Slot Canyon Photo | TrekEarth

Photographer’s Note

Just outside of Page, Arizona, the landscape is full of slot canyons, where rainwater has eroded very narrow, deep, long gullies in the sandstone. It's interesting to squeeze through these canyons, but the camera reveals patterns and colours you can't see with the eye. Narrow shafts of sunlight pierce the walls of the canyon creating these beautiful abstract images. To photograph the canyon, you need a tripod and use a very long exposure. Indian guides lead groups of trourists through the canyons and they can point out where the best configurations can be seen. One should not attempt the hike alone because these dry gullies can suddenly fill with water, when there is no rain in sight. Rain higher up in the mountains washes down and sweeps through the desert lowland, causing flash floods that can be dangerous.

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delic (6735) 2008-04-19 11:56 [Comment]

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brandstaetter (15034) 2008-04-19 11:59

Hi Eva,
a phantastic capture, only thing is that I would cut away the upper right part, it doesn´t seem natural.
Good note, too.
Cheers Christian

tigra (2968) 2008-04-19 12:11

Hello Eva
This mysterious landscape created by nature is a great place for taking impressive images.
Perfectly done!

Katia

albertopiubello (2593) 2008-04-19 12:30

Hi Eva,
simply beautiful! For light, sharpeness, POV and textures.
I'm agree with Christian, maybe I'd have cut the upper right but I understand in that way we would have lost some important photo details....
Have a nice we
Alberto

jrmejias (247) 2008-04-19 12:31

Hi Eva,
It is an interesting shot because offer an abstract composition with a really nice play of colors and the light. Congratulations, well done... KR Ricardo

velocista (881) 2008-04-19 12:35

olá, great effect made by nature! i sow some photos of this place in a national geographic magazine. it looks an unreal place. the effect of erosion on these rocks is simply unbelieveble! congratulations. pedro

sacavem (9007) 2008-04-19 14:36

Olá Eva,

Amazing colours and shape of sandstone.
I like the different tones from light to dark tones.

Best wishes,
Filipe

Morac (21943) 2008-04-19 14:54

Hello Eva,
Phantastic capture.
This mysterious landscape created by nature is a great place for taking impressive images.
Regards

Marc

mesutilgim (38604) 2008-04-19 15:18

Hi Eva,
Wonderfull capture ! Nice warm colors and perfect graphical effect.
TFS and have a nice weekend
Best regards
MESUT ILGIM

gneufeld (15519) 2008-04-19 18:56

Hi Eva,
I think its Page, Arizona - a minor correction. I visited there and shot many images too. Very challenging light but what an experience. I like your composition. Excellent light and color management and the textures in this place are indescribable. Well done and TFS. Gerald

chewy_candy674 (3) 2008-07-14 21:42 [Comment]

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danasam (1057) 2008-07-24 13:18

Hi Eva, wonderful shot from perfect angle, i would reduce the noise on the rocks to create better mood match the natural warm color of these rocks, well seen.
Sam.