Dragwood

[AlanLichty]

The term driftwood is often used to describe wood that has moved to a new location as a product of currents - be they air or water. In this case I am pretty sure the large piece in this image was dragged to this location for the benefit of photo tourists like me.

On the day I went to Carol Bigthumb's place to join a photo tour I was advised to come back for a session starting at 11:00am because the sun shafts would be in a better position. The guide (Vern) knew what we would get to see and made sure we were at this location at the right moment. Glad I went when I did (2010) because there is no way I would go back there given the mob scene that is now common in both of the Antelope slots.

Upper Antelope Canyon - Sandfalls

• AlanLichty
• Jul 30, 2018
• 1

A scene from the Upper Antelope Canyon.

C&C always welcome.

 

[Ben Egbert]

This is a really nice slot shot. Drug or no, that piece of wood is perfect and so are the sand falls which I also expect are contrived.

 

[Jim Dockery]

Most excellent. The sun spot on the dragwood is perfect. Also very nice that the sand isn't marked with obvious footprints. Did your group sweep it?

 

[JimFox]

Yeah, that might not be a natural placement of that wood. But the whole set up does look good, and well worth shooting.

While I know it’s pretty crowded now, I keep toying with the idea of going back and getting some updated shots.

 

[AlanLichty]

This is a really nice slot shot. Drug or no, that piece of wood is perfect and so are the sand falls which I also expect are contrived.

Definitely contrived - I had sand filtering down my neck from what all the guides had tossed in the air while I was shooting.

Most excellent. The sun spot on the dragwood is perfect. Also very nice that the sand isn't marked with obvious footprints. Did your group sweep it?

No sweeping - they just threw so much up in the air it obscured the prints.

 

[TimMc]

Sad to hear about the crowds--I got there about the same time you did and it was nearly magical. Sounds like Yosemite, Zion, Yellowstone, Smoky Mountains and lately maybe even Iceland are starting to suffer the same way.

 

[Amy Nelson]

Now that is just flat gorgeous!!! Perfect light, color tones, sand, even wood and I love the sand sifting down from the rock. I applaud your skill and talent!

 

[David S]

This place never disappoints! Perfect exposure! I'd love to see someone try a 10mm wide-angle looking up from where the sand hits...

 

[Dave Dillemuth]

This is awesome, Alan. Nice clean composition and great job in post.

 

[BarryHamilton]

Excellent! Great comp and lighting!

 

[egrimm]

Yes , very nice. Post processing images from Antelope ins't always easy so good job here!

 

[Douglas Sherman]

The term driftwood is often used to describe wood that has moved to a new location as a product of currents - be they air or water. In this case I am pretty sure the large piece in this image was dragged to this location for the benefit of photo tourists like me.

On the day I went to Carol Bigthumb's place to join a photo tour I was advised to come back for a session starting at 11:00am because the sun shafts would be in a better position. The guide (Vern) knew what we would get to see and made sure we were at this location at the right moment. Glad I went when I did (2010) because there is no way I would go back there given the mob scene that is now common in both of the Antelope slots.

Upper Antelope Canyon - Sandfalls

• AlanLichty
• Jul 30, 2018
• 1

A scene from the Upper Antelope Canyon.

C&C always welcome.

This is so good it looks like a "Daily Featured Post, Alan. You have handled the light shaft perfectly and the falling sand is great too. You also got the prime location for this image. Good work.

Carol Bigthumb also had the rights to Rattlesnake Canyon the last time I was there.

 

[Zeph]

You've got it all in this shot, except for the Navajo Flutist, which btw, really mellows most of the tourist. Congrats Alan this is a winner!
I might darken the shadows a bit, but I'm using a bright screen.

 

[Alisa]

The term driftwood is often used to describe wood that has moved to a new location as a product of currents - be they air or water. In this case I am pretty sure the large piece in this image was dragged to this location for the benefit of photo tourists like me.

On the day I went to Carol Bigthumb's place to join a photo tour I was advised to come back for a session starting at 11:00am because the sun shafts would be in a better position. The guide (Vern) knew what we would get to see and made sure we were at this location at the right moment. Glad I went when I did (2010) because there is no way I would go back there given the mob scene that is now common in both of the Antelope slots.

Upper Antelope Canyon - Sandfalls

• AlanLichty
• Jul 30, 2018
• 1

A scene from the Upper Antelope Canyon.

C&C always welcome.

This is beautiful. Looks like I need to go here love all the lines and the sand!