Excellent set of shots ... thanks for sharing.
Another wonderful set of shots ... thanks for sharing.
It's an amazingly beautiful spot ... with a pretty good guide book on the park available at the gate. One thing I suggest, make sure you take (or buy at the gift shop) some Yaktrax or other slip-on crampons (put over the bottom of your boots or shoes to provide traction so you don't slip on the ice). The formations are created by the continual freezing & thawing a majority of nights through out the year. So there is frequently ice on the edge of the canyons which could lead to either a nasty fall or missing a spectacular shot.
Interesting & informative post ... like many of yours that I've read. Not sure that I'm going back to film but I tip my hat to those that continue using film.
https://www.nps.gov/sagu/learn/nature/why_crested.htm
Amazing shot. Thanks for sharing.
Definitely time to go back there ... it's a truly amazing place. Nice shots.
Just ask him ... don't you deserve the very best!!!! ;)
Exquisite shots ... I lived in TX for a while & miss it. Great memories ... thanks for sharing.
Agree with Longshadow's comments. I'd also guess the ghost might be lens flare. There can be several causes, not using a lens hood, using a narrow aperture, not using a prime lens, etc. There's a lot of info on the Internet which will allow you to experiment. There are also many "How to shoot night shot" articles around that give great advice on capturing the image you seek.
I'd also ask if you were using a tripod? Or was # 2 a handheld shot? It appears the camera moved during the shot, creating an oblong like image of the moon.
Last piece of advice is don't get discouraged ... we've all been there. Photography is challenging.