First Ray

© Ken Smith

First Ray

Uploaded: June 04, 2011 06:08:26

Description

Sunrise at Schwabacher’s Landing, Grand Teton National Park, Wyoming. The sun had just hit the top of the mountain.

To find Schwabacher's Landing, travel north on Highway 26 (US-89) out of Jackson for 16 miles, past the airport and turn-offs for Mormon's Row (the classic barns). If you travel to the Snake River overlook, you've gone too far. The exit is on the LHS of the road and there's a sign for Schwabacher's Landing. Travel to the end of dirt/gravel road.

There's plenty of parking and public facilities. One classic view is right at parking lot. Keep walking on the trail for 1/4 mile and you'll get to another classic view...the one in this photo. There's also a 3rd "classic view." It's actually before the final parking lot, so if you leave the parking lot headed back to the highway, it's about 1/3rd mile from the parking lot, on the RHS. Just get out of your car and follow the trail.

Exif: F Number: 9, Exposure Bias Value: 0.00, ExposureTime: 1/13 seconds, Flash: did not fire, compulsory flash mode, ISO: 200, White balance: Auto white balance, FocalLength: 24.00 mm, Model: Canon EOS 5D Mark II

Comments

Carolyn M. Fletcher level-classic June 04, 2011

This is just fantastic, Ken. A fave for me! #1382532

Mary Timman June 04, 2011

Beautiful image Ken. Such lovely colors , reflections and clarity! #9443556

Judy V. Kennamer level-classic June 04, 2011

Totally gorgeous Ken!!! Just like being there! #9443603

Linda D. Lester level-classic June 04, 2011

I'm on my way....love it! #9443660

Tammy M. Anderson level-deluxe June 04, 2011

Wonderful in every way, Ken. A fav for me too. #9443718

Erika G. Gossett June 04, 2011

What a beautiful image! It takes my breath away! #9443725

Mike R. Howe June 04, 2011

Beautiful image,Ken...Nice work!!! Planning a trip out there in July...thanks for the info. #9444000

Nancy L. Green level-classic June 04, 2011

Hi Ken, this is one GORGEOUS capture my friend, the colors are GORGEOUS, the comp wonderful, and those reflections ABSOLUTELY SUPERB!!!! We really enjoyed meeting you today and hope you have a wonderful rest of your WE!!! <>< #9444337

Michelle Alton June 05, 2011

It has to be a favorite for EVERYONE, Ken. What a thrill to view! #9444618

Mary L. Graham June 05, 2011

Gorgeous Ken, Love the colors!! =)
#9445004

Gail Vitikacs level-classic June 05, 2011

Postcard perfection...you should try to sell this one!!!! Yahoo! #9445632

Shelly A. Van Camp level-classic June 06, 2011

WOW!!! Love it! #9446626

Kitty R. Rodehorst-Hanna June 06, 2011

**SIGH** #9446914

Lisa J. Boulden level-classic June 12, 2011

Outstanding scene, Ken!!!
~♥~ #9457294

Phyllis A. Houghton June 16, 2011

Congratulations on your Editors First Pick. You captured a very beautiful scene. Thank you for the directions in case I go there again. #9464735

Chris Budny level-deluxe July 08, 2011

What a beauty, Ken! Reflection, sky color, mountain peaks... everything you could want! #9515667

Tammy Espino July 28, 2011

Congratulations on your awesome finalist,Ken! Good luck next round :) #9560798

Linda D. Lester level-classic July 28, 2011

Congratulations on this beauty!!! #9560799

Ellen Hodges July 28, 2011

Huge congrats on your awesome finalists, Ken! Very best luck!!! #9561676

Merna L. Nobile July 28, 2011

Imagine it. Feel it. Receive it. Congratulations, your entry was very special and thanks for sharing it with all of us. Merna Nobile #9562074

Lisa J. Boulden level-classic July 29, 2011

Congratulations, Ken, on this glorious finalist!
~♥~Lisa #9563132

Stefania Barbier level-classic July 29, 2011

huge congrats Ken, it's a beauty! #9563281

Danny B. Head July 29, 2011

Love the reflections! Congrats, Ken! #9563458

Chris Budny level-deluxe July 29, 2011

I stand corrected... it was missing a badge... and probably needs a gold badge at that... Congratulations! #9563602

Shelly A. Van Camp level-classic July 29, 2011

A BEAUTY!!! Congrats, my friend! #9563762

Gina Cormier July 29, 2011

Congrats again!!! Just stunning!!! #9563944

Phyllis H. Burchett July 29, 2011

Congrats on this beautiful finalist and thanks for the info Ken! #9563949

Shawn Jennings July 29, 2011

Fantastic lighting on this, Ken! Congratulations on your finalist! #9564825

Courtenay Vanderbilt July 29, 2011

Wonder where I was when you posted this beauty, Ken! Congratulations! (and thanks for the directions!) #9565277

Gail Vitikacs level-classic July 29, 2011

YAHOOOOO! You got the GOLD!!!! Congratulations Ken! #9565554

Linda D. Lester level-classic July 29, 2011

Beautiful....Congratulations!!!! #9565617

Courtenay Vanderbilt July 29, 2011

I'm not even through with the Finalists, yet! Congratulations, Ken! Well deserved! #9565710

Michelle Alton July 29, 2011

Brilliant work, as always, Kenn. Congratulations! #9565778

Patti Coblentz July 29, 2011

What a stand out image this is, Ken...gorgeous! Congratulations on your win! #9565790

