SEPTEMBER 2003 – A single golden aspen tree (Populus tremuloides) has settled on the steep red rocks of Bryce Canyon National Park in Utah. © Mark Zanzig/zanzig.com
The story behind the image
Bryce Canyon National Park in Utah is home to some spectacular nature and a feast for photographers and hikers alike.
My photo shows a single golden aspen tree (Populus tremuloides) that had settled on the steep red rocks of the canyon. It is hard to believe that a tree can grow to this size in this hostile location. I take this as a sign of hope: Life can grow almost everywhere, as long as some basic conditions are met. I like this thought.
But the image is also exceptional due as the yellow stands out in the sea of red color shades. The scars of the eroding rocks add detail.
Lovely.
Design ideas
The high resolution image
| Capture Date | 19-SEP-2003 |
| Location | Bryce Canyon National Park, Utah |
| Camera | Canon AE-1 Program |
| Image Source | Fuji Slide Film |
| Digital Image Source | EPSON Perfection 4870 Photo |
| Digital Image File Format | TIFF, 48 bits/pixel, sRGB |
| Edited Image Format | JPEG, 24 bits/pixel, sRGB |
| Edited Image Dimensions | 6541 x 4272 Pixels |
| Copyright | © by Mark Zanzig/zanzig.com |
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