Spirit Land

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Upper Antelope Canyon

Is a spectacular petrified sand dune, created by wind, water and sand, presenting a sculptured masterpiece.
My Navajo Indian guide was lovely and explained many of the legends associated with this area.

Was so lucky at one point to have the canyon to myself, peaceful, serene and incredibly beautiful.
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  • richardredhawk

    richardredhawk

    very interesting the shades make it intriguing

  • Globalphotos replied

    Thank you :)

  • Peter Hill

    Peter Hill

    Wow. This is a unique capture! And that is sand pouring down? Beautiful light and texture too. Awesome.

  • Globalphotos replied

    Thanks so much Peter, certainly is sand :)

  • Kenny Gulley Jr.

    Kenny Gulley Jr.

    brilliant! i thought …imean..wow!

  • Globalphotos replied

    Thanks Kenny !!

  • Maree Toogood

    Maree Toogood

    Incredible….outstanding shot

  • Globalphotos replied

    Thanks so much Maree :))

  • AthenaBlanco

    AthenaBlanco

    Excellent composition; Magical capture!

  • Globalphotos replied

    Thank you so much Athena :)

  • Sensiworld

    Sensiworld

    Great photo !
    Light is so beautiful in it.

  • Globalphotos replied

    Thank you :))

  • Heloisa Castro

    Heloisa Castro

    perfect

  • Globalphotos replied

    Glad you like it :)

  • Al Bourassa

    Al Bourassa

    WOWOWOWOWOWOW!!!

  • Globalphotos replied

    Thanks Al :)

  • Steven  Agius

    Steven Agius

    Wonderful shot, love the lighting and colour in this, well done.

  • Globalphotos replied

    Thanks so much Steven, such a beautiful place :)

  • Tatiana R

    Tatiana R

    Wow, it certainly ia an amazing shot, is it a real colour or enhanced? Either way, beautiful!

  • Globalphotos replied

    Thanks, this is the actual colour. Antelope canyon has various shades of orange, yellow, red, purple and brown. Will post another shot later showing all the various combinations and formations :)

  • Tom Vaughan

    Tom Vaughan

    Wow, V! This is truly spectacular… not easy to get a unique image from there, but you clearly did! I really like the darker tones, with just enough detail.

  • Globalphotos replied

    Thanks so much Tom I wanted to shoot something different. This canyon is certainly very well photographed. A more traditional shot will follow at some point no doubt lol

  • Tatiana R

    Tatiana R

    I know it can be, but it is still amazing!.. I remember going on 4-wheel drive safari on Rainbow beach going from Fraser Island in Noosa, and the colours of the sand were amazing, soooo colourful! Need to go there again to take photos!

    Great work! Can’t wait to see more!

  • Globalphotos replied

    Sand colours can be amazing and Fraser is beautiful, you’d have better revisit !!

    Thanks :))

  • Noel Elliot

    Noel Elliot

    Took my breath away

  • Globalphotos replied

    Lovely comment, thank you :)

  • Anthony Mancuso

    Anthony Mancuso

    superb!!!

  • Globalphotos replied

    Why thank you very much !

  • Janos Sison

    Janos Sison

    nice capture and beautiful color

  • Globalphotos replied

    Thank you :)

  • Tony Elieh

    Tony Elieh

    This photo is Amazing !!! a Silky Scene very good job here

  • Globalphotos replied

    Thank you so much Tony for the lovely comment, appreciated :))

  • John Dekker

    John Dekker

    wonderful light, color and texture…..beautiful shot

  • Globalphotos replied

    Appreciate your comment, thank you John :)

  • ManaMoon

    ManaMoon

    You capture natures beauty so well, amazing!!!

  • Globalphotos replied

    Lovely compliment, thank you :)

  • LoneAngel

    LoneAngel

    stunning

  • Globalphotos replied

    Thank you :)

  • David Iori

    David Iori

    Wonderful shot V

  • Globalphotos replied

    Thanks David :)

  • davidmilne

    davidmilne

    WOW!! Stunning V,gorgeous location,superb flow from sand,excellent photography!! :-)))

  • Globalphotos replied

    Lovely comment David and so appreciated :-)))

  • Helene Kippert

    Helene Kippert

    Wonderful shot V

  • Globalphotos replied

    Thank you so much Helene :)

  • Ravenor

    Ravenor

    Wow!. amazing image Varinia, this is magical…

  • Globalphotos replied

    Lovely comment, thanks Ray :))

  • Matt Halls

    Matt Halls

    What a beautiful shot and ideal exposure. Sensational GP!

