Hopi Point Golden Hour
by Jerry Bokowski
Title
Hopi Point Golden Hour
Artist
Jerry Bokowski
Medium
Painting - Acrylic On Canvas
Description
In August of 2017, Janet and I went to Arizona's Grand Canyon National Park. I made a point of finding this view during late afternoon from Hopi Point. I had always wanted to do a painting that featured several of the famous temples and formations. A panorama of sorts. As I looked through my Nikon Camera viewfinder I could not see near as wide as I wanted to even at 18mm. So I had to take two pics and splice them together for the view we see here for reference. On the far side of the Colorado River, from left to right, we see Isis Temple, Cheops Pyramid, Buddha Temple, Brahma Temple, Zoroaster Temple, Angels Gate, Wotans Throne, Vishnu Temple, and the Desert View cliffs on the far horizon. It is a 28 mile drive to the Watchtower Desert view point. This side of the Colorado River gorge, we see from left to right, Dana Butte, a huge red limestone formation named The Battleship, and sunlit Oneill Butte and Cedar Ridge to the upper right. The rocky edge in the foreground includes natural pot holes filled with dirt, sand and gravel. This makes for a potentially hazardous situation for falls especially when tourists want to stand on the edge to take a selfie while wearing flip flops. Being on the edge of Grand Canyon and experiencing a view like this is breath taking and beyond words. A distant summer monsoon clouds and rain just add to the beauty. I love this place at golden hour.
I thank the Art Group Administrator's for the HOMEPAGE FEATURES:
*All Natural Beauty Of This World~Thanks Beth 11/16/17
*Beauty Of Arizona~Thanks Lucinda 11/17/17
*Images That Excite You~Thanks John 11/20/17
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November 14th, 2017
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Comments (40)
Kim McClinton
What a stunning afternoon panorama!
Jerry Bokowski replied:
Capturing this panorama on canvas was a daunting endeavor. I was happy with the results, so thank you very much for noticing, Kim!
Adriana Mueller
Such a majestic landscape panorama. I love the intense color of the mountains and the fantastic composition. Fantastic work, Jerry! l/f
Jerry Bokowski replied:
Thank you so much, Adriana! I want my Grand Canyon paintings to appear as if the viewer is looking out through a window at the GRANDest Canyon on earth!
Elizabeth Mundaden
You capture the play of light and shadow like almost nobody else! Breathtaking!
Jerry Bokowski replied:
So nice to read your impressions on this, Elizabeth! Thank you very much for sharing them with me!
Diane Leonard
I truly miss the desert -- your paintings bring me back to the spirit of peace in Arizona. Diane
Art by Danielle
Absolutely stunning painting Jerry, love the many details on the canyon rocks and fantastic lighting, so pretty!
Dora Sofia Caputo Photographic Design and Fine Art
Your artwork is magnificent, Jerry! Through your paintings, the viewer is transported to the beauty and splendor of Arizona! F/L.
Linda Howes
Love the light and clouds floating by, it feels like I could jump across the canyon Jerry! l/f
Jerry Bokowski replied:
I bet you were a jumper as a little girl, Linda... I always enjoy your comments. Thank you very much!
Ingrid Stiehler
...I envy you for your talent, to paint weather in real - light and shadow, snow and clouds - full of antmosphere... Thanks for sharing!
Jerry Bokowski replied:
Thank you so much, Ingrid. Your words mean a lot to me since you have seen the canyon.
Whispering Peaks Photography
Stunning and talented work! Beautiful!
Jerry Bokowski replied:
Thank you very much for stopping by and leaving a comment, Doug. Appreciate it.
Lois Bryan
Incredible beauty, Jerry ... breathtaking vista ... you and Mother Nature make an amazing team!!!! Love the detailing, the glorious light and shadow play and of course the color!!!! Just WOW!!!!! l/f and t
Jerry Bokowski replied:
So nice to hear from you, Lois. Thank you very much for your visit, comments, and support!
Pavitha Ashwin
Revisiting this gorgeous Hopi Point Vista painting Jerry.. love the effect of illuminated colorful rocks in the foreground against the subdued sky in the background.. beautifuly rendered landforms and a great perspective. Like/ Fav
Jerry Bokowski replied:
Reading your words is always a delight, Pavitha. Nice to hear from a ‘fellow’ artist. Thank you so much!
Elizabeth Tillar
Jerry, this is a marvelous painting, with so many beautiful land forms and colors, magnificent details, and a majestic perspective! Love this work of art! Happy Thanksgiving weekend to you. l/f
Jerry Bokowski replied:
Elizabeth, so nice of you to share your impressions of this with me. Thank you so much!
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