Original post from Dec 2012

I made this image at Bryce Canyon National Park. Bryce is know for tall rock formations called Hoodoos. When the first light hits them they glow a bright orange. I have never seen anything like it before. I will post a few of my photographs of Hoodoos next. (My Gallery from Bryce Canyon)

I spent the morning photographing the Hoodoos but this little tree caught my eye as I panned along the ledge where I was shooting. This was the only “non-rock” image I made that morning.

One of the keys to photography is to shoot when the light is at its best. That might mean getting up early in the morning for sunrise or waiting for sunset to photograph certain subjects. It also means that you should put your subject where the light is most flattering (like portraiture). Photography is all about light and how it interacts with the physical world. How you capture this interaction will make or break the shot. This is true for any type of photography from macro, landscape to portraiture (especially portraiture!).

I made this image because of the lighting. The light wraps this small tree from behind and turns an average subject (in my opinion) into one that is more dynamic and interesting. The way the light interacted with this little tree is what caught my eye. Look for the light!