  • Globalphotos replied

    So glad you like it Matt , thank you :))

  • Marcus Grant

    Marcus Grant

    Beatiful capture V, stunning

  • Globalphotos replied

    Thanks so much Marcus , glad you like it :))

  • David Parkin

    David Parkin

    Stunning work, again, this photograph is absolutely magnificent.

  • Globalphotos replied

    Thank you so much for all the wonderful comments tonight David, so appreciate them :)

  • Tom Gomez

    Tom Gomez

    Wonderful, love the enhancements. You have made this spectacular …

  • Globalphotos replied

    Thank you so much Tom, appreciate your comments :)

  • Tony Middleton

    Tony Middleton

    Like sand falling through an hour glass – great result !

  • Globalphotos replied

    Thanks Tone, was happy with this one :)

  • stevendesiow

    stevendesiow

    Wow absolutely perfect.

  • Globalphotos replied

    Thank you so very much !!!

  • Joanne  Bradley

    Joanne Bradley

    Exceptional shot Varinia!

  • Globalphotos replied

    Thanks so much Joanne :))

  • Caroline Gorka

    Caroline Gorka

    Incredible ..

  • Globalphotos replied

    Happy you like it Caroline :)) Thank you

  • Sean Farragher

    Sean Farragher

    beautiful shot

  • Michele Duncan IPA

    Michele Duncan...

    Fantastic capture. So nice to see the world through your captivating lens!

  • gemlenz

    gemlenz

    awesome capture…

  • Gino Iori

    Gino Iori

    Great image – congrats !

  • bobbymcleod

    bobbymcleod

    another gorgeous image….stunning!

  • James Hughes

    James Hughes

    Fantastic image.

  • aphoto4you

    aphoto4you

    I am happy to aprove this image for the group…Thank you for being part of US NATIONAL Park Group Its besutiful my friend..

  • Andrew Bosman

    Andrew Bosman

    An incredible use of natural light V. This is photography (the manipulation of light) at it’s very best.

  • Rangi Matthews

    Rangi Matthews

    incredible shot m8

  • Jacqueline Barreto

    Jacqueline Bar...

    wonderful capture.

  • Mui-Ling Teh

    Mui-Ling Teh

    Very lovely shot; like the lighting on the spilling sand.

  • Carol & Kev Haberle

    Carol & Kev Ha...

    Wow, so mystical…what more can I say But…SUPERB!!!!

  • Ann Garrett
  • Vytas Gaizutis

    Vytas Gaizutis

    Love it!

  • Ben Messina

    Ben Messina

    This is great, so nice to see something so different from this location.

  • DawsonImages

    DawsonImages

    Beautiful !

  • gashwen

    gashwen

    simply beautiful!!well captured!

  • marshall calvert  IPA

    marshall calve...

    how wonderful to be there and you made a stunning image great shutter speed to bring the sand detail and wonderful colours

  • Jonathan Russell

    Jonathan Russell

    absolutely surreal – great work.

  • Robert Mullner

    Robert Mullner

    Superb shot Varinia…unique take on this brilliant place…Great work…

  • Peter Zentjens

    Peter Zentjens

    A perfect and original capture of a wonderful place!

  • Globalphotos

    Globalphotos

    Thank you all so very much xx

  • iffymood

    iffymood

    stunning.

  • Inishiata

    Inishiata

    Congratulations on being featured on the Photo-Zen group Homepage.
    Beautiful image – very womb like.

  • Globalphotos replied

    Thank you so much :)

  • Ben Herman

    Ben Herman

    timeless.

  • tsarge

    tsarge

    I love it hon – perfect shot :D

  • Charl045

    Charl045

    When I was here I didn’t have a clue as to what settings I should use.. This is one fantastic capture! You must be so proud!