Danny B. Head July 29, 2011

A big congrats, Ken! #9565843

Stefania Barbier level-classic July 29, 2011

gorgeous winner, congratulations Ken!!! #9565910

Agnes Fegan level-deluxe July 29, 2011

Congratulations on your Win Ken! #9566013

Tammy M. Anderson level-deluxe July 29, 2011

Beautiful winner. Congrats, Ken. #9566129

Mary Timman July 29, 2011

Huge Congratulations on your Winner! #9566139

Phyllis H. Burchett July 29, 2011

Congrats on your win Ken! #9566293

Renee Doyle July 29, 2011

WTG Mr Smith!! Big congratulations on your excellent win with this beautiful image!! #9566506

Kitty R. Rodehorst-Hanna July 29, 2011

Fabulous winner! WTG Ken! :-) k #9566621

Kay E. Mahoney level-classic July 29, 2011

Congratulations on your beautiful second place winner, Ken. #9566700

Debra R. Harder July 29, 2011

This had GOLD all over it! Huge congratulations on your beautiful GOLD WINNER, Ken! jsb #9566799

David Phalen July 29, 2011

BIG Congrats on a spectacular Winner!! #9566989

Gina Cormier July 29, 2011

Congrats!!!!!!!!!! You deserve it!!!! #9567001

Shawn Jennings July 29, 2011

Congratulations on your win, Ken!!! #9567090

Judy V. Kennamer level-classic July 29, 2011

Congratulations on your beautiful WINNER Ken! I love this shot! #9567112

JO ANN CLEVELAND July 29, 2011

Congratulations on your 2nd Place Gold Winner Ken!!

jo ann c. #9567137

R. J. Laudenbacher level-classic July 29, 2011

So beautiful, Ken. Congrats on your 2nd place gold! #9567410

Kathryn Wesserling July 29, 2011

Too many photographers never identify a place (like they're afraid of a little future competition.) You, my generous friend, give explicit directions. That, and this gorgeous image, makes you a complete winner in my opinion! Congratulations on your Gold2. #9567572

Tammy Espino July 29, 2011

Congrats on your win, Ken :) #9567686

Boyd L. Alexander July 30, 2011

Well done Ken! A big Congratulations on your Second Place Gold Medal win -- perfect reflections!!!
Way to go!! #9568874

Patrick Rouzes level-classic July 30, 2011

Congratulations on your Winner, Ken! WTG! #9568955

Lydia Williams level-classic July 30, 2011

Wow, Congratulations Ken! #9569135

Cathy Barrows July 30, 2011

Congrats on your winner...beautiful #9569221

Eivor Kuchta July 30, 2011

Congratulations on your winner, Ken! I wanted to go there when we were in Jackson, but the road from 191/26 was closed, and we weren't sure how much snow we would have to walk through further down. Wonderful reflection and light! #9569233

Mitch Spence level-classic July 30, 2011

What a view and what a beautiful image, Ken. Congratulations on your winner. #9569357

Ryan Murphy July 30, 2011

gorgeous, Ken. Congrats #9569748

Sharon Sawyer July 30, 2011

WOW!!! Absolutely stunning, Ken! HUGE congratulations on your outstanding and well deserved Second Place Win!!! #9569777

Darren K. Fisher July 30, 2011

Congrats on your fantastic win Ken. #9569831

Lindley Johnson level-classic July 30, 2011

Fantastic color, glorious light, and perfect reflections! Congratulations on your stunning winner, Ken! #9570209

Marcel J. Fernandez July 30, 2011

Ken, Congratulations on you Most Beautiful Winner. #9570507

Dominick M. Dimacale level-addict July 31, 2011

Congratulations Ken on your Win!!!!


Dominick #9571722

Emile Abbott level-classic July 31, 2011

Congrats Ken on a beautiful winner. Was in Nebraska several days ago. Beautiful state. #9572002

Usman M. Bajwa level-classic August 01, 2011

C O N G R A T U L A T I O N S.......on this terrific Winner!!!!

UB. #9573090

Dayna Cain level-classic August 01, 2011

A truly beautiful and skillfully taken image. Congratulations! #9573564

Linda Blair August 01, 2011

Beautiful winner...congratulations!! #9573795

Phyllis A. Houghton August 01, 2011

Congratulations on your gold and thank you for the directions. I hope to see this scene next time we are there, except I rarely make sunrise! #9574549

David M. Montero August 01, 2011

Awesome shot Ken. Congratulations on your win! #9574955

Chris Budny level-deluxe August 01, 2011

...Now it is complete perfection! :) Congratulations on your win! #9574964

Karen Celella August 02, 2011

Congratulations on your fabulous winner, Ken! #9577136

Mary Beth Aiello level-classic August 03, 2011

Everytime I see your shots, I want to leap on a plane and head west. Another inspiration, Ken. Huge congrats on you win. #9579361

Kathy Cline August 03, 2011

HEY KEN, I did not forget about you. Iv been traveling lots, so limited time on BP. I love this image. You are so talented at landscapes. Congratulations on a well deserved award. By the way...its like 96 degrees in Ft. Walton but feels like 113. #9580235

Cassie L. Woodlee August 04, 2011

Breathtaking!!!!!!! #9581151

Mike R. Howe August 20, 2011

Congratulations Ken, Well deserved!!! #9617508

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