Silk
Upper Antelope Canyon
The Navajo name for Upper Antelope Canyon is Tse’ bighanilini, which means “the place where water runs through rocks.” Upper Antelope is at about 4,000 feet in elevation and the canyon walls rise 120 feet above the stream bed.
Though dry most of the year, Antelope Canyon runs, and sometimes floods, with water after rains. It is the water, slowly wearing away the sandstone grain by grain, that has formed the beautiful and graceful curves in the rock. Wind has also played a role in sculpting this fantastic canyon.
Was so lucky at one point to have the canyon to myself, peaceful, serene and incredibly beautiful.
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Steve Chapple
Startling use of light and shadow, this could be wafts of beautiful cloth floating in the wind….
Globalphotos replied
It reminded me of red silk floating in the breeze as well, thanks Steve
TerraChild
stunning
Globalphotos replied
Glad you think so, thanks so much :)
MattTworkowski
Another stunner V,what an amazing sight
Globalphotos replied
Thanks Matt, yes it sure was :)
John Edwards
Your images always inspire me and this is no exception
Globalphotos replied
Wonderful comment, thank you John :-))
Tom Gomez
Superb and such a wonderful colour …
Globalphotos replied
Thanks so much Tom :))
hilarydougill
absolutely glorious capture, what a place, what a find!!!! wonderful colour. hugsxxx
Globalphotos replied
Amazing place for sure , thank you xxx
Phil Thomson IPA
Absolutely stunning, Varinia !!! Magnificent lighting and colour !
Globalphotos replied
Thank you so much Phil :))
AARDVARK
Top stuff as ever GP.
Globalphotos replied
Thanks so much :)
Iain Mavin
This is incredible Varinia, love the colours
Globalphotos replied
Happy you like it Iain, thank you :-))
Travis Easton
amazing place amazing shot, you rule V.
Globalphotos replied
Aww thanks Trav :))
Anthony Mancuso
beautiful colours and lighting V, well done
Globalphotos replied
Thank you so much :))
Jeff Burns
Breathtaking work for sure. WOW
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Thanks so much Jeff, appreciated :))
Antanas
Great capture
Jeffrey Palm
Absolutely perfect in every way!!!
David Murphy
.....i don’t think I’ve ever seen something so stunning, before…...
some canyon images in Kakadu, maybe….
but nothing like this….........
...this is legendary…..
(mastercard madness is approaching….....!!!)
Alison Cornfor...
Beautiful use of shape, light and shadow!
Mohsen Bayramn...
Oh Wow Varinia :) this is so beautiful..
love the light metering and your control on color. just amazing…
Caroline Gorka
Absolutely gorgeous …when I first saw it, I thought of swathes of red satin.
Curtiss Simpson
Beautiful display of light and shadows !
Dave Law
Beautiful image Varinia.
Andy Mueller
Radiant indeed, beautiful image Varinia!
steveberlin
wow just amazing work. Great detail and lovely patterns!
Ravenor
Spectacular image Varinia!
Brent Monger
Great shot! I’m looking forward to going there this spring. It’s only a few hours away for me.
Heather Rivet...
breathtaking outstanding
ruxique
Wonderful…
LindaR
this has such a feeling of ribbons in the wind ~ and the amazing art of nature’s work is one you capture so very well ~ the light and shadow, the colors, the graceful art of the elements that it is ~ another masterpiece Varinia xx
Marian Enache
nowords..verygoodplaywithlight!!
roybarry
Such a strong abstract quality, such a vibrant, flowing image.
Love it!
Al Bourassa
Incredible shots you got on that trip Varinia!
Bob Wickham
I agree with all of the above, stunning image
Bob
kreesor
Stunning capture Varinia!!
Matt Benson
beautiful shot.
Jared D White
fantastic! love antelope canyon! just beautiful
Sharon Johnstone
WOW…..absolutely gorgeous!!!!!
Globalphotos
Thank you all so very much :))
Geoff Coleman...
Well if rocks can be sensual you sure have caught it – the colours and curves of the grain and the quality of the lighting – just magic.
BornToRoam
Wow now that’s a beauty !!
Sean Farragher
amazing
Joanne Bradley
Amazing shot Varinia! It astounds me how this natural formation can look so abstract. The capture of light is exceptional. A friend of mine recently visited this area and is going back for another visit as soon as possible….
Shadowdreamer
Wow, silk ribbons in the breeze, amazing shot ….