God Beam

God Beam by Christophe Testi

God Beam

Canon 20D – 17-40mm L – 17mm – 1s – f/11

Antelope Canyon is the most-visited and most-photographed slot canyon in the American Southwest. It is located on Navajo land near Page, Arizona. Antelope Canyon formed over the course of millions of years by erosion of the Navajo Sandstone, primarily due to flash flooding and secondarily due to wind erosion. Rainwater (especially during monsoon season) runs into the wash that Antelope Canyon is part of, picking up speed and sand as it rushes through the narrow passageways. Over time the passageways are eroded away, making the corridors wider and smoothing hard edges in such a way as to form characteristic ‘flowing’ shapes in the rock. Upper Antelope Canyon, called Tse bighanilini, “the place where water runs through rocks” by the Navajo, is the most frequently visited by tourists, due to two considerations. First, its entrance and entire length are at ground level, requiring no climbing. Second, beams (shafts of direct sunlight radiating down from openings in the top of the canyon) are much more common in Upper than in Lower. Beams occur most often in the summer months, as they require the sun to be high in the sky.
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God Beam belongs to the following groups:

Gaia - The Living Planet, In the Moment, Landscape Photography and Masterpiece: Photography
  • Lorraine Creagh

    Lorraine Creagh, 9 months ago

    Stunning image

  • Steven Sandner

    Steven Sandner, 9 months ago

    Beautiful, stunning magical. Great work!

  • Jonathan Cohen

    Jonathan Cohen, 9 months ago

    This is masterful.

  • Karin  Lau

    Karin Lau, 9 months ago

    One of my all time favorite photos! This is going to make a great Christmas gift. :-)

  • nick board

    nick board, 9 months ago

    Beautiful capture, the light is nearly tangible.

  • EOS20

    EOS20Greeter, 9 months ago

    WOW!! The lighting and colours are great in this shot! Well done. :)

  • Naomi Frost

    Naomi Frost, 9 months ago

    Sensational.. straight to my favourites.

  • Helene Kippert

    Helene Kippert, 9 months ago

    Gorgeous!!

  • Angela Stewart

    Angela Stewart, 9 months ago

    The colours and lighting in this astounds me…brilliant work!

  • funkyfacestudio

    funkyfacestudio, 9 months ago

    This is amazing !

  • brummieboy

    brummieboy, 9 months ago

    This is quite superb!!!!!!!!!!!!

  • DawsonImages

    DawsonImages, 9 months ago

    a nice peice of work in a mystical place

  • Paul Louis Villani

    Paul Louis Vil..., 9 months ago

    Absolutely beautiful capture! :D

  • collectiveone

    collectiveone, 9 months ago

    Fantastic shot! On my must see list for sure. Very well captured!

  • midzing

    midzing, 9 months ago

    love it,,,, well done

  • Angela  Damecki

    Angela Damecki, 9 months ago

    This is incredible…. LOVE IT

  • Jennifer Vickers

    Jennifer Vickers, 9 months ago

    Pefection

  • Claire Armistead

    Claire Armistead, 9 months ago

    I’m not sure Mr Lik could do any better! Absolutely stunning picture – instant favourite! x

  • jesika

    jesika, 9 months ago

    I have never seen anything like this. Thank you for the photograph and the information.
    j

  • Helen Bascom KMA

    Helen Bascom KMA, 9 months ago

    Astonishing.

  • Douzy

    Douzy, 9 months ago

    Wow!! Tres impessionnant!!

  • chriso

    chriso, 9 months ago

    What an amazing place. You have caputred this beautifully from the beam of light to the texture of the walls of the canyon and the sandy floor. What sort of exposure did you use?

  • R Hansford Butler

    R Hansford Butler, 9 months ago

    wow! an amazing shot!

  • Antanas

    Antanas, 9 months ago

    Great exposure and colors, perfect lighting

  • jerry  alcantara

    jerry alcantara, 9 months ago

    wow!incredible shot ,i love it!

  • Basia McAuley

    Basia McAuley, 9 months ago

    That is such a brilliant capture, everything about this is awesome!

  • halftone

    halftone, 9 months ago

    Magic light! I’d love to visit this one day.

  • Irene  Burdell

    Irene Burdell, 9 months ago

    Absolutely beautiful.

