Land of the Canyons also suggested this location for early morning shooting. After my sunset disappointment at the "Visitor's Center" I had my wife drop me off at the Court of the Patriarchs, and I was able to get a few nice shots. This one is perhaps my favorite of any of my Zion shots. Canon 17-35L at 17mm, ISO 100, f/16 at 1/4 second (tripod mounted).