Bryce Unseen (Infrared). The Two Bridges segment of the Navajo Loop trail in Bryce Canyon National Park starts with long views near the rim but quickly descends into a narrow passage between towering sandstone walls. This shaded area retains enough moisture to nurture scattered ponderosa pines, reaching for the light of the open sky above. My infrared camera teamed up with its fisheye lens pal to capture a view my own eyes couldn’t see.

Image ©2024 James D....
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Bryce Unseen (Infrared). The Two Bridges segment of the Navajo Loop trail in Bryce Canyon National Park starts with long views near the rim but quickly descends into a narrow passage between towering sandstone walls. This shaded area retains enough moisture to nurture scattered ponderosa pines, reaching for the light of the open sky above. My infrared camera teamed up with its fisheye lens pal to capture a view my own eyes couldn’t see.

Image ©2024 James D. Peterson

Tech info: Nikon D3200 camera (modified for infrared with 590nm filter), Nikon 8-15mm fisheye lens at 10mm, 1/800 sec. at f/11, ISO 200
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