  • Paul Pickford

    Paul Pickford, 9 months ago

    Outstanding work, very dramatic, love it…

  • Deborah Fuller

    Deborah Fuller, 9 months ago

    amazing, like all of your photos.

  • joolz

    joolz, 9 months ago

    This is an awesome shot Christpohe

  • Benjamin Scheurer

    Benjamin Scheurer, 9 months ago

    stunning capture….love how the light falls in.

  • Lucindawind

    Lucindawind, 9 months ago

    gorgeous shot !

  • Heather  Rivet  IPA

    Heather Rivet..., 9 months ago

    stunning

  • Nikki Mulkern

    Nikki Mulkern, 9 months ago

    Love this!! Gorgeous capture!

  • DawsonImages

    DawsonImages, 8 months ago

    superb

  • Martie Venter

    Martie Venter, 8 months ago

    Wow – what an amazing shot, that light is absolutely surreal and magical!

  • Olga

    Olga, 8 months ago

    Great title and a breathtaking “painting”....

  • Wendy  Slee KMA

    Wendy Slee KMA, 8 months ago

    This is stunning!

  • Jeff  Burns

    Jeff Burns, 8 months ago

    absoulutely awesome!

  • Eyal Nahmias

    Eyal Nahmias, 8 months ago

    I’ve seen many images of Antelope Canyon, but this one is simply splendid. Excellent light control and exposure, wonderful comp and perfect exposure. well done.

  • Bluetiger

    Bluetiger, 8 months ago

    Wow, this is the best shot of the Antelope Canyon i have ever seen,truly a great wonder of nature!

  • Robert Boretti

    Robert Boretti, 8 months ago

    Amazing.. You captured this beautifully!

  • BrendaKLoveless

    BrendaKLoveless, 8 months ago

    EXTREMELY GORGEOUS!!

  • Lisa  Kenny

    Lisa Kenny, 8 months ago

    Magnificent !!

  • Mark Tisdale

    Mark Tisdale, 8 months ago

    This is just fantastic!

  • Julie Langford

    Julie LangfordGreeter, 8 months ago

    Just awesome – what a shot.

  • Peco Grozdanovski

    Peco Grozdanovski, 8 months ago

    Bravo my friend! No comment:)

  • clau

    clau, 8 months ago

    this is wonderful, Christophe!...great work!!!

  • Melissa Kosswig

    Melissa Kosswig, 8 months ago

    Whoa. thats a powerful shot right there!

  • Tommy Seibold

    Tommy Seibold, 8 months ago

    um…thats incredible, awesome picture its so perfect

  • BySilent

    BySilent, 8 months ago

    Absolutely stunning….. great eye

  • Valerie Sardinas

    Valerie Sardinas, 8 months ago

    This is very nice as well..Are you from eyefetch by chance?

  • LinaFrancisco

    LinaFrancisco, 8 months ago

    so beautiful!!!!

  • ImagineByLisa

    ImagineByLisa, 8 months ago

    wow! thank you for bringing me HERE. i live in america and i’ve always wanted to go there. i think now, i will make it my next journey… phenomenol picture!

  • Ivor Tetteh-Lartey

    Ivor Tetteh-La..., 8 months ago

    a super image full of light

  • Andriy Portyanko

    Andriy Portyanko, 8 months ago

    Great image! Light and color, Simply beautiful!

  • Momlee Bhattacharjee

    Momlee Bhattac..., 8 months ago

    Lovely shot. This almost feels surreal. And good description to go with it too. Great work!

  • Annika Strömgren

    Annika Strömgren, 8 months ago

    Wonderful!

  • Philip B R Jones

    Philip B R Jones, 8 months ago

    WOW!

  • Emma Anderson

    Emma Anderson, 8 months ago

    These images are stunning.

  • Naomi Mawson

    Naomi Mawson, 8 months ago

    This is just so magical – the ray of light and it’s reflection on the rocks is superb.

  • thrumyeyes

    thrumyeyes, 8 months ago

    If it hasn’t made the front page it should be there.

  • Amanda Cole

    Amanda Cole, 8 months ago

    This shot is great, its well framed and the light and contrast is amazing

  • Globalphotos

    Globalphotos, 8 months ago

    Words cannot describe the beauty of this image …........ breath taking ….....

