Rider Canyon: a short scenic Grand Cayon side slot canyon

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Mud Cracks and a Glowing Canyon Wall in Rider Canyon
Rider Canyon is a short but lovely narrow canyon.  Most river trips pass by this gem but our group stopped for a quick exploration.  We hiked through a little mud and along a ledge before coming to the natural ending point.  I found the mud, water and glowing canyon walls to be the most photogenic elements.  Inverting my tripod allowed me an extra low angle to get this shot.