  • Globalphotos replied

    I shoot from the hip basically, in a place like that you really don’t have much time to plan do you?. Apparently there are photographic tours you can go on but I wasn’t thrilled at the idea of others with tripods LOL…...... I was so lucky to get the canyon to myself for a fair while then managed to have a play !! I am rather proud of this one, it’s hard to shoot something original from such a popular spot. Thank you so much for all your lovely comments Charlotte really appreciate them xx

  • Charl045

    Charl045

    Yes Var, I do know what you mean about the timing and planning. And Yes I also heard about the photographic tour but decided against it, maybe for the same reason’s..lol it was so long ago I don’t remember. And Kudos to you for getting such a time to yourself, the Navajo’s are such lovely people are they not! You should be proud of this one..I haven’t seen one like this..so yes, take it and run baby!..LOL

  • Globalphotos replied

    They are lovely and thanks hugssss :)))

  • kjgordon

    kjgordon

    did you hike down….Many years ago I hiked from Bright Angel down…amazing…

  • Globalphotos replied

    They won’t let you hike to Antelope Canyon apparently, you only have up to 2 hour time limit there :)

  • micmac

    micmac

    I don,t know why I’ve missed that one ,it’s incredable .

  • PPPhotoArt

    PPPhotoArt

    absolutely wonderful work and yes it is very spiritiual!!!!!!

  • Steve Chapple

    Steve Chapple

    So special, a wonderful image!

    “No matter how slow the film, Spirit always stands still long enough for the photographer It has chosen.”
    Minor White.

  • Globalphotos replied

    Thank you and for the lovely quote :))

  • RLHall

    RLHall

    Magical and gorgeous

  • Keeli

    Keeli

    Excellent!

  • izhar alam

    izhar alam

    i like this photo….

  • John Edwards

    John Edwards

    Another of your images with the WOW factor. Breathtaking quality of work again.

  • Lenka

    Lenka

    Beautiful light, lovely composition!
    Congratulations on becoming featured work in the Photo-Zen group!

  • Michelle Dry

    Michelle Dry

    Beautiful imagery there… Really evocative…

  • Cain Doherty

    Cain Doherty

    superb use of light and shape

  • Debbie Irwin

    Debbie Irwin

    I had to look at this several times to get the full impact, going over the details… I’ve wanted to go to this place since the first photograph I saw of it. You have captured such beauty!

  • Globalphotos replied

    Thank you so much Debbie :))

  • Bill Morgenstern

    Bill Morgenstern

    This is the most intriguing Antelope Canyon shots I have ever seen and perhaps one of the very best. Simply Superb!

  • Globalphotos replied

    Wow thank you for that amazing comment, very hard to come up with an original shot, appreciate your visit :)) Varinia

  • LindaR

    LindaR

    excellent ~ !! I am speechless walking through your portfolio ~ thanks so much for making my morning! xx

  • Dustin Andres

    Dustin Andres

    B-e-a-utiful!

  • Neil Swenser

    Neil Swenser

    Brilliant work.

  • Rasjelle

    Rasjelle

    Wow, so abstract. Really beautiful!

  • Tessa Bishop

    Tessa Bishop

    Breathtakingly beautiful, a favorite for sure

  • joe gooding

    joe gooding

    wow, cant stop looking at this shot, so peaceful

  • steen

    steen

    divine

  • Liv Stockley

    Liv Stockley

    Stunning image,.... you have some beautiful photos in your folio :-)

  • Walter Quirtmair

    Walter Quirtmair

    Wonderful light and depth, well done!

  • moonlight

    moonlight

    wow! impressive

  • Nikki Trexel

    Nikki Trexel

    absolutely stunning. it is like light pouring out. beautiful work.

  • John Wright

    John Wright

    Beautiful capture.

  • Stephen Rowsell

    Stephen Rowsell

    gorgeous love the colour, I’d love to visit this canyon someday!

  • Globalphotos

    Globalphotos

    Thank you all so very much :))

  • Charles McKean
  • derrickh

    derrickh

    i love this shot great colors and comp.

  • Mira Dobreva

    Mira Dobreva

    WOW incredible, you have so many fans,,,what can i tell more about your work?! Only that is fantastic!!!

  • Paul Swan

    Paul Swan

    Excellent – as are all of your images.