  • AMHERN0525

    AMHERN0525, 8 months ago

    love the intense red… the sun shining through is a beautiful touch

  • Craig Goldsmith

    Craig Goldsmith, 8 months ago

    Gorgeous image, I’ve seen this canyon in many photos and there is something magical and eerie about every single shot.

  • BornToRoam

    BornToRoam, 8 months ago

    Wow, unbelievable !!

  • gleung

    gleung, 8 months ago

    This photo is absolutely amazing. The texture on the rocks provides a 3-D effect you could almost feel the warmth of the sunbeam.

  • Al Neaimi

    Al Neaimi, 8 months ago

    superr image

  • Jan Cartwright

    Jan Cartwright, 8 months ago

    Surreal and wonderful. Although I’ve been to Arizona several times, I’ve never had time while there to plan a trip to Antelope Canyon. Now you’ve inspired me to get there. Love everything about your shot – the light, the clarity, and the way the pattern of light on the floor of the canyon looks like a person (or an alien – maybe an escapee from Area 51?)

  • paulspoon

    paulspoon, 8 months ago

    this is unbelievable. what a great phot and thanks for the description. I want to visit this place.

  • Annsart

    Annsart, 8 months ago

    All your work is awesome…hard to choose a favorite. I love this one though. I want to got there!!!!

  • Gerard Rotse

    Gerard Rotse, 8 months ago

    Beau travail. Excellent work

  • Tristan :)

    Tristan :), 8 months ago

    WOW

  • KevinH

    KevinH, 8 months ago

    WOW! awesome shot! i love the reds and the oranges of the walls and of course the beam! such a beautiful shot!

  • tonilouise

    tonilouise, 8 months ago

    An amazing shot. I don’t how I’ve missed you. Thankyou so much for all the wonderful comments on my pics. I’m so glad you stopped by, it gave me the oppotunity to visit your amazing portfolio.. :~)

  • judygal

    judygal, 8 months ago

    Great image.

  • Hazel

    Hazel, 8 months ago

    Not seen one this good.

  • KathyT

    KathyT, 8 months ago

    Stunning capture. That beam of light is amazing. Excellent work with the exposure!

  • Jonicool

    Jonicool, 8 months ago

    This is stunning!! Love your title!

  • katphoto

    katphoto, 8 months ago

    what a beautiful shot – glorious

  • hangthisphoto

    hangthisphoto, 8 months ago

    Man, this is THE image of all images. WOW. I’ve seen Peter Liks version and this is simply the BEST i’ve seen. Well done.

  • Nicole Pearce

    Nicole Pearce, 8 months ago

    Stunning stunning stuff, love this.

  • Clare McClelland

    Clare McClelland, 8 months ago

    I would so love to visit these canyons! They are so beautiful. It must be an amazing feeling to stand in the presence of so much natural beauty and then a joy to see the photos reflect that moment. Lucky you and what a stunning image!

  • Joanne Piechota

    Joanne Piechota, 8 months ago

    Absolutely beautiful!!!

  • andiesmith

    andiesmith, 8 months ago

    this is amazing!!! I’ve always wanted to see something like this in person!

  • Tony Elieh

    Tony Elieh, 8 months ago

    Superb!!!

  • gabryshak

    gabryshak, 8 months ago

    love the colors and light in this… wonderful image and title

  • RonniLeigh

    RonniLeigh, 8 months ago

    Beautifully done I love your style!

  • Hippo

    Hippo, 8 months ago

    Absolutely stunning.

  • Shane  Walker

    Shane Walker, 8 months ago

    Superb shot

  • Stephen Colquitt

    Stephen Colquitt, 8 months ago

    Christophe – you are a lucky man to have visited this place. What a stunning series you have from here in your portfolio. This one is a stand out

  • Robert Daveant

    Robert Daveant, 8 months ago

    words cant describe how beautiful this is..bravo

  • Care

    Care, 8 months ago

    Beautiful shot!...I can see why this is such a photographed place!

  • Trevor Patterson IPA

    Trevor Patters..., 8 months ago

    wow, what a magical place.

  • Sheryl Kasper

    Sheryl Kasper, 8 months ago

    This is an absolutely beautiful photo of this canyon. Wow.

