Sunrise Raven

Sunrise Raven
Originally uploaded by sbisson.

Raven taking off from a branch on a cold, clear winter morning on the Grand Canyon's South Rim.

There are many ravens on the rim, tumbling in the air currents and strutting around the paths and rocks. Huge black creatures that seem simultaneously threatening and benevolent, Quite odd...

Grand Canyon, Arizona
January 2007

Sunrise Canyon

Sunrise Canyon
Originally uploaded by sbisson.

Grand Canyon sunrise, from Hopi Point on the South Rim - as the sun comes up, the colours in the rock change and glow, while shadows accentuate the curves and ridges of the canyon.

A cold, clear morning, with the temperature hovering around -13°C...

Grand Canyon, Arizona
January 2007

Hummingbird perched on Pohutukawa

Hummingbird perched on Pohutukawa
Originally uploaded by sbisson.

Hummingbird in a Pohutukawa tree, outside our hotel in Cambria.

Cambria, California
January 2007