  • H M Bascom

    H M Bascom

    Oh my this is one of those, gasp images. It’s so beautiful it made me catch my breath! Gorgeous.

  • Globalphotos replied

    Why thank you so very much, this is one of the few of my work I actually have hanging on a wall :))

  • linskudd

    linskudd

    A dream.

  • Ken Fortie

    Ken Fortie

    WOW! Amazing!

  • Brent Monger

    Brent Monger

    Awesome capture! Can’t wait to go there myself!

  • artsphotoshop

    artsphotoshop

    WOW! WOW! WOW! just INCREDIBLE!!!!!

  • Globalphotos replied

    Guess you like this one :)) thanks so much

  • Per E. Gunnarsen

    Per E. Gunnarsen

    This is SUPERB!! Love it!

  • David DeWitt

    David DeWitt

    I love the way you composed the picture with the three tiers coming down to the water’s edge and the fragile lighting just barely showing the lines in the formations. FANTASTIC!! I have to know – did you place the tuft of flower on the ledge ? It adds incredibley to the whole.

  • Crispin  Gardner IPA

    Crispin Gardn...

    This is beautiful Varinia. Love the sand ‘waterfall’.

  • Julian Escardo

    Julian Escardo

    Thank you for your visits…....you do fine work btw…..I look at this and I melt – compliments!

  • Brian Carey

    Brian Carey

    Great shot!

  • Xenia

    Xenia

    LIKE A DREAM BEAUTIFUL!

  • Sharon Davey

    Sharon Davey

    STUNNING shot BEAUTIFULLY captured GREAT WORK!!!!!!!!!

  • Jan Piller

    Jan Piller

    Wow! This is magical!!

  • Stephanie Johnson

    Stephanie Johnson

    Fascinating shot! What a spectacular place.

  • SreyaWU

    SreyaWU

    Beautiful beyond words.

  • Steven Guy

    Steven Guy

    How amazing is this !

  • Globalphotos

    Globalphotos

    Thank you all so very much :))

  • Travis  Easton

    Travis Easton

    You so inspire me to travel Varinia with all your stunning work, perfect shot mate.

  • Globalphotos replied

    Aww thanks Trav, travel is an essential part of life for me :)

  • Travis  Easton

    Travis Easton

    Kind of never got to it myself, always meant to, but kind of got involved buying cars and being in bands and then before I knew it married and kids. Still I am blessed to have such amazing places within a few hours of home and one day I’ll do it although now it will probably be when my kids have flown the coop, life’s good ;-) Just hard when horribly talented people like you take every opportunity to rub my nose in it, lol.

  • Globalphotos replied

    Sounds like you have the ideal life in many respects and lucky you :)) Aww no nose rubbing, for now :P lol

  • Travis  Easton

    Travis Easton

    Yes family life is truly a blessing, kids are just starting to get old enough for me to share some of the places I love with them too (I’m trying to rub back a bit… is it working? ;b, RU in or approaching or have any desire to enjoy that part of life Varinia?

  • Globalphotos replied

    Hehe maybe, good to see they are going to have a love of the environment too :)

  • Lucindawind

    Lucindawind

    your work is always so stunning and fabulous!

  • Globalphotos replied

    Aww thank you :))

  • StacyLee

    StacyLee

    Wow this is truly special :)

  • Globalphotos replied

    Lovely comment, thanks :))

  • SarahTrangmar

    SarahTrangmar

    Wow – stunning!

  • NautilusBlue

    NautilusBlue

    Beautiful

  • Globalphotos replied

    Why thank you :)

  • Bluesrose

    Bluesrose

    This one is very beautiful. Fantastic work!

  • Globalphotos replied

    Thank you very much :))

  • syd baker

    syd baker

    What a wonderful image!! How Excellent!!

  • richiedean

    richiedean

    I find this deliciously beautiful Varinia, its almost erotic, the play of light and stunning colours, coupled with the flow of sand, make this an exceptional image …..... love it ….... :))

  • Globalphotos replied

    Glad you see it the same way as me, thanks so much Richie :)

  • faizee

    faizee

    BEAUTIFUL work

  • NautilusBlue

    NautilusBlue

    Stunning!!!

  • GerryMac

    GerryMac

    fantastic capture! love the colour and lighting!

