Lower Antelope Canyon

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Lower Antelope Canyon is wider at the top, but more narrow at the bottom.  This allows for more light in the canyon.  It also makes it better to photograph here when the light is not directly overhead.  We went to Lower Antelope on two different days.  It was nice to have some film processed in Page so we could learn from our first trip.  Lower Antelope is also on Navajo land.  You pay a fee at the gate, but unlike Upper Antelope you can stay in the canyon as long as you like.  In order to improve access the Navajo family that runs the operation has installed steel ladders.  They have also installed a number of chain ladders that can be thrown down into the canyon to let people climb up in case of flooding.

Bronica ETRSi, Zenzanon PE 45-90mm

This shot gives you an idea what the canyon is like.  The depth varies between 50 and 100 feet depending on location.

Bronica ETRSi, Zenzanon PE 45-00mm

This picture is of the same rock fin with a window in it as the top most image.  It is taken from the other side and at a different time.

Bronica ETRSi, Zenzanon PE 45-90mm

This spot reminded me of a giant bird's beak.  Perhaps a Roc?

Bronica ETRSi, Zenzanon PE 150mm

In this location the main flow passes through this hole in the rock.

Bronica ETRSi, Zenzanon PE 45-90mm

One of the real treats of our first day in Lower Antelope was listening to Travis Terry play the flute.  He is a childhood friend of LeRoy's.  He has played for the soundtracks of many movies and has a great CD out.  The Native flutes playing deep in the canyon was serene and seemed right at home.  For more information on his music follow this link.  Travis Terry.

Canon Elan 2, Canon 28-70 "L"

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