Upper Antelope Canyon, a photo from Arizona, West

Photographer's Note

Antelope Canyon is home to one of nature's most wondrous creations - the slot canyons. Carved from the red sandstone for milleniums by rain and wind, the canyons are narrow passages that lead several hundred feet away from the mouth. The gorgeous slopping angles of the rocks coupled with the shafts of light that make their way down from the rim of the canyon combine for an amazing scene.

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PJE (20758) 2006-10-14 21:52

Alford I have to say what a wonderful capture you have posted here. I like the details and lighting. I can see that timing is everything here. Waiting for high noon when the sun shines through for maximum effect. Take a look at the workshop and let me know what you think of the contast masking layer application. Thanks for sharing....do you have anymore from this place?

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cmoraru (557) 2006-10-14 22:02

Hi Alford,
Amazing texture, very nice POV, great shot! Congrats and thanks for sharing.
Catalin

Propofol (1790) 2006-10-14 22:21

Wow - amazing spot, and it must have been pretty tricky to meter this correctly. You've retained details in the shadows and avoided blowing out the floor of the canyon - no easy task. Well done!

SteveH (8220) 2006-10-15 0:34

Hi Alford, This place looks just like the canyon leading to Petra,amazing that two such unusual places could be so similar. You have certainly captured the form and texture of the rock.

Graal (103040) 2006-10-15 2:47

Hi Alford,
unusual forms of rocks, good captured, interesting view, pleasant colours. I like it, good job.
Gr., Aleksander

Jeppe (18654) 2006-10-15 2:54

Hi Alford
I seen something like this before on TE but are still amazed of this artwork of nature.
Thanks for sharing.
Jeppe

deblink (2548) 2006-10-15 2:57

A lovely photo Alford,
It is difficult to imagine the scale of this without a person or something but that would have spoilt the photo. I think I need to visit it instead. I looks amazing. Nice photo. Thank you for sharing.
Cheers,
Debbie

Kenny10pin (19301) 2006-10-15 5:01

very nice patterns and angle and corners, verynice light control too, well done

isabib (1953) 2006-10-15 9:50

Hi Alford,

Great use of light. It gives more focus on the texture and curves . TFS!

ahmetgedikli (25609) 2006-10-15 17:09

Hi Alford,
Excellent shot! Very beautiful colors, composition and very good light.
Great work.
Best regards.
Ahmet

Malyshev (2522) 2006-10-15 17:32

Great nature shot,Alford!!! Fantastic lighting and colours! Real art picture!Bravo! Yuri.

Photo Information

Copyright: Alford Ronduen (alford) (4063)
Genre: Places
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2006-09-16
Categories: Nature
Camera: Canon Digital Rebel XT (350D), Canon 18-55mm EFS
Exposure: f/3.5, 8 seconds
Details: Tripod: Yes
More Photo Info: view
Photo Version: Original Version, Workshop
Theme(s): Not Conventional Faces II, Antelope Canyon, The American Southwest [view contributor(s)]
Date Submitted: 2006-10-14 21:18