Antelope Canyon Layers, a photo from Arizona, West

Photographer's Note

The best way to spend time in the Lower Antelope Canyon is to buy a photography tour ticket, I think it was the same price or just a little bit more, so you can take your time.

We entered the Lower Antelope Canyon with a tour group of 15 people or so, we were the last in line and we waited for all of them to look around and took their pictures and left. Here in the low Antelope Canyon, it is much larger area than in the Upper Antelope, and you don’t have to stay with your group. You can take your time and explore. After the group left, we had the area to ourselves before the next tour group come in. We took our time to really enjoy the canyon and looking at how the light falls into the canyon creating all kind of interesting shape and colors. It was all peaceful and quiet, and you can actually hear a Navajo Indian played his Indian flute somewhere on top of the canyon. As I was composing this shot, through the view finder, I saw giant narrow canyon, and a waterfall of sand flowing into a river gorge.

Antelope Canyon is a photogrpher's wonderland. Every corner you turn there is something different and opportunities to composed stunning images with different POVs. You do need a tripod 100 percent of the time to utilize the slow shutter speed so you can get a nice sharp and intense color images.

ISO 200
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yquem46 (38752) 2012-05-22 12:53

Hi Way
So classic but how can we resist to this beautiful place, especially when dealt with the quality and elegance of your eyes
Best regards
Patrick

Janusz1974 (795) 2012-05-22 13:14

HiWay,
Beautiful shot of the Canyon.
Canyon which I consider one of the most amazing places on the Earth.
Lovely colorful composition.
I like it very much.
Well done
Best regards
Janusz

Jeppo (17645) 2012-05-22 13:44

I'm so green with envy for the quality of this shot.
I won't insult you because I highly appreciate your skill!
(I'm obviously joking....)
great sharpness to emphasize the rock pattern. light is warm and charming...

ciao
jeppo

chawax (20764) 2012-05-22 13:45

Hi Way,
Your heart problay beats hard when you are in such a magic place. Excellent shot of this canyon, excellent exposure, beautiful colours and great sharpness.
Have a nice day,
Olivier

francio64 (39888) 2012-05-22 13:59

Hi Way,
spettacolare location e foto di grande qualità che trasmette tutta l'essenza di questo bel luogo.

Well done and TFS!
Francesco

ourania (51103) 2012-05-22 14:19

Hello Way,
a very suggestive and sensual image capturing the unique and timeless beauty of the Lower Antelope Canyon with superb lighting, amazing sharpness and an exquisite palette of warm tones. I love the fascinating textures and shapes, the fantastic play of light and shadow. Congratulations and many thanks!
All the best,
Ourania

chrisvek (7003) 2012-05-22 14:31

Hello Way

Very interesting and unique shoot.Great saturation and clarity!Very nice lightning.Superb atmosphere.Well done!

Have a good night
Chris

macjake (98262) 2012-05-22 16:03

Hi Way
awesome photo!
this is a very popular place, I know about it well.
And i've heard about the groups of people and lineups.
everytime I view these shots, i wonder what shots i'd come up with too :)
It looks very difficult to photograph, but you mentioned it wasn't that hard. Great work my friend, you have strong lit areas and strong contrasting shadow areas, its beautiful.
cheers
craig

npecanhuk (79329) 2012-05-22 18:12

Hi Way!
Gorgeous natural place!
Magnificent colors, perfect management of light, excellent sharpness and composition!
TFS - congrats,
Cheers,
Neyvan

edge (7409) 2012-05-22 19:37

Hello Way, Now this is a classic shot of this canyon area. I live about 5 hours from Page and I was up there several years ago. I remember i had so much dust in my camera, I took it to a camera store at our university here to have the sensor cleaned. I am sure you used a slow shutter speed to get this shot. I know that everyone in our group had a tripod. This is one of the better shots that I have seen, but after awhile they all look the same. Ha ha. The Navajo do a good job of guiding these tours. Again. Fine JOb. Regards, Roger

nikkitta (17070) 2012-05-22 19:44

Hola Way

How very creative capture playing with textures and colors
Never been there, so it seems to me like a abstract picture

Greetings and congrats
Maria

Sonata11 (34119) 2012-05-22 20:59

Hello Way,
Wow!!!! Wonderful composition of this stunningly beautiful canyon with marvellous execution. Light, vivid color, sharpness, clarity, POV and DOF are fabulous. Perfectly well done. Thanks for sharing. Love it. This place is AWESOME!!!! Thanks for sharing.
All the best,
Barbara

Suppiluliuma (3931) 2012-05-22 22:25

A note as wonderful as always, accompanied by a technically superb and aesthetic picture. I liked the transition from the dark to brighter areas, ending in a completely delightful orange tune.

Although I'm not sure, I kind of sense a bit of halos on the brightest area of the rock, could it be due to sharpening?

TFS.

