Antelope Canyon
Dawn and I took a photography tour of the southwest’s Four Corners area in 1998. One of the highlights was visiting and photographing the beautiful slot canyons of Antelope Canyon. Here’s an image taken in the upper canyon - the lower canyon was closed at the time by the Navajo Nation to allow the spirits of the eleven hikers who died in the canyon during a flash flood to find their way home.
Arguably, the best time to photograph the canyons is during summer, around noon, when the sun’s rays penetrate the canyon’s upper crevices and beam uninterrupted to the ground, highlighting the walls with soft, reflected light off the sandy floor. The effect is mesmerizing, making Antelope Canyon one of the most photogenic canyons in the world.
Doug
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I agree that Antelope Canyon is one of the most picturesque places, certainly in the US.
And you've captured it well.
This is breathtaking. I wish I lived closer or had the means to visit such beauty.
Magnificent picture Doug. I can't imagine how magical it must have been to be in such a place and take this picture.
Your "eye" for this type of thing amazes me!
Thanks for sharing!
Like an optical composition of red tones, Very well done.
A fantastic photo location, and did you know that Britney Spears filmed one of her videos here?
In spite of walking in Britney Spears footsteps, this is a beautiful shot. Looks like a wonderful place.
Like a scene from Star Trek. Beam me up!
This is magical. It is hard to believe it is a real place. Great shot amigo!
Stunning. Can't say any more about this one.