As you know, we just got back from our 12-day road trip out to California via The Grand Canyon. We had a great time, and I’m sorting through all the photos and can’t wait to share our adventures.
We love to take Shadow Portraits wherever we go, and this trip was no different! (Click here to check out the other Shadow Portraits we’ve done!) In fact, to kick off this series, I’ve chosen a new blog header! (And, I changed my Twitter Page to match.) We took a TON of Shadow Portraits on the trip, and I can’t wait to share!
Here is the one I’ve decided to use first, and I’ll keep it up for a while before switching to the next one. Daddy and I have Claire between us, and we’re both holding her hands. I’m trying to take the photos as quickly as possible before any other sunset-viewers get in our way. This photo has not been altered in any way.
I LOVE this one! The backdrop was perfect. Our shadows are being created by the setting sun over the Grand Canyon. They are being cast across an open crevasse that plunges downward to what seems to be the center of the earth. It looks as though you could reach out and touch the other side, but the distances are so misleading through the camera’s eye.
As I mentioned, lots of people were gathered at this overlook to take photos of the sunset. This is the view that everyone else was focused on (in the other direction):
The best part about taking these shadow photos, other than being surrounded by a view that unbelievable was Claire saying “Cheese!” before each one. 
Stay tuned for more posts about our adventures!
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~This a great picture shot! Very appropriate for your new header Mommz, shows the unity in the shadow of your family…. Ahh beautiful…Can you feel that? It feels like summer is here to stay~
That’s a neat idea. I may have to steal, er, borrow that from you for our trips! Even though they hate taking pictures, the shadows will probably make the kids love it.
I LOVE that! Such a great image, in so many ways.
I am so petrified of heights that my stomach had butterflies the entire time I read your post!
Please tell me that you were NOWHERE NEAR THE EDGE so I can calm down.
Last month we went on a 3 day hike into the canyon. I love your shadow idea! Here’s one of my favorite pix http://theburbblog.com/Home/tabid/55/EntryID/268/Default.aspx
Thanks, Cazza!
Bill, it really is a fun spin to put on family vacation photos!
Thanks, Lori!
Oh, Lora & Julia Chicken…you and I were able to banter back and forth last night on Twitter about this. I’m afraid I made your phobias worse. Sorry ’bout that!
Kat, that photo is awesome!