With friendship,

Erdem

PS: Would you consider collecting your practical suggestions of several destinations in a photography book? :-)

annjackman (23019) 2012-05-22 22:26

Hello Way,
Well done for getting on the tour for photographers. We could not get tickets so had to be with the crowds. This is a wonderful image of the canyon with first class light management and sharpness. The flowing shapes and effects of erosion are very well presented. Beautiful work.
Regards, Ann

bema (26591) 2012-05-22 22:47

Hello Way,

one more time an very impressive capture out of this truly "wonderland" for photographers..
perfect result here, showing all kind of colors with a real good sharpness too..

have a nice week, see you around, cheers Bernd

JFS (32459) 2012-05-22 22:56

Great management of the light and lovely textures of this amazing Canyon. The whole image is delightful. Thanks Way!

Cheers,
Juan

emka (157280) 2012-05-22 23:29

Hi Way, Every view of the Antelope is different and marvelous. fantastic shot of this unusual shapes and colours. In the upper canyon it is difficult to use the tripod as there is no time for it and so many people around. It must be fantstic to have more time.
Another case when i couldn't find something being on the spot. I was in the upper canyoun but hdidn't find this one.

WArm regrads

MAlgo

abmdsudi (95869) 2012-05-22 23:40

Sabasidee Waylim
Magnificent rock formation. I am just awestruck by this picture, love the soft textures, tones in superb clarity, crispy and sharp. This is fantastic view with the soft light penetrating through the gap, making this so subtle and intricate and the shadows further accetuate the depth. I feel that smoothness of colors and shades is so sensational, the strengh of this shot. Compositionally it is superb and brilliant handling of the exposure under this difficult condition. A remarkable shot and worth your effort. Congrats and TFS
Warm regards

YNO (0) 2012-05-23 0:58

Ne kadar guzeeell! muhtesem ;demem gereken tek kelime bu iste.kutlarim.

Cricri (176) 2012-05-23 1:16

Hi Way
Magnifique formation des rochers, leurs texture et des couleurs incroyable, la luminosité excellente, très belle présentation
Belle journée
cricri

HimalAnda (10671) 2012-05-23 5:06

Hello Way,

Congratulations for this perfect picture. The exposure is very well managed and I guess it was not so easy. The sharpness is very good too.
This is a great photography!

Stéphane

Bartleby (13552) 2012-05-23 7:28

Hi Way,
I never get tired of pictures from this place. This one is truly gorgeous with the range of soft tones and the plays of light. Awesome!

Philippe

Bluejeans (64251) 2012-05-23 11:01

Ola Way ,
Fantástico este local com estas rochas com estas ondulação as cores em tons dos dourados e maravilhoso , parabéns!!
Um abraço Gonçalo

cornejo (61504) 2012-05-23 12:45

Hello Way, excellent composition and wonderful inside this wonderful canyon. Lovely photo very well framed, very good sharpness, wonderful color and light. Excellent and lovely job very well done, congratulations my friend. Tfs.

Good night and happy week.
Best regards and best wishes.

Angel.

mesutilgim (0) 2012-05-23 12:56

Hello Way,
Topclass capture with wonderfull layout and amazing colors.
Nice framed and enriched with many good and usefull notes.
TFS and best regards
MESUT ILGIM

lakshmip1949 (19081) 2012-05-23 12:57

Hello Way,

I cannot even imagine the formation of these layers. This is like in a fantasy world. The colors, sharpness and depth are simply superb.

Lakshmi

brianmcc (6223) 2012-05-23 14:31

hi way,
this is a beautiful picture. the colour tones are wonderful. i love the light illuminating the rock faces and highlighting all the layers. fantastic areas of light and shade. stunning detail and sharpness.
regards,
brian

SnapRJW (31631) 2012-05-24 7:29

Hello Way - We see quite a few shots of the canyon on TE but I think this is the very best I have seen posted here. The square framing is appropriate as the shot does not have a 'strict' composition but is much more an 'art work' and a story about shapes and light. It is simple but incredibly complex at the same time. The details captured and light management is exquisite with a real feeling of depth. Magical work Way! Warm regards Rosemary

mmohan (744) 2012-05-24 14:46

Hello Way,
Beautiful details, and the light at the end is like the promise of gold at the end of the tortuous path!
Kind regards,
Manoj

Grumps (146) 2012-05-24 15:23

Hi Way,
a stunning textural shot, prfectly exposed and processed, I love it. Thank you for sharing.
Best regards
Iain.

serp2000 (47063) 2012-05-24 20:03

Hi, Way,
The nature is the best artist we must to press the buttons of cameras. Excellent presentation of the famouse Canyon. Outstanding impressive psyhodelic composition.
Best wishes from Russia,
Serghei

mdetay (4929) 2012-05-24 23:37

Hi Way
Great shot and compo.
Well done.
Congratulation.
Cheers.
Michel

yaya13baut (3344) 2012-05-25 9:03

hi Way,
a place often seen but we can't grow tired with this vision.
nice crop and lovely light and soft colors.
that works a lot.
Yannis

wolf38 (30) 2012-05-25 22:51

Hi Way. I can repeat my previous words to your photos. These rock formations are fantastic. Fine composition, very beautiful colors and the best light. Another photo of the master class. Rgds, Wolfgang.

danos (110407) 2012-05-26 0:35

Hello Way,
spectacular the low Antelope Canyon,with the shapes,the light and the colour management to brings out the beauty of the place.
I like the created lighted and shadowed areas,with the presentation as the informative note to complete the whole image.

