Photography has a long history at Grand Canyon: from the Kolb Brothers pioneering the art of photographing the canyon in the early s , to countless visitors worldwide coming to capture vast landscapes and stunning vistas on smartphone to treasure for years to come. To honor this history, we need your help to help preserve the park for future photographers. When you're in the park, protect the things you come to enjoy, as well as yourself and other photographers by following some simple rules:.
When on the rim, always keep your eye on the path and stop walking before shooting. Please be aware of your surroundings and remain at least six feet away from the edge at all times. Do not approach or pursue animals to take their picture. Wild animals can be aggressive, and may carry infectious diseases. Keep both animals and yourself safe, by remaining a minimum of 25 yards away from large animals. Do not lure animals with food. How to See and Photograph Wildlife. Keep roads clear and stay with your vehicle if you encounter heavy traffic.
During the summer rainy season monsoon , afternoon thunderstorms become frequent. Photographers are more at risk from lightning due to the conductive metal that cameras and tripods are made of. If you see lightening or hear thunder, leave the rim and seek shelter immediately. Likewise, be aware of extreme heat or cold. Taking photos is a great way to make your Grand Canyon trip last.
Whether you share them on social media or compile them into a scrapbook, having great photos of your adventure is the best souvenir. But how do you get great photos? Not all cameras are created equal, but a few simple tricks will help you capture what it really means to be at Grand Canyon. A good rule of thumb is low shutter speeds tend to blur motion, while higher shutter speeds tend give a crisper image.
Low shutter speed may be good to smooth out waterfalls or river rapids, while high shutter speeds capture objects in motion, such as animals or kids who have had too much ice cream. Note that it is recommended you use a tripod for low shutter speed, or else the entire image may come out "shaky", or blurry. Low shutter speeds can also be used to shoot time lapse photos. Aperture affects depth of field subject matter in focus in photography. A higher aperture lower numbered setting allows more light into the lens and creates a shallow depth of field - good for close ups such as wildflowers, small animals, or portraits of people, where the goal is to have the background out of focus.
