So, this week, we probably have the last bit of catch-up and new photos to share. It will be good to complete sharing the backlog which built up. Everything from this point forward should be new. So, on that note, let’s look at the story behind me capturing a fiery sunset photo and the unlikely circumstances which brought that about.
With Bryce Canyon’s centennial anniversary came a free Piano Guys concert. Naturally, when I learned about it, I went and booked a couple tickets for us. I managed to do so before they opened tickets up to the general public. I grabbed mine while it was still only open to Garfield County Utah residents. Since it was a bring-your-own-chair event, I wondered about that. Still, I waited rather impatiently for the day to come.
During the time between booking the tickets and the concert day, I invested in a new camera carry system for my camera. I received it in the mail shortly before the concert. This meant that I could test out the system at the concert if I so chose. I did choose to do so with positive results. I was especially grateful for the safety strap as my camera fell off the belt twice while I was packed into the bus transporting me to the concert venue. This photo almost didn’t happen because of those almost mishaps.
If you’ve ever been to a Piano Guys concert, you don’t need me to tell you just how awesome it was. You know. For those who haven’t, you really missed out. But the concert is not the focus of this story. It’s merely the background.
As I was shooting away at the concert and trying to not block people’s view, I noticed the sunset about 90 degrees off the stage. There were interesting clouds and beautiful golden light which I didn’t want to miss out on if the opportunity presented. It did. I took time during the concert to shoot photos of the sky and trees in silhouette. While the concert took place at Bryce Canyon, it wasn’t in the canyon proper. This limited the landscape options I had. But the silhouetted trees were just fine.
At one point, I turned away from the music and noticed that there was a particularly interesting and fiery hole in the clouds. The sunset made that hole appear as though it was wreathed in flame. It was moving fast with the wind but I captured it as it blew across the silhouetted pine trees. It turned into an unexpectedly fiery sunset which I could enjoy along with the concert.
Would you ever guess that there was an amazing concert happening when I shot this photo? I don’t think I would guess if I wasn’t there myself. What do you think? Please share your thoughts in the comments section below.