  • Leeo

    Leeo, 8 months ago

    Stunning! Simply stunning!

  • diffusion

    diffusion, 8 months ago

    This is so stunningly beautiful!!!!

  • elisab

    elisab, 8 months ago

    This is beautiful. You have captured it magnificently.

  • Gregory Ewanowich

    Gregory Ewanowich, 8 months ago

    Absolutely breathtaking and awe inspiring!

  • Birgitta

    Birgitta, 8 months ago

    One of your best. :-)
    And again, congratz on the sale!
    (Been wanting to go to A. Canyon for years…hopefully someday!)

  • Birgitta

    Birgitta, 8 months ago

    By the way-
    you left out “pizza” in your tag line.
    ;-)

  • Lynn De Serres

    Lynn De Serres, 8 months ago

    The perfect image.

  • Mark  Coleman

    Mark Coleman, 8 months ago

    One of the places I want to go to, great shot here one of the best I’ve seen

  • Madeline M.  Allen

    Madeline M. A..., 8 months ago

    Stunning!

  • Phil Thomson IPA

    Phil Thomson IPA, 8 months ago

    Perfect in every way !!!!! That light shaft, tones, textures and composure are ALL incredible !!!

  • lensman

    lensman, 8 months ago

    As a set, these pics are some of the best I’ve seen in a long time.
    Gorgeous colours and textures.

  • dolphin

    dolphin, 8 months ago

    What a breathtaking photo !
    Congratulations !!!

  • Dakolina

    Dakolina, 8 months ago

    such an outstanding photograph, beautiful ray of light and the rusty brown colour is magnificent

  • berndt2

    berndt2, 8 months ago

    Incredible image, almost otherworldly in beauty. I can’t believe how the way you’ve captured the beam of light actually MIMICS the effect of the folds in the rock. Perfectly lit, you can almost imagine the sand at the base is being fused solid with the holy light

  • Tom Newman

    Tom Newman, 8 months ago

    Magnificent photograph Christophe :-)

  • ajreece

    ajreece, 8 months ago

    Love this!!!!!!

  • Trace Lowe

    Trace Lowe, 8 months ago

    Perfect!

  • LostBoy1

    LostBoy1, 8 months ago

    Hey man..Talk about awesome Lighting!!!

  • kcranmer

    kcranmer, 8 months ago

    This is absolutely sensation…perfection in every way!

  • Annette Blattman

    Annette Blattman, 8 months ago

    this is so beautiful, words can not describe it.

  • Robert Mullner

    Robert Mullner, 8 months ago

    These are about the finest examples of this much photographed scene I ever seen…you are I quote “the master”...cheers Chris…rgs, Rob.

  • Jeremy Harrington

    Jeremy Harrington, 8 months ago

    that is a stunning image.. well done

  • Catalin Soare

    Catalin Soare, 8 months ago

    Fascinatinf, superb work! FAV!!!

  • littlemrsPat

    littlemrsPat, 8 months ago

    I love this!!

  • Donna Teleis

    Donna Teleis, 8 months ago

    Wow! this is awesome…...
    thank you for your comment

  • Brian Puhl IPA

    Brian Puhl IPA, 8 months ago

    This is gorgeous, I just wish I could go there now!

  • Per Einar Gunnarsen  IPA

    Per Einar Gunn..., 8 months ago

    Stunning! FAV!!!!

  • Dakolina

    Dakolina, 8 months ago

    this is so prefect .. so much so that words are not enough

  • Lisa Putman

    Lisa Putman, 8 months ago

    Wow! Amazing! Gorgeous color and light. What a combination!

  • John Roshka

    John Roshka, 8 months ago

    Great capture. I guess there were a lot of photographer at that moment…:). Awesome.

  • K Donatelli

    K Donatelli, 8 months ago

    Great shot…I have been there too…What a beautiful place!

  • focus

    focus, 8 months ago

    absolutely awesome shot.

  • khosie

    khosie, 8 months ago

    Absolutely divine!!

  • ellevrg

    ellevrg, 8 months ago

    your images are amazing.

  • vonne

    vonne, 8 months ago

    WOW! This is an amazing shot!

