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The sculptural wonders within the Antelope Canyon left me speechless. Carved in sandstone, this natural beauty is known as Lady in the Wind and the Angel and re...
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The sculptural wonders within the Antelope Canyon left me speechless. Carved in sandstone, this natural beauty is known as Lady in the Wind and the Angel and resides in the beautiful Lower Antelope Canyons.
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The sculptural wonders within the Antelope Canyon left me speechless. Carved in sandstone, this natural beauty is known as Lady in the Wind and the Angel. She resides in the beautiful Lower Antelope Canyons in Page, Arizona. The Navajo name for the Lower Antelope Canyons is Hasdeztwazi or Spiral Rock Arches.Time
When my road trip partner Cindy and I reached our destination, we waited 2 to 3 hours before getting a spot. As we were picked, it started to rain and we weren't even sure we would make it in due to the flood warnings posted everywhere. Eventually the rain let up and we started our trek into the canyons around 3pm.Lighting
The most striking aspect of the canyons was it's ability to morph colors within shadows as the lighting changed. Colors the tourists wore also seemed to bounce off onto the walls when the sunlight peered down.Equipment
This was shot with my hands and an entry level camera, Canon EOS Rebel T3, with a 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS II lens.Inspiration
As Lady in the Wind appears to be bursting from the chasm walls, the sensation of whispering winds and echoes from travelers suggested a rich history of untold tales within these caverns. I imagine she has encountered various generations of identities and weathered a multitude of storms shaping her presence. I am so grateful for the opportunity to have been allowed and welcomed in this space by the Navajo Nation when so much has been taken from them. Immersed in the warmth of colors and overcome with emotion, I felt myself effortlessly connected to this earth.Editing
In my photos, I typically adjust the levels, lighting, and color. This one was only tweaked a little in lighting and levels.In my camera bag
If I have my camera bag with me, I always keep a lens pen, charger, extra memory cards, and an additional lens. For the road trip, my Energizer EN120 charger for my camera, US Park Pass, and snacks are a must!Feedback
From my perspective, being grounded in the act of experience and observation in a moment helps develop more organic compositions. There are theories on how the camera may physically and emotionally separate the photographer from the experience, so I challenge myself to be more present before I take the shot.
