I won the lottery... Upper Antelope Canyon.

Very well done. I'm going on a trip next year and plan on going here and it's been haunting me. So much beauty to capture but I'm worried about the actual crowds more than anything Sounds like you had a once in a lifetime chance! I really like them all, the last two I think are my favorites

jmarshphoto wrote in post #13896430
Very well done. I'm going on a trip next year and plan on going here and it's been haunting me. So much beauty to capture but I'm worried about the actual crowds more than anything Sounds like you had a once in a lifetime chance! I really like them all, the last two I think are my favorites

I don't call it the Antelope Mosh Pit for nothing!

You lucky bastard Good for you!

jmarshphoto wrote in post #13896430
Very well done. I'm going on a trip next year and plan on going here and it's been haunting me. So much beauty to capture but I'm worried about the actual crowds more than anything Sounds like you had a once in a lifetime chance! I really like them all, the last two I think are my favorites

Go to Lower Antelope which is usually less crowded and get a Photo Pass.

4+ Hours with no guide required.

Or, check into visiting Canyon X which is on reservation land and you need a guide but they're private tours.

FlyingPhotog wrote in post #13896891
Go to Lower Antelope which is usually less crowded and get a Photo Pass.

4+ Hours with no guide required.

Or, check into visiting Canyon X which is on reservation land and you need a guide but they're private tours.

Awesome, thanks for the info

FlyingPhotog wrote in post #13896891
Go to Lower Antelope which is usually less crowded and get a Photo Pass.

4+ Hours with no guide required.

Or, check into visiting Canyon X which is on reservation land and you need a guide but they're private tours.

I believe Canyon X is around $150. Secret Canyon is good, though not as good as Lower Antelope (IMO), and cost $85 a couple years ago. Waterholes Canyon you can do on your own for a $5 (or so) pass.

Thanks everyone for the comments. Much appreciated!

sparker1 wrote in post #13894939
I agree. Cropping from the top to eliminate the blue, and from the bottom to eliminate the blue in the right corner, would make a super composition for me. I think the crop you made on the second image goes too far.

#2 & #3 look great. #4 doesn't move me for some reason.

Glad you had the good fortune to have it to yourself. I had that in Lower Antelope once on a very cold day, and it was magic. The nice lady who took my money even lent me a pair of wool gloves to protect against the cold metal railings that Lower has plenty of.

Thanks for the advice on the crop. I may try that tonight.

irishman wrote in post #13895324
WOW (kicking myself for not going :cry! I really like the cropped version of #1. I'm assuming you've only begun to pp?

I wish you could have gone Bruce. It was a good trip. I'm sure we can go again sometime though. I just felt the need to get out and shoot last weekend...

pbelarge wrote in post #13895775
When I head out there, I am stopping by and picking you up... nice images from different angles I have seen before.

If I'm not busy, I'll go along. Just let me know...

FlyingPhotog wrote in post #13896891
Go to Lower Antelope which is usually less crowded and get a Photo Pass.

4+ Hours with no guide required.

Or, check into visiting Canyon X which is on reservation land and you need a guide but they're private tours.

The Rules have changed. It's now 2 hours, but still with no guide. It is less busy though. I think I still prefer Lower as well, but I couldn't pass up the opportunity to do upper with it empty...

There is also Sheep's Head Canyon, Rattlesnake Canyon, and Water Holes canyon. The first two you need to go with a guide. Water Holes you only need a Navajo Trail Pass ($6).

Boy did you luck out, when I was there it was packed. I did lag behind the tour a bit and got a few shots with nobody in them, but the bigger problem is the dust in the air from all the tourists walking through. I missed everything the tour guide had to say so will have to go back and actually listen.

Nice shots love the movement and colors.

WOW... SPECTACULAR!!!

Paul, you just reaffirmed my "bucket list". Great captures. KUDOS.

Amazing pics as usual Paul! Were planning our next trip out there for the first weekend in April. I hope I can break away and get to at least ONE of these amazing canyons! Which one would you recommend the most? And would you mind sharing any of your tips/settings?
Again... GREAT shots!

Thanks everyone for the feedback! It's much appreciated.

sparker1 wrote in post #13894939
I agree. Cropping from the top to eliminate the blue, and from the bottom to eliminate the blue in the right corner, would make a super composition for me. I think the crop you made on the second image goes too far.

#2 & #3 look great. #4 doesn't move me for some reason.

Glad you had the good fortune to have it to yourself. I had that in Lower Antelope once on a very cold day, and it was magic. The nice lady who took my money even lent me a pair of wool gloves to protect against the cold metal railings that Lower has plenty of.

Stan,
Is this more what you were thinking with the crop? I do like that it gives me more pixels to work with for a print, but I'm still not sure about the black blob in the upper left. The contrast really draws my eye to it. Thoughts?

A stunning set that I'm so jealous about. Wish we had this sort of thing in the UK!

mp350 wrote in post #13898920
Amazing pics as usual Paul! Were planning our next trip out there for the first weekend in April. I hope I can break away and get to at least ONE of these amazing canyons! Which one would you recommend the most? And would you mind sharing any of your tips/settings?
Again... GREAT shots!

I would do lower if you can only do one. It is usually less busy, and you can't normally do Upper without a guide (I got lucky).
As far as tips, Here are some off the top of my head:

• shoot with a Tripod
  
• Keep your ISO low.
  
• Use Mirror lockup
  
• Keep a lens hood on, and check your lens or filter regularly for dust
  
• Use a remote shutter release or the 2 second timer on your camera.
  
• Be wary of your depth of field. Focus stacking is an option if necessary. I've had some shots that I thought were going to be awesome turn out to be unusable later due to DOF issues.
  
• Never shoot with the sun or the sky in the frame, unless you're doing a large range HDR. It will give you meter fits, and you won't like the result.
  

Thanks Paul!!
Were you mainly using your 10-22 or your 24-105? Are you running real slow shutter speeds w/ higher f stops? I really look forward to exploring more of this area!