Sculpted By Nature Photo

Photographer’s Note

While we were in the slot canyon known as Antelope Canyon, I realized that most of the shots that I'd seen from here were beautiful photos, and that most of the time were vertical shots because the high sides of the slot canyons really are naturally formated this way. When I looked up and saw this composition I was in awe by the way this "rocket-shaped" sandstone seemed to be angled toward the opening and the light. So, in a way this shot can be imagined as a sort of underground launching pad for the formation sculpted by nature and time.

Roly, andante, edytungkal, fayeulle, testmaniac, Atousa, Dpbours, lilimih33, claudeD, kmarscher, chpp, Dyerco, azleader trouve(nt) cette note utile

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Roly (1960) 2007-10-01 19:07

It's nearly impossible to take an original picture of this much photographed landmark. A gorgeous picture nevertheless, shapes, texture, color and exposure are great. Overall beautiful.

giuseppe24 (251) 2007-10-01 19:22

I agree with the above comment...it is quite hard to take an original shot of any landmark. You have done extremely well here, however. The POV is interesting and (dare I say) unique, and you have managed the light beautifully.

andante (7092) 2007-10-01 19:37

Hi Michael,

Great use of the upper curve to frame the image, without it this would not have stand out.

Excellent approach!
Cheers,
Enrique

jmcl (14051) 2007-10-01 19:52

Hi Michael,

I never tire of images of this place. Wonderful job. I love the way the curves work into this horizontal format. Great colors and textures. When I first opened it I had this thought that the top might be cropped some more .. but now I am not so sure .. wondrous image from a wondrous place.

take care,

John

edytungkal (4519) 2007-10-01 20:09

Great composed and beautiful artistic result, the colours so wonderful, Michael. I like it alot, thanks for share it. :-)

daniel

grandklaus (423) 2007-10-01 22:37

hello Michael
as soon as i see a picture shot in Antelope Canyon i have a sight on it , very it seems to be the same POV , most of them are good but your's is an exception !
i really appreciate this new point of view , this kind of framing in the top third and the colors from orange to violet-grey
well done!
au revoir
JEFF

partha (13667) 2007-10-01 22:51

Hi,
Like a poetry. U have selected the frame wisely. The colour looks brilliant and vibrant and the light and shadow used so nicely.
Great shot.
Regards.
Partha

testmaniac (12254) 2007-10-01 23:11

Hi Michael, fantastic forms and colors. Great and colorful composition with nice lights. I like it!

TFS and regards,

Philip

Atousa (3456) 2007-10-01 23:29

Salam,
Very beautiful texture and graphic..The colors are also great..A wonderful place indeed.
Regards,
AtousA

Dpbours (220) 2007-10-02 0:29

Hi Michael,

Already quite some shots passed by about this place, but never too many for another good one! I agree with you that it was time for a horizontal layout for once. The tones, the reflecting light and the detail on the rock are spot on. Very nice!!

Greetings,
Dennis

mdetay (4327) 2007-10-02 1:14

Hi Michael,
Great capture, good compo. Well done. Nice sandstone.
Cheers.
Michel

fayeulle (26547) 2007-10-02 1:29

Hi Michael
This shot is ine of the most beautiful from this place. I really like the perfect exposure with high detail level.
Cheers
JP

fulvio52 (8314) 2007-10-02 10:05

YEAH!
I was in there on Aug. 13, but didn't manage to get anything even close to this one. Wonderful!
I did manage to screw up my camera, though...
Our Navajo guide kept throwing hands full of dust up in the air to "enhance" our pictures... you can imagine the rest.
Oh, well... Antelope Canyon is a marvel of nature, so... I'll take the pain.
Thanks for sharing, buddy.
Fulvio.

Nolme (5314) 2007-10-02 23:17

La nature fait de merveilleuses choses. Cette photo en est la preuve.
bonne journée
marie

skerdreux (2742) 2007-10-03 0:21

I've never been to Antelope Canyon but it's look so gorgeous !
Your picture is simply amazing (and your gallery too).
TFS
Regards,
Sylvain

lilimih33 (9874) 2007-10-03 4:13

Hello Michael!
Great detail and wonderful colours and light!
Nice point of view!
Lovely composition!
Excellent done!
Best regards!
Lili

...I return... :)

Scharan (13955) 2007-10-03 8:16

Olá Michael

Obra de arte da natureza...e você soube captar o que há de mais belo e interessante. Ótima luz e nitidez.Parabéns.
GA
Vera

cherryripe (19097) 2007-10-03 8:22

Hi Michael
Lovely tight framing here showing off the interesting textures of this formation. The different colours and lighting makes the shot really interesting.
Regards
Nikki

claudeD (11394) 2007-10-03 11:05

Hello Michael,

very interesting shot and note.The sharpness, colors and composition are excellent.Well seen and well done.

With regards from Luxembourg

Jean-Claude

silvia_zenova (1318) 2007-10-03 13:40

Hi Michael,
very abstract image, the texture of the curves and the orange colour are gorgeous. Despite this is oftenly photographed place, the picture is beautiful and interest for me.
Greetings, Silvia

ktanska (16695) 2007-10-04 2:59

Hi Mike,
I've seen many pictures of this place. But never get tired of them as those round natural forms offer endless angles. Exact exposure. And interesting variation between light tone between reflected and more direct light.
Kari

kmarscher (2881) 2007-10-04 9:11

Beautiful handling of the light and fine point of view with the wave pattern cut-out along the upper edge that frames the ripples below. Excellent job in PP too. Way to keep your wits about you when the tour guide rushes you through the slots from one room to the next while avoiding the mob of tourists that surround and so easily confuse one's concentration.
Splendid!
Kathy

dlevy23 (2018) 2007-10-04 10:02

Great photo Michael, I always wanted to go to Antelope Canyon, such a good place to take photos. Good lighting and composition.
Great photo.

Daniel

marietom (32058) 2007-10-05 6:05

Hi Michael,

Superbe composition, avec de belles lignes et de belles oppositions de couleurs chaudes et froides !
Marie

chpp (4001) 2007-10-05 7:43

Hi Michael
great picture. very good quality and amazing colours. I like the play of light and shadow.
the rocks seems so soft.....
very nicely framed
cheers
christian

Dyerco (9220) 2007-10-06 9:56

Beautiful study in shapes and colour Michael.The eye revolves in this image. Well done.
Phil

someguy (749) 2007-10-27 16:41

No matter how many photos I see of Antelope Canyon I'm still dazzled. This one is very nice, the differing textures and colors really add depth to it, nicely shot.

azleader (6) 2007-12-21 8:44

Composition, sharpness and color are all good. This is a fine technical achievement.

I share your feelings about taking this particular picture. Though not nearly as good as yours, I took a similar one for the same reason:
Upper Antelope Abstract