Weathered Sentinel of the Grand Canyon

A weathered tree clings to the rocky rim of the Grand Canyon, its twisted trunk and wind-sculpted branches standing against an immense landscape of layered cliffs, mesas, and deep-cut valleys. Photographed from the South Rim near Grand Canyon Village, the rugged tree creates a striking foreground against millions of years of exposed geology stretching toward the horizon. #EngelPhotography #GrandCanyon #GrandCanyonNationalPark #GrandCanyonVillage #Arizona #NationalPark #SouthRim #LandscapePhotography #NaturePhotography #DesertLandscape #Canyon #WeatheredTree #AmericanSouthwest

Photographer James Engel

Date & Time Saturday, November 8th, 2014 at 4:13 PM America/Phoenix

Focal Length 24mm

Shutter Speed 1/125 sec

Aperture ƒ/13

ISO 100

Location North America, The United States of America, Arizona, Grand Canyon Village, Grand Canyon National Park, National Park

Keywords Desert Landscape, Landscapes & Nature, Mountain Landscape, Plant, Rock, Scenic Vista

Camera Nikon D610

Lens NIKON 24-85mm F3.5-4.5G ED VR AF-S Nikkor Lens

Approximate Map Location

Latitude: 36.065701
Longitude: -112.116768
Altitude: 2,164.0 meters / 7,099.7 feet