I set out on a morning hike in a storm with camera backpack in tow to try and capture the essence of the red rocks in Sedona Arizona. The storms clouds were strengthening but the colors were becoming more and more vibrant. I set up for this shot and after several minutes was greeted by a double rainbow to photograph as well. Truly worth the early morning hike as the sunrise on the canyon walls was breathtaking.

Canon 5DII | ISO 100 | 17mm f22.0 | 1/4 sec | Benro Tripod Polarizing filter
Boynton Canyon Storms, by Steve Hirsch

Award Winner: Photo of the Day | March 09
Award Score: 71 (Value 13, Clarity 13.5, Composition 17, Style 14, Skill 13.5)
Photo of the Day Award Category: Nature Photography
Photograph Location: Arizona | The United States

Photographer: Steve Hirsch (Columbus,Ohio, USA) Registered
Steve Hirsch grew up with a love of photography, had a darkroom in his basement and photographed throughout high school. He took some time off to get married, raise 3 girls and become an otolaryngologist. Now that the kids have grown he has renewed his interest in his favorite hobby. His other favorite pastime is travel. The two passions go hand-in-hand, travel landscape and wildlife photography. In order to grow as a photographer he has attended workshops in Africa and various locations. He continues to travel all over the world and the United states to capture animals in their natural habitat and photograph beautiful landscapes in all different seasons of the year and various lighting. His artwork adorns the walls of his home, his friends, family and clients homes as well as medical offices. He feels photography is his way to express oneself artistically and connect with people on a very basic level. He enjoys the process of planning and traveling to each unique location, patiently taking the best shot and exploring the best way to display his works of art. He currently lives in Columbus Ohio USA.

Website: stevehirschphotography.com
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