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CapnSteve

(330 posts)
Mon Jul 7, 2025, 06:36 PM Monday

Grand Canyon and Star Party 2025 - Now with embeded images! Yay! Thanks CaliPeggy and George!

First time posting photos, so be gentle!

An epic eight days on the South Rim - here are my favorite six pictures out of the 500+ I captured:

1) Mather Point view at "golden hour." 14mm Rokinon lens, my new favorite:


2) Scorpius and the Great Rift at Star Party 2025. 14mm Rokinon:


3) El Tovar View. 14mm Rokinon:


4) Yavapai Point. You can see the North Rim lodge in this one (upper right). 14mm Rokinon:


5) Trailview Overlook. 70-300mm Nikon Nikkor AF:


6) Female Bighorn Sheep with Baby. 70-300mm Nikon Nikkor AF:


7) BONUS! Moon 16% Waxing Crescent (marking the end of Star Party 2025!). 70-300mm Nikon Nikkor AF


Thank you!

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Grand Canyon and Star Party 2025 - Now with embeded images! Yay! Thanks CaliPeggy and George! (Original Post) CapnSteve Monday OP
These are fantastic. Thanks for sharing. LoisB Monday #1
Thank you LoisB! CapnSteve Monday #6
Great job CapnSteve! Real nice bonus! George McGovern Monday #2
Thank you George! CapnSteve Monday #7
Beautiful! SheltieLover Monday #3
Thank you for commenting! CapnSteve Monday #8
Beautiful shots! tazcat Monday #4
Thank you tazcat! I used a Nikon D80... CapnSteve Monday #9
These are amazing! NCgayguy Monday #5
Thank you...it was impromptu... CapnSteve Monday #11
NOW you've got it, my dear CapnSteve! Congrats on your beautiful work. CaliforniaPeggy Monday #10
Thank you for your help and... CapnSteve Monday #12
#1 is perfection. 3Hotdogs Monday #13
I agree - can't beat the light at sunset! CapnSteve Monday #14

CapnSteve

(330 posts)
9. Thank you tazcat! I used a Nikon D80...
Mon Jul 7, 2025, 08:35 PM
Monday

…got it used a few years ago and bought the 14mm specifically for this trip. Love that camera!

NCgayguy

(227 posts)
5. These are amazing!
Mon Jul 7, 2025, 08:02 PM
Monday

That moon photo is simple stunning! The reflective glow just beautiful! Well done!

Reis

CapnSteve

(330 posts)
11. Thank you...it was impromptu...
Mon Jul 7, 2025, 08:37 PM
Monday

…we were having a beer on the last night of our trip and looked up. Want to try again with the tripod to make it even sharper…

CaliforniaPeggy

(154,462 posts)
10. NOW you've got it, my dear CapnSteve! Congrats on your beautiful work.
Mon Jul 7, 2025, 08:37 PM
Monday

I am so pleased that George could help you.

Welcome aboard!

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