This image was taken inside a slot canyon near Page, Arizona. This canyon is more like a giant crack in a large rock formation rather than a canyon in the traditional sense. It is about 100 (30 meters) feet high or so.
The colorful rock is called Navajo Limestone and is unique to that area. The canyon is formed by flash flood erosion and is very narrow and deep.
Natural light filters in from the sky above to illuminate the walls of the canyon. The colors comes from light reflected off multicolored rock walls. The golden color comes from light off canyon walls in direct sunlight at the top.
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Thanks to all for your very kind comments and generous scores. Now if I could just figure a way to get a blue one... :)
Slot canyons are fascinating and sometimes dangerous places to photograph.
A couple miles from this location is Lower Antelope Slot Canyon. 11 people on a tour got trapped and drowned during a flash flood there in 1997. Where I took this picture I was told that the week before a flash flood came through and raised the floor level by 5 to 6 feet! Both events are unusual, but do happen.
Beautiful...the lighting and depth of field really sucks one into the picture. I think this one is going on the itinerary for next summer! Thanks for sharing this with us.
Hey Steve; Congratulations on your red. This is simply awesome and mind biggling. The colors and texture add drama and speaks of ancient shapes which only time can accomplish. Great capture. You have my highest admiration.
I'm jealous and deeply resentful that you didn't pay for me to come down and explore this canyon with you. Actually, I'm just admiring this photo a lot! Very nice work, Steve! This certainly belongs in the top! Woooooohooooo!
I think this will ribbon. Great work. I'm curious to know if that is the natural color of the light? All similar shots I have seen have been more golden. 10
The world doesn't get much more complex than this, and you captured the essence of the canyon well. Nice use of light (in a setting that could present lighting challenges) and an angle that's pleasing to the eye. Good luck!
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