Slot Canyons in Arizona was our first stop on our Utah National Park tour. The Upper and Lower Antelope Canyons are located in Arizona near Page. The canyons themselves are on private Navajo land. It is impossible to have gone without seeing atleast one wall paper or poster of this location.
Winter is not the best time to visit as you will not be able to see the suns rays filter through the canyon. How ever, there is still plenty of light to illuminate the colors.
Upper Antelope Canyon, can only be accessed through a tour operator and is frequented by visitors more than the Lower Antelope Canyon because there is no climbing required and the canyon is a little wider. How ever, this means fewer photographic opportunities. I believe there are two tours- take the longer tour of the Upper Canyon as the shorter tour does not allow anytime for creative photography. A tripod is a must if you want to take any pictures as there isnt much light in the canyons to bring out the nice colors. The tour is usually guided by a Native Indian who zips through the canyon and back to ensure that the next tour company has their space. And these tour operators are really rude- they act like they own the land. Well, in theory they do but I did pay for a visit. On my way out I almost ended up quarreling with the next tour company's guide as she was hurrying me out.
Dress in layers- it can get cold down there. Be prepared to get dirt on your clothes- get down on the sand for those perspective shots. Here are some photos from upper canyon.
Lower Antelope Canyon is covered in a separate post.
Winter is not the best time to visit as you will not be able to see the suns rays filter through the canyon. How ever, there is still plenty of light to illuminate the colors.
Upper Antelope Canyon, can only be accessed through a tour operator and is frequented by visitors more than the Lower Antelope Canyon because there is no climbing required and the canyon is a little wider. How ever, this means fewer photographic opportunities. I believe there are two tours- take the longer tour of the Upper Canyon as the shorter tour does not allow anytime for creative photography. A tripod is a must if you want to take any pictures as there isnt much light in the canyons to bring out the nice colors. The tour is usually guided by a Native Indian who zips through the canyon and back to ensure that the next tour company has their space. And these tour operators are really rude- they act like they own the land. Well, in theory they do but I did pay for a visit. On my way out I almost ended up quarreling with the next tour company's guide as she was hurrying me out.
Dress in layers- it can get cold down there. Be prepared to get dirt on your clothes- get down on the sand for those perspective shots. Here are some photos from upper canyon.
About the photograph (Above)
ISO 400, 27mm, f/4.0, 1.3 second
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| Upper Antelope Canyon- looking towards the exit |
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| Inside the Canyon |
About the photograph (Above)
ISO 400, 18mm, f/3.5, 4 second
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| The guide creates this effect by throwing some sand which cascades like a waterfall |
About the photograph (Above)
ISO 400, 18mm, f/3.5, 1 second
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| Upper Antelope canyon - The Face |
About the photograph (Above)
ISO 400, 18mm, f/53.5, 4 second
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| Upper Antelope Canyon- Inverted Monument Valley at Sunset |
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| This looks like the 127 Hours poster |
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