12th Annual Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest Natural World
Conquistador Aisle, Grand Canyon

In the morning, the sun lights up the ribbon of blue water of the Colorado River as it flows through Conquistador Aisle. This is the view from Blacktail Canyon. at about River Mile 122 as measured from Lee's Ferry, the jumping off place for most Grand Canyon rafting trips.

Photo Detail
Date Taken: 05.2014
Date Uploaded: 11.2014
Photo Location: Arizona, United States of America
Camera: NIKON D800
Copyright: © Bob Bush