Photos
Antelope Canyon (photo)
Canyon Antelope ( photos )
Canyons. Canyons of America. Canyons of the USA. Canyon photos.
Interesting photos. Interesting places. Canyons. Antelope Canyon.
A place of stunning beauty — Antelope Canyon It got its name due to the reddish-red walls resembling the skin of this animal. It is located in northern Arizona, near the town of Page, 240 km from the Grand Canyon.
For centuries, water and wind have carved out hollows in the red sandstone to several hundred meters deep. This strange place, whose photographs can look even more beautiful and mysterious than reality, is all located within the layers of red sandstone, which is relatively soft and easily eroded.
Upper Antelope Canyon — 'The place where water runs through the rocks' — is the most frequently visited by tourists due to two of its features: the first is that the entrance and the entire length of this part of the canyon are at ground level and do not require climbing, the second is the sunlight coming through openings at the top of the canyon.
Lower Antelope Canyon — 'Spiral arches of rock' — is located a few kilometers further than the Upper Antelope Canyon. The journey in Lower Antelope Canyon remains significantly more difficult than the tour in Upper Antelope Canyon — the route is longer, at times narrower, and in some places, it is even impossible to stand on your feet.
Inside Antelope Canyon:
Entrance to the lower canyon. In the frame — it's just a crack in the earth's surface:
Stairs out of Antelope Canyon:
The main floor of the canyon lies about 10 – 15 meters deep. And the dance of the stone begins:
At times, the vestibular system goes crazy. The thing is, there are no absolutely vertical lines at the bottom of the canyon, and sometimes there isn't even a flat surface underfoot.:
Strong rains occur here, followed by the movement of rainwater. The sand in the water rubs against the canyon walls and creates intricate line patterns that are exciting and striking to the ordinary eye.:
During the rainy season, the canyon can be quickly flooded. During a thunderstorm or even at the slightest sign of its onset, descending into the canyon is categorically prohibited — the likelihood of sudden flooding is too high.:
To date, floods in the canyon are happening more and more frequently. The most recent flood occurred on October 30, 2006, and lasted for 36 hours, forcing the park administration to close the Lower Antelope Canyon for 5 months.:
On August 12, 1997, a torrent swept away 12 tourists in the Lower Canyon, 11 of whom died.:
Before the installation of metal stairs leading to the Lower Canyon, one had to climb up and down using ropes and very dangerous rope ladders.:
Despite easier access and equally stunning landscapes of the Upper Canyon, the Lower Antelope Canyon attracts photographers much more strongly.:
If your travel goal is to photograph the beauty of nature, it's best to visit the canyons in the summer, with the best lighting around midday. At other times, there won't be enough light. However, long exposures and additional artificial lighting can save the situation.:
Here, you particularly feel your connection with Mother Nature. The constantly changing light creates an amazingly uplifting mood. There are no two identical moments here, and it's impossible to take two identical photos. Light and shadows are in constant motion.:
Entrance to the lower canyon. In the frame — it's just a crack in the earth's surface:
Stairs out of Antelope Canyon:
The main floor of the canyon lies about 10 – 15 meters deep. And the dance of the stone begins:
At times, the vestibular system goes crazy. The thing is, there are no absolutely vertical lines at the bottom of the canyon, and sometimes there isn't even a flat surface underfoot.:
Strong rains occur here, followed by the movement of rainwater. The sand in the water rubs against the canyon walls and creates intricate line patterns that are exciting and striking to the ordinary eye.:
During the rainy season, the canyon can be quickly flooded. During a thunderstorm or even at the slightest sign of its onset, descending into the canyon is categorically prohibited — the likelihood of sudden flooding is too high.:
To date, floods in the canyon are happening more and more frequently. The most recent flood occurred on October 30, 2006, and lasted for 36 hours, forcing the park administration to close the Lower Antelope Canyon for 5 months.:
On August 12, 1997, a torrent swept away 12 tourists in the Lower Canyon, 11 of whom died.:
Before the installation of metal stairs leading to the Lower Canyon, one had to climb up and down using ropes and very dangerous rope ladders.:
Despite easier access and equally stunning landscapes of the Upper Canyon, the Lower Antelope Canyon attracts photographers much more strongly.:
If your travel goal is to photograph the beauty of nature, it's best to visit the canyons in the summer, with the best lighting around midday. At other times, there won't be enough light. However, long exposures and additional artificial lighting can save the situation.:
Here, you particularly feel your connection with Mother Nature. The constantly changing light creates an amazingly uplifting mood. There are no two identical moments here, and it's impossible to take two identical photos. Light and shadows are in constant motion.:
How useful is the material?Evaluation helps us choose topics
00 ratings
Listening to the articleReading aloud
Left:minFinishedListenPauseResumeReading aloudPausedQuote copiedFocus mode onFocus mode offFont sizeNo voice for this language in your browser