Have a good weekend,danos

jemaflor (146382) 2012-05-26 6:49

Hi Way,
Always impressive this canyon, vry well taken, great result, light management and sharpness are perfect, tfs.

Angshu (56760) 2012-05-27 20:56

Sabaidie Way
We've seen zillions of picture from this place, but its always a pleasure to see your picture...your version of the place!
What I loved are the subtle tones & how the gradation happens across the flowing walls.
Its interesting to read your note, always...with your personal touch...& I tend to endorse Erdem's view!
Best Regards
Angshu

adores (46979) 2012-05-28 17:55

Hi Way!
Another great shot of this place!Just magnificent!- the light, the textures, the shapes... Perfect quality!

shevchenko (20560) 2012-05-29 2:11

Hi Way,
Good tone of color, fantastic lighting effect, clear to show the unique geographical feature and the grain on the rocky surface, distinct photo, well done.
Ally

mkamionka (73500) 2012-05-29 13:19

Hi Way,
beautiful composition from this extraordinary place.
I like especially the well saturated orange color tones.
It reminds me my trip there. This is one of the places where I could spend hours and which are so hard to leave.
Excellent exposition under such difficult circumstances.
M

manudautriche (4348) 2012-05-30 3:25

Hi,

This light in the rocks is simply awesome, great work my friend...:)

Manu

sacavem (18620) 2012-05-31 7:21

Olá Way,

Great art work picture through the special effects and and shafts of light.Beautiful place to take a beautiful photo, nice POV, fantastic colors and texture of these rocks.

Cumprimentos,
Filipe

Kielia (24077) 2012-06-01 9:10

Hello Way,
the image looks like artwork!
Beautifully composed impression of this fascinating wonderland with very fine details. The moody colors are a pleasure for the eyes. Light and contrasts are also excellent. Congratulation!
Warm regards
Harriet

ACL1978 (7511) 2012-06-05 9:29

Exceptional image - delicate lighting and incredibly rich color. I love the glow from the rear of the photo, which creates a feeling of anticipation, and the striations that all lead back towards it. Beautifully composed!

i9l2y1m8a8t3 (4814) 2012-06-05 20:20

Hi Way!

Superb, stunning! My creative mind is seeing faces about to kiss each other, I just love that effect! Can't say anything more! WOW!

Bravo!
Matt

maria-v1981 (10966) 2012-06-11 7:55

Hello Way,
This is a quality work with excellent tecnique. The shapes and the textures from this rocks is just marvelous. The pallete of colours is wonderful.
Have a nice evening,
Regards,
Maria

mayjayne (7204) 2012-06-17 1:31

Dear Way,

What a superb shot; light management has always been my issue in such spots, so your accompanying note is very helpful. Also helpful to know about the availability of photographic tours for such places. One can be in a wonderful place, but there's nothing you can do about the hoards of tourists !

TFS and have a great Sunday,
May

sacimar (38173) 2012-07-08 4:49

Hello Way,

this is an impressive and elegant composition of this amazing canyon, I like the light management and the lines of the rock, well done,

Best regards,

Sergio

No_One (4) 2012-07-12 3:06

Hi Way,
Your captures from this canyon are really magical. This is really an otehrworldly image, with amazing handling of the little light available, and amazing rich colours. Trekearth is showing me that there are so many places in the world I want to see. Now, all I have to do is win the lottery :)
Best wishes
Noel

COSTANTINO (115605) 2012-08-13 22:53

Hello
no more comments for this amazing shot
from tge Lower Antelope Canyon
lovely colorful composition
it looks like ascenery from
another planet from Mars may be
great work
regards
Costantino

williewhistler (16606) 2012-08-31 14:22

Hello Way,not only a stunning image but also a comprehensive account of its capture.
Fantastic photography.
Best regards Les.

korbee (6619) 2012-09-13 13:56

Seems like art from nature,the playing of the sunlight into the cave,and the shape of the rocks,formes in 100000s of years,its incredible,thanks to you we all can enjoy...

jan

Curious_Eye (1320) 2013-03-16 7:09

Dear Way,

The light in this image is fantastic, and the shapes and textures simply exquisite. I hope one day I will have an opportunity to explore Arizona, as it surely looks like a place full of natural wonders. Thank you for sharing your beautiful images.

With best wishes,
Izabela

PS
Thank you for your kind comment on my pictures, I really appreciate it.

adidas5nb (5743) 2013-06-01 17:44

amazed by the place.can only imagine what it would or could be like there...awe inspiring work of nature.and you have captured this very nicely.lovely depth in between the layers.
regards
dwaipayan