Face of Antelope Canyon

Gallery: LandscapePosted March 2, 2014946 views17 comments

Do you see it? I actually got goose bumps when I first opened this up in Lightroom many years back (2007).

Canon 20D
Canon EF-S10-22mm at 15mm
ISO200 30sec f/8

Thanks for your comments on my previous posts and thanks for having a look at this one.

Comments

17 comments

Comment posted by John Williams on March 2, 2014 at 5:03 PM

Another amazing BW from here Eva. The larger version is stunning.

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Comment posted by Chet Dowell on March 2, 2014 at 5:20 PM

This is wonderful work , Eva. These images really draw one in and display amazing shapes; especially the large ones. Really nice wor. Chet

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Comment posted by Nick Bristol on March 2, 2014 at 5:25 PM

Eva, The large version of this is just wonderful. I love the light, shadow, shapes and tones in this. The textured feel of this in that larger version is fantastic.

Nick Bristol
Lone Rock, WI

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Comment posted by Brian Schrayer on March 2, 2014 at 5:57 PM

Nice lines, texture, and tonality here, Eva. This is a striking composition, and yes, I do think I see the face. More of an observation than a critique, but I notice in the B&W it feels as if some of the sense of dimension is lost compared to some of the color slot canyon images that I have seen. What I mean by that is that there is usually a warm / cool contrast that contributes to the three-dimensional perception in the color slot canyon images that I am used to seeing. That's not to say that this is not a fine image, just something I noticed when I was studying the image. One could argue that it can actually be an asset, because it forces the viewer to think about what they are seeing - as it obviously has in my case.

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Comment posted by Paul Breitkreuz on March 2, 2014 at 6:00 PM

Hmmmm.....after studying this for awhile now I'm not sure I can see the face here, Eva. Regardless, the larger version and the B&W conversion is excellent. The B&W really does give this one a very different look here.

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Comment posted by Vance Gese on March 2, 2014 at 7:37 PM

I think this is fantastic, Eva. The range of tones, the forms, and the lines all come together to make one truly amazing and engaging image. I might try and pull a bit more detail from the lit areas in the upper right hand corner, although I imagine the web-size version doesn't show the gradations that are in your actual file.
I can actually see two faces, one of a face turned slightly to 'his/her' left, and another smaller face in profile that appears reminiscent of the Sphinx. Regardless of the faces, the sculptural qualities really make this stunning.

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Comment posted by Bill Leggett on March 2, 2014 at 7:58 PM

I'll second this as the Sphinx of Antelope Canyon. Now that's cool, Eva!

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Comment posted by gary phillips on March 2, 2014 at 10:28 PM

Oh, I see the face and I also see a very complex and stunning b/w rendition of a beautiful place. To me it is refreshing to see this often photographed icon in a different way. It simply becomes more than a slot canyon. Very, very nice.

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Comment posted by Neale Dyster on March 3, 2014 at 6:14 AM

beautiful work again ,love it

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Comment posted by Louis Pattis on March 3, 2014 at 4:09 PM

Wow so mysterious in B&W, makes me wonder why not more people convert. Big face watching the little one, I would love to see this printed wall size. Stunning!!

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Comment posted by Chris Chamberlain on March 3, 2014 at 9:56 PM

Pretty darn good!

Chris

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Comment posted by Bill Reid on March 4, 2014 at 10:48 AM

Wonderful tones and details in this Eva and a very interesting comp with lots to explore. Very well done.

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Comment posted by Harley Goldman on March 4, 2014 at 5:51 PM

Real sweet, Eva! Such a nice DIFFERENT take on the place.

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Comment posted by Jared Warren on March 4, 2014 at 11:45 PM

Pretty sweet! What a great image. Fun to look at, yet haunting. Like he's mad you've seen him.

Registered on May 11, 2012, 84 Posts, 931 Comments

Comment posted by Stuart Williams on March 6, 2014 at 3:42 AM

i like this a lot eva. i see numerous faces .... i'd consider burning down the top right corner and the patch of bright light at the top ....

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Comment posted by Mark Metternich on March 9, 2014 at 5:11 PM

Great graphic shot! Love it in every way!

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Comment posted by Tim Mulholland on March 13, 2014 at 4:20 PM

Another excellent capture and workup! I love the depth in this photograph!

Tim!

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