunning scenes." Thank you for stopping by and recognizing that! I really appreciate that, and for choosing this as one of your favorites too.