Antelope Canyon. Upper or Lower?
From Lower Antelope Canyon
If you can only do one of these, I would do Lower Antelope Canyon. Why?
Antelope Canyon is an amazing slot canyon near Page Arizona on Navajo Tribal Land. During the off season, the people at Lower Antelope Canyon will let me go on my own for 2 hours. It’s called the photographers permit. It’s about $35. The Lower is about a mile long and you can walk to the entrance in a minute. At the Upper, you have to be driven out to the trailhead and be guided through the canyon which is only a 1/2 mile at most.
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You are guided through Upper Antelope Canyon
The Upper has its beauty
The other thing I don’t like about The Upper is that you have to return the same way you came in. That means bumping into all the people going in to the canyon. That can be a problem when you have that perfect shot lined up and people get in the way. And then you’re probably in some else’s way. In the Lower Canyon, you enter in one spot and exit at the other end. Usually everyone is moving in the same direction.
If you’re claustrophobic, then maybe the Lower isn’t for you. You have some tight spots to squeeze through and ladders to negotiate.
The classic shot of the Corkscrew in Lower Antelope Canyon
If you are going to seriously photograph Antelope Canyon, don’t go during the busy season from Mid-March through October because you won’t have fun as the guides will rush you through. Although this is the season you are more likely to see the beams of sunlight at midday. And remember to shoot with a tripod and bracket all of your shots. You don’t want to ruin this opportunity.
Lower
This image in the Lower Antelope Canyon can look differently at times.
fantastic! Gruß Alois
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February 27, 2015 at 12:36 AM
Thank you Alois!
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February 27, 2015 at 2:23 AM
We did the upper canyon, but I kind of regret not having done the lower. Is it true you have to you ladder to get in the lower ?
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February 27, 2015 at 1:49 AM
Yes, the lower canyon has metal ladders embedded into the sandstone. Very safe.
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February 27, 2015 at 2:25 AM
Nature’s awe-inspiring beauty…
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February 27, 2015 at 7:08 AM
I love how you’ve processed this, not to mention composed it. 🙂
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February 27, 2015 at 9:24 AM
Thanks Laura
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February 27, 2015 at 11:55 AM
You’re welcome 🙂
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February 28, 2015 at 8:45 AM
Beautiful shots!!! Mother nature amazes me and I love seeing photographers capture it! Nicely done!!!
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February 27, 2015 at 12:13 PM
Thank you Smiling in Sonoma!
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February 27, 2015 at 12:35 PM
Man, I want to go to there…
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February 27, 2015 at 12:54 PM
Ah very nice! Just did upper and lower over Valentine’s weekend. Was totally crowded though because it was also President’s Day wknd. Will be posting a blog soon. 🙂
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February 27, 2015 at 3:33 PM
Looking forward to your post!
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February 27, 2015 at 3:41 PM
Magnificent hoots!
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February 27, 2015 at 7:16 PM
Thanks Montucky
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February 27, 2015 at 8:39 PM
Wow! Brilliant shots! 🙂
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February 28, 2015 at 3:44 PM
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Thanks Amy!
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March 27, 2015 at 10:51 AM
Mesmerised by your effectual work my friend!I’m here thanks to my beloved friend Amy and I never regreted it !
Bravo 🙂
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March 28, 2015 at 8:53 AM
I appreciate your nice comments DG!
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March 28, 2015 at 11:40 AM