  • Diana Treglown

    Diana Treglown, 8 months ago

    LOVE your images of Antelope Canyon!!
    I was just there last spring…absolutely breath-taking!! ~ Diana

  • mlgkats

    mlgkats, 8 months ago

    way to cool ,great shot

  • MaluC

    MaluC, 8 months ago

    oh woww wonderful capture the light looks awesome!

  • Judith Winde

    Judith Winde, 8 months ago

    This is magnificent!! Perfectly composed!

  • Gregoryno6

    Gregoryno6, 8 months ago

    Spiffindicular. There, I bet nobody else has used that one yet.
    Good work!

  • Linda  Tenenbaum

    Linda Tenenbaum, 8 months ago

    You have done justice to nature’s beauty, bravo!
    LL

  • Jeffrey S. Rease

    Jeffrey S. Rease, 8 months ago

    Great work getting the beautiful photos of the slot canyons! I would like to visit sometime.

  • Alan Rodmell

    Alan Rodmell, 8 months ago

    This is great. All of it. Colour, sharpness, curves and that sun beam…wow. Awesome shot

  • sarrobi

    sarrobi, 8 months ago

    Impressive. I think these are some of the best shots of Antelope Canyon that I’ve seen.

  • AngelMel

    AngelMel, 8 months ago

    Awesome photo!

  • ashy0073

    ashy0073, 8 months ago

    i think miss britney spears once shot a film clip in this area haha magic shot

  • kmargetts

    kmargetts, 8 months ago

    Stunning!

  • Christopher  Ewing

    Christopher E..., 8 months ago

    awesome shot..one of the best ive seen of this area..very nice

  • Mohsen Bayramnejad

    Mohsen Bayramn..., 8 months ago

    Wow! really amazing!
    Bravo!

  • Rebecca Garibay

    Rebecca Garibay, 8 months ago

    beautiful work congradulations

  • houk

    houk, 8 months ago

    Gorgeous

  • Patricia L. Ballard

    Patricia L. Ba..., 8 months ago

    Wonderful twist on this canyon.

  • Antoine Dagobert

    Antoine Dagobert, 8 months ago

    superb

  • EvaMcDermott

    EvaMcDermott, 8 months ago

    Wonderful capture!

  • Jan Cartwright

    Jan Cartwright, 8 months ago

    This photo looks like God is sending life to earth – I know I’ve seen it before, and commented, but came across it again today. What an amazing take on an incredible spot!

  • liak

    liak, 8 months ago

    Great photo, well done!

  • Andrew Robertson

    Andrew Robertson, 8 months ago

    This is incredible Christophe, absolutely stunning. I am lost for words…...

  • Heather  Rivet  IPA

    Heather Rivet..., 8 months ago

    outstanding

  • photomama4

    photomama4, 8 months ago

    breathtaking photo!!!!

  • Mundy Hackett

    Mundy Hackett, 8 months ago

    Wow, what a shot!

  • dominiquelandau

    dominiquelandau, 8 months ago

    great shot!!!!!!!!

  • Ann Garrett

    Ann Garrett, 8 months ago

    Fabulous

  • Nicole Goggins

    Nicole Goggins, 8 months ago

    awesome series – love the colours, textures, lines and of course the light. all v. well framed too…

  • igotmeacanon

    igotmeacanon, 8 months ago

    hmmmmmmmm wowwww

  • Kalena Hill

    Kalena Hill, 8 months ago

    WOW gorgeous!

  • angelfyre

    angelfyre, 8 months ago

    I just stumbled onto you through someone else’s favorite list. And I agree with Skeeter and the others, that is stunning. Breathtaking, trully devine, I love the rich color.

  • Jewd

    Jewd, 8 months ago

    This absolutly exrtraordinary,. as are all thisseries, my mouth dropped open, they are so luscious and sensual…your compositions, color and use of light are truly amazing, these are on my wish list..

  • Jennib

    Jennib, 8 months ago

    SUPERB IMAGE

  • micmac

    micmac, 8 months ago

    Breathtaking.

  • pinkarmy25

    pinkarmy25, 8 months ago

    Superb!

  • David Iori

    David Iori, 8 months ago

    Great work Christophe

  • Don Guindon

    Don Guindon, 8 months ago

    Wicked light and nice natural colours, splendidly composed I’d like to add.

  • Jenny Haskey

    Jenny Haskey, 7 months ago

    Breathtaking stuff!