  • Larry Varley

    Larry Varley

    Wow, amazing light and colour!

  • billyboy

    billyboy

    Varinia, it’s so fortunate you have the technical skills to give justice to this stunningly beautiful place. Wonderful shot!

  • asparks13

    asparks13

    Wow, this is an absolutely amazing shot! Well done!

  • Mel Brackstone

    Mel Brackstone

    Fantastic image, Varinia!!!

  • artist4peace

    artist4peace

    awwwwwe some

  • whittyart

    whittyart

    Landscape becomes draped in enigmatic dunes of serenity… : )

  • Globalphotos

    Globalphotos

    Thank you all so very much :-))

  • mikepaulhamus

    mikepaulhamus

    did I say awesome….

  • Globalphotos replied

    You have now !! Thanks Mike

  • Paul Doucette

    Paul Doucette

    Beautiful!! Love the shadows! Definately a favorite!

  • Globalphotos replied

    Thank you so very much :-)

  • Donovan wilson

    Donovan wilson

    one of the best i have seen of this canyon..

  • Globalphotos replied

    Wonderful comment, thank you so much !!

  • Eva and Klaus Weber-Wanjek

    Eva and Klaus ...

    Really fantastic work!!!

  • Globalphotos replied

    Thank you so much guys :-))

  • Antonio Zarli

    Antonio Zarli

    That’s a marvellous image. Very well done.

  • Globalphotos replied

    Grazie molto Antonio

  • Kasia  Kotlarska

    Kasia Kotlarska

    Lovely art!

  • Shanina Conway

    Shanina Conway

    Stunning, breathtaking work…pure magic;)

  • artGIA

    artGIA

    beautiful image! fantastic work!

  • brianjarvis

    brianjarvis

    great shot

  • Ted Byrne

    Ted Byrne

    Minimalism is so hard to pull off in a low key image. But to do it in color while abstracting out the very essence of both color and light… well, this is an awesome creation… add the powerful composition and … hell, I’d be jealous if I even thought I could have pulled it off. It is almost spiritual.

  • dmarie

    dmarie

    how beautiful…what visions to see…I’m jealous (heehee)...excellent work…fabulous photos… :-)

  • calves

    calves

    Brilliant!!...:)

  • LadyD

    LadyD

    This is unreal! Unreal!!!!

  • Adam Bykowski

    Adam Bykowski

    Man I had to climb all the way down to the bottom of this endless pit of a page. Congrats on that alone. You obviously have a winner here by the sheer numbers of comments. The way the sand is pouring just slightly really makes this special. The spoltlighting doesn’t suck either. Great work.

  • Globalphotos replied

    Thank you so much :-))

  • lizalady

    lizalady

    Beautiful shot. You must have been special to have ‘you time’. That is an amazing place with lots of tourist. I couldn’t believe the beauty there. I had to fave this one.

  • Globalphotos replied

    Thank you so much, was certainly very special to be there alone :-))

  • Gregory Ewanowich

    Gregory Ewanowich

    Such a beautiful place. It must have been quite an experience to be there alone for a while. Very spiritual and it really comes across in this capture.

  • Ciska

    Ciska

    Oh wow what an amazing shot, great lighting & colours. What an experience…

  • mwfoster

    mwfoster

    Very nice shot. As the host of soon to be gone National Park and wildlife group I’m picking out some of the best and asking people to submit photos to the Smithsonian Mag. photocontest I was a finalist for the 2008 contest and was displayed at the Smithsonian Museum. Redbubble members have been in the finals the last two years.

  • Steve Leadbeater

    Steve Leadbeater

    incredible capture

  • Danielle Espin

    Danielle Espin

    Fantastic capture! the lighting and again the colours are amazing

  • Danielle Espin

    Danielle Espin

    Fantastic capture! the lighting and again the colours are amazing

  • Wayne  Pearson

    Wayne Pearson

    Magnificent capture, your images are excellent.

  • claremartin

    claremartin

    Fantastic image!

  • Olga Zvereva

    Olga Zvereva 23 days ago

    Spectacular colour and view! Love it.

  • James Coard

    James Coard 17 days ago

    Brilliant image – you have a lot of talent!

  • genaro1

    genaro1 17 days ago

    great shot

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