Photographing the Slots

Gallery: Man & NaturePosted March 21, 20042,764 views7 comments

Taken of my husband in Antelope Canyon last month. An overcast day provided a wonderful diffuse light for the slots. We had a great time and had the slots to ourselves for sometime. By the way, we recommend Antelope Canyon Tours if you go that way.

Appreciate any and all comments as always.

d100, 17-35, tripod, shutter release

Dehra

Comments

7 comments

Comment posted by Juza on March 21, 2004 at 2:33 PM

Hi Dehra,
love this picture!

I've seen a lot of images of this place but I think that the inclusion of the photographer make it stand out from the rest.
The tones and shades are really beautiful

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Comment posted by Bill Fach on March 21, 2004 at 3:11 PM

Dehra: I'll ditto Emanuele's comments. I've never visited the slots. This makes me want to go. ><>

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Comment posted by Ed Cordes on March 21, 2004 at 5:18 PM

Texture and color are wonderful Sharpness right on. I like the placement of the photographer with his head placed just right in the curves of the canyon walls.

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Comment posted by Andy Morrison on March 21, 2004 at 6:04 PM

While this type of shot has been done quite a bit, but what hasn't, this is a fine example. I might crop most the hot spot out at the top, or at least burn down the highlights in that area.

But this is a very inviting photo. I also like that your husband is wearing muted colors. It really makes him stand out but in an un-obstrusive way.

Excellent shot.

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Comment posted by Dave Uhlig on March 21, 2004 at 8:04 PM

Really well done. I'll add that the sharpness does really stand out in this. Great colors and composition. Great to see your work.

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Comment posted by Robert Helms on March 21, 2004 at 8:48 PM

Dehra
Very nice photo,I like it alot.I always enjoy looking at slot photos and I get jealous everytime I see a good one.Having never been, I can tell you, this one makes me jealous.Your husband is placed perfectly.Thanks for sharing

Registered on November 28, 2003, 37 Posts, 1005 Comments

Comment posted by Bret Edge on March 22, 2004 at 4:05 PM

Dehra:

I'll add my "congrats" on your wonderful image! I think we've all seen our fair share of slot canyon photos, but this one is really special. Your compo is fantastic, your husband gives scale to the canyon and, of course, the colors are lovely.

Well done! Thanks for sharing.

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