Antelope Canyon, AZ

shniksshniks Registered Users Posts: 945 Major grins
edited July 25, 2013 in Landscapes
During the second leg of my wonderful 12 days trip across Arizona, I went to Upper and Lower Antelope Canyon. While the Upper Antelope canyon was okay (and twice as expensive as the Lower Antelope Canyon), the Lower Antelope Canyon was spectacular - the colors and lighting are a photographer's dream. With a photo pass that costs $26, they let you remain (alone) in the canyon for 2 hours (it used to be 4 hours before). Compare that to the Upper where they charge $80 for a 2 hour photo tour (guided only). I liked the Lower Canyon so much that I went there on 3 occasions (twice in the morning and once in evening). Here are a few shots that I have processed.

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And here is one taken in the Upper Canyon:


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Thanks for looking,


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Nikhil

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  • anwmn1anwmn1 Registered Users Posts: 3,469 Major grins
    edited April 12, 2013
    These are all exposed perfectly with great detail! clap.gif

    Only one i am not fond of is the last one due to the tilt. That one needs to be straightened.
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  • shniksshniks Registered Users Posts: 945 Major grins
    edited April 13, 2013
    anwmn1 wrote: »
    These are all exposed perfectly with great detail! clap.gif

    Only one i am not fond of is the last one due to the tilt. That one needs to be straightened.



    Ugh! I can't believe I did not see that tilt - I guess sand does fall at an angle in the Canyon. rolleyes1.gifroflrolleyes1.gif


    Thanks Aaron. Here is the amended version (I cropped it for a tighter composition).



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  • kdogkdog Administrators Posts: 11,681 moderator
    edited April 13, 2013
    Man, these are just super, Nikhil. You captured these at exactly the right time to eliminate hot-spots. Is that first shot lower Antelope Canyon as well? I don't think I've ever seen that composition before and I really like it. Anyway, great set. You should be very proud of these. bowdown.gif
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  • shniksshniks Registered Users Posts: 945 Major grins
    edited April 14, 2013
    kdog wrote: »
    Man, these are just super, Nikhil. You captured these at exactly the right time to eliminate hot-spots. Is that first shot lower Antelope Canyon as well? I don't think I've ever seen that composition before and I really like it. Anyway, great set. You should be very proud of these. bowdown.gif


    Hey Joel - Long time. How've you been? Yes, that one was shot in Lower Antelope Canyon too. It's such a great place. I am stopping there one last time tomorrow AM on my way back to LA. I had such a great trip - Arches, Canyon Lands, Zion, Bryce, Monument Valley, Grand Canyon etc. Last 10 days have been awwwww-sooommee. clap.gifclapclap.gifclap


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  • EaracheEarache Registered Users Posts: 3,533 Major grins
    edited April 15, 2013
    kdog wrote: »
    Man, these are just super, Nikhil. You captured these at exactly the right time to eliminate hot-spots. Is that first shot lower Antelope Canyon as well? I don't think I've ever seen that composition before and I really like it. Anyway, great set. You should be very proud of these. bowdown.gif

    15524779-Ti.gif and #1 really stands-out among the many shots we see of this place. clap.gif
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  • bike21bike21 Registered Users Posts: 836 Major grins
    edited April 15, 2013
    Well done!
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  • MilanMilan Registered Users Posts: 166 Major grins
    edited April 15, 2013
    Wow, these are beautiful pictures, excellent.
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  • Secluded ValleySecluded Valley Registered Users Posts: 176 Major grins
    edited April 17, 2013
    Wow, those are beautiful, Nikhil. #3 looks like a face frozen in stone :)

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  • swintonphotoswintonphoto Registered Users Posts: 1,664 Major grins
    edited April 17, 2013
    Nicely done. Created some great abstract compositions with the stone.
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  • ShootingStarShootingStar Registered Users Posts: 145 Major grins
    edited April 18, 2013
    Amazing!!!

    So want do do the canyon tours, one of my next trips
    Nature can be so different around the world but it is always amazing!

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  • squirl033squirl033 Registered Users Posts: 1,230 Major grins
    edited April 18, 2013
    very nice! i visited the upper canyon back in '08, but didn't have time to hit the lower canyon as well. sounds like i should've taken the extra day and done it... *sigh* oh well, gives me something to look forward to when i retire! ;)
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  • joshhuntnmjoshhuntnm Registered Users Posts: 1,924 Major grins
    edited April 19, 2013
    wow. really nice. love em.
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  • fool4thecityfool4thecity Registered Users Posts: 632 Major grins
    edited April 22, 2013
    Awesome, Superb images!
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  • byoshibyoshi Registered Users Posts: 353 Major grins
    edited April 24, 2013
    Really nice texture and color in all of these.
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  • shniksshniks Registered Users Posts: 945 Major grins
    edited July 23, 2013
    squirl033 wrote: »
    very nice! i visited the upper canyon back in '08, but didn't have time to hit the lower canyon as well. sounds like i should've taken the extra day and done it... *sigh* oh well, gives me something to look forward to when i retire! ;)


    You definitely need to go to Lower Canyon. It's a photographer's dream. I am already planning a trip back this fall. Can't wait. :D
    Nikhil

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  • SamSam Registered Users Posts: 7,419 Major grins
    edited July 24, 2013
    These are fantastic!!! Great work!

    The first shot is a feature in Lower Antelope Canyon, and I have a photo of the same feature, but with an entirely different look.

    That's one thing that so amazing about these slot canyons. Even though we can photograph the same feature, we can come away with entirely different images.

    To demonstrate the difference.

    Sam

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  • squirl033squirl033 Registered Users Posts: 1,230 Major grins
    edited July 25, 2013
    shniks wrote: »
    You definitely need to go to Lower Canyon. It's a photographer's dream. I am already planning a trip back this fall. Can't wait. :D

    it's on my list, for sure. i have to say, the iconic shot of the sunbeam in the upper canyon has been far and away my best-selling image, but it looks like the colors and shapes in the lower canyon are much more interesting...
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