The Grand Canyon and Colorado River from the Desert View overlook. June 14, 2011.
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Betsy and I got our first look at the Grand Canyon at the Desert View overlook on the eastern end of the park. That overlook also provided a good view of the Colorado River. I always thought that ‘colorado’ meant ‘color red’, but the river looked more green than red. I’m not complaining, though, the sight was spectacular.
Tags: Grand Canyon, River, Watery Wednesday
Senior Moments 
July 13, 2011 at 5:35 am |
That first view when you stepped out of the car must have been spectacular and very moving. The sky is especially pretty that day also. Thank you for sharing part of your trip – so happy that you had this opportunity to travel.
July 13, 2011 at 6:50 am |
That sight is breathtaking.
July 13, 2011 at 7:51 am |
That is very beautiful. I want to go back and see it again but the next time I want to be up early to get some good pictures of sunrises. I know you and Betsy got some good sunsets and I am waiting patiently to see some of those. 🙂
July 13, 2011 at 8:40 am |
God most certainly did a wonderful job on this place. awesome!
July 13, 2011 at 8:42 am |
It is an awesome site to see isn’t it?
Glad you had such a great trip and met some blogging friends too.
July 13, 2011 at 8:58 am |
Yes, I see the river snaking around down there! And I love the combination of that pretty sky and the mountains.
July 13, 2011 at 9:00 am |
Ok, George, this is definitely one of my fave shots… I love everything about it & get a load of that sky!!! Reminds me of that new photographer, Peter Lik, on The Weather Channel. One of his episodes was taken at The Grand Canyon
July 13, 2011 at 9:40 am |
That is one of my favorite places and it is breathtaking! Terrific capture as always, George! And what fantastic skies you had that day! Glorious! Hope your week is going well! Enjoy!
Sylvia
July 13, 2011 at 10:38 am |
One of my most favorite memories is my first glimpse of the Grand Canyon. We arrived at Mather Point about an hour before sunset. Took my breath away!
July 13, 2011 at 10:56 am |
Great view from this height.
I would love to see this some day.
July 13, 2011 at 11:36 am |
A beautiful place on earth. My daughter and granddaughter are there now on vacation. : )
July 13, 2011 at 3:54 pm |
This shot is just postcard perfect George!!! Lovely!
July 13, 2011 at 7:08 pm |
Such a gorgeous view!
Watery Wednesday post at my page, please drop by if you can. Thanks!
July 13, 2011 at 9:31 pm |
That is a gorgeous view!
July 14, 2011 at 4:32 am |
George: Certainly on my bucket list.
July 14, 2011 at 10:32 pm |
Wow! What a gorgeous vista you’ve captured here!
July 15, 2011 at 2:23 am |
I wish I would be there, because Your photo invites for a visit.
July 17, 2011 at 1:45 pm |
This is now on our ‘list’.