  • Yago Veith

    Yago Veith, 7 months ago

    brilliant !!
    :-)

  • justlinda

    justlinda, 7 months ago

    Quite stunning, an amazing series of photographs!.

  • Interpretations

    Interpretations, 7 months ago

    Beautiful !

  • NicoleBPhotos

    NicoleBPhotos, 7 months ago

    This is awesome!!

  • Andy Harris

    Andy Harris, 7 months ago

    great image you’ve captured here… lighting is great!

  • Shaddy

    Shaddy, 7 months ago

    Unbelievable shot Christophe! Beautiful…

  • GabrielK

    GabrielK, 7 months ago

    wow, fantastic capture

  • Gayle Shaw

    Gayle Shaw, 7 months ago

    Supurb image, in fact the whole set is supurb!

  • Jen Davies

    Jen Davies, 7 months ago

    Fantastic capture! wonderful colours

  • Jamaboop

    Jamaboop, 7 months ago

    This is absolutely amazing!!! It almost looks surreal or like something from a sci- fi story!!! WOW!

  • Kathie Nichols

    Kathie Nichols, 7 months ago

    Magnificent capture, just love this!!!!

  • IngerMargrete

    IngerMargrete, 7 months ago

    Excellent!!

  • Dave Aarons

    Dave Aarons, 7 months ago

    Beautiful

  • antonio

    antonio, 7 months ago

    Spectacular photo the light inside the cave looks great…good work here.

  • armybangkok

    armybangkok, 7 months ago

    Wow!!!!! I love this wonderful shot very much.

  • Al Neaimi

    Al Neaimi, 7 months ago

    this is just amazing , love your photos , well done mate

  • Darren Burdell

    Darren Burdell, 7 months ago

    Amazing Light!

  • Taylor Jury

    Taylor Jury, 7 months ago

    This is absolutely breathtaking. I love it. GREAT shot.

    Taylor

  • TriggerHappy

    TriggerHappy, 7 months ago

    so gentle and sensual

  • ItsAboutLight

    ItsAboutLight, 7 months ago

    One of the best slot canyon images I’ve seen – simply breathtaking.

  • shell4art

    shell4art, 7 months ago

    This whole series is phenomenal. I wish this site gave us all the settings and details. You are certainly one to watch and learn from. As to this being photographed so often, well, you nailed it spot on and gave us images unseen! Bravo!

  • martym

    martym, 7 months ago

    wow you are truly talented all your photo’s rock

  • Teresa Zieba

    Teresa Zieba, 7 months ago

    Excellent work. Thanks for all the info. Now I can plan my next trip. At least I know where.

  • Craig Hender

    Craig Hender, 7 months ago

    Fantastic shot.

  • Damiend

    Damiend, 7 months ago

    Superb capture, this is brilliant!!!

  • Sherstin Schwartz

    Sherstin Schwartz, 7 months ago

    I absolutely love this, it looks very magical…

  • Jennifer Woodward

    Jennifer Woodward, 7 months ago

    Again, stunning work!!

  • Charlotte Ottilo

    Charlotte Ottilo, 7 months ago

    Ok after it took 10 minutes to scroll down to this box..I have to say that is a stunning photo! I was there and just couldn’t get it together… Next time! Wonderful portfolio!!

  • FortPhoto

    FortPhoto, 7 months ago

    A wonderful series, the sunbeam really draws the interest in as evidenced by all the comments. Very fine work!

  • Marnie Kirkness

    Marnie Kirkness, 7 months ago

    comment number 499936780: all of the above

  • Lis29

    Lis29, 7 months ago

    Oh look angel rays :) This a beautiful shot….

  • brianjarvis

    brianjarvis, 7 months ago

    NEAT

  • S.K. Ung

    S.K. Ung, 7 months ago

    Amazing!

  • Angelina Marekwica

    Angelina Marek..., 7 months ago

    im sure i dont have to talk

  • Steve Bulford

    Steve Bulford, 7 months ago

    Love your work!!!!!!!

  • LoveMy7Cs

    LoveMy7Cs, 7 months ago

    Truly gorgeous. God does the best work! Thank you for capturing it!!

  • John E Adams

    John E Adams, 7 months ago

    So fine!

  • Basil