Everything about these pictures was a surprise.
It was literally hitting me like lightning,
showing me that moments of significance cannot be planned or forseen.
They can only be received.
The Grand Canyon Lightning Photos by Rolf Maeder have been published worldwide. (See below)
The Photo Grand Canyon Light Show was chosen by the Time Magazine as one of the most impressive landscape photos of 2013 and published as a double spread in December 2013 .
The "Swiss Edition" of the Grand Canyon Light Show received the First Price in the Landscape Section of the international Oasis Photo Competition 2014
Grand Canyon Powershot

Order signed FineArt Prints!
Special offer!
The Grand Canyon Light Show "Swiss Edition" and the Grand Canyon Powershot, hand-signed, printed on a high quality heavyweight lustre surfaced photo paper with Ultrachrome HDR ink.
- 15 3/4″ x 11 3/4″ (40 x 30 cm): CHF 65 (US$ 75)
- Both prints: CHF 120 (US$ 135)
They are formatted for 20″ x 16″ (50 x 40 cm) standard frames as shown above, which are available in stores with matching 15 1/4″ x 11 1/2″ (40 x 30 cm) PassePartout. The frames of the shown examples are suggestions from me (not included in the price).
Shipping cost for 1-5 prints:
- Europe: CHF 15
- All other destinations: CHF 24
These prints are shipped from Switzerland within 3 days.
To order contact Rolf Maeder
Limited Editions
The Grand Canyon Light Show "Swiss Edition" is available in 2 large sizes as limited editions:
- 135 x 90 cm – 53 x 35 Inches (Price on request)
- 100 x 66 cm – 39.4 x 26 Inches (Price on request)
Each size is offered as a one-time limited edition of 25 prints. Each print in this series is sold with a numbered and signed certificate which guarantees the quality and authenticity. Printed on Canson Platine Fibre Rag with Ultrachrome HDR ink (without optical enhancers).
In collaboration with the Swiss FineArt specialist Markus Zuber of FineArtPix , I re-edited the Grand Canyon Light Show and prepared it for FineArt printing. The results are simply stunning!
The Grand Canyon Light Show photo was captured at night on August 30th 2013 by Rolf Maeder at the South Rim of the “Grand Canyon”, Arizona, USA. An exposure time of 25 seconds made it possible to unite 3 lightning bolts in one picture. No elements of this photo were added or removed. The dramatic cloud formations, the archaic structures and unique colors of the Grand Canyon, the balanced composition and subtle editing make it to a piece of art of extraordinary beauty and power.
Publications of the Grand Canyon Lightning Photos
The photos Grand Canyon Light Show and Grand Canyon Powershot have been published worldwide.
Some publications in the world press, on TV and online:
- NBC News (US)
- Mirror News (UK)
- MSN Now (US)
- New York Daily News
- ABC New (US)
- Skye Weather
- Metro (UK)
- Daily Mail (UK)
- Travel AOL
- World News Views
- Express (UK)
- South London Today (UK)
- World Insights
- Daily Record (UK)
- London Evening Standard (UK)
- Huffington Post (UK)
- The Telegraph
- Spiegel (Germany)
- DIY Photography
- Wired Co (UK)
- Outdoor Photographer
- The Telegraph (UK) World News Pics of 2013
- Time Magazine December 30, 2013
- GEO International, October 2014
- MSN Weather Pictures of the year 2013
- Foto-Notiziario Magazine, Italy December 2013
- UK News Yahoo
- Erdekes Világ (HU)
- Metamorfose Digital (BR)
- Odd Stuff (NZ)
- DIY Photography
- Twisted Sifter
- Business Insider
- Business Insider, Australia
- KPM Records
- My Modern Met
- Maximizing Progress
- D Smith Galleries
- UK Arts Directory
- Explore The Canyon
- American Digest
- Landscape Photography Tips UK
- Earthporm
- Nikon Pro Magazine