Early morning and late afternoon hours are great times for pictures. The lower angle of the sun highlights shadows and enriches the red and orange colors of the rock formations. (Sunrise and sunset times are posted daily at the visitor center.) Since the canyons face east, all viewpoints are excellent for the morning sun. For sunset, Bryce and Inspiration Points are high enough above the trees to view the western horizon. 

At high altitudes, consider using filters to minimize ultra-violet light. A polarizer helps to saturate colors and enrich a blue sky.

Use a telephoto lens when photographing wildlife. Keep your distance and catch them in a natural setting.

Bright snow can make it difficult to get a properly exposed picture. If your neter setting is followed exactly, resulting pictures will be too dark. In order to get white snow in a photograph, regard your meter only as a guide, and overexpose at least one full stop. As with all tricky lighting situations, it's a good idea to "bracket" your exposures (over and under exposing) to get an acceptable picture.

Bryce photography continues into the night. With a tripod and cable release you can capture the moon, stars and planets as they shine in the clear night sky.