Antelope Canyon
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Nov 21, 2018 08:47:47 #
That second picture is something else! I usually have problems focusing Antelope Canyon pictures but it was even more difficult to make out in the second one. Great shot, even if my eyes are crossing! 
Nov 21, 2018 09:12:42 #
Antelope Canyon is an amazing place. Your images certainly illustrate that. Thanks for sharing.
Nov 21, 2018 09:33:34 #
Nov 21, 2018 11:20:24 #
Wow..i'd love to be there taking pictures. Oh well maybe someday.
Nov 21, 2018 11:24:23 #
jim1954
Loc: Minnesota
In response to the questions on crowds and tripods:
It is crowded, but it wasn't really a problem. The only way to get in is to take a tour, and there are two variations - photography and non-photography. I took the photography tour, and would strongly recommend that. They limit those tours to 6 people per group, and your guide helps direct traffic so you get some time and space. Not as much as I would have liked, but manageable. Only requirement for getting on the photography tour is you need a DSLR camera.
I don't believe tripods are allowed on the non-photography tours, but they are allowed (though not required) on the photography tours (I took mine). The canyon is narrow and crowded, so navigating with a tripod can be difficult, especially if everyone in your group has one (fortunately we only had two in our group). Secondly, if you are going to take a tripod, make sure it is flexible enough to shoot almost straight up vertically. I struggled with this on my tripod and it got frustrating to the point that I eventually quit using it. However, shots that have light coming in have a significant dynamic range, and it is almost a necessity to take some bracketed shots and a tripod obviously helps with that.
It is crowded, but it wasn't really a problem. The only way to get in is to take a tour, and there are two variations - photography and non-photography. I took the photography tour, and would strongly recommend that. They limit those tours to 6 people per group, and your guide helps direct traffic so you get some time and space. Not as much as I would have liked, but manageable. Only requirement for getting on the photography tour is you need a DSLR camera.
I don't believe tripods are allowed on the non-photography tours, but they are allowed (though not required) on the photography tours (I took mine). The canyon is narrow and crowded, so navigating with a tripod can be difficult, especially if everyone in your group has one (fortunately we only had two in our group). Secondly, if you are going to take a tripod, make sure it is flexible enough to shoot almost straight up vertically. I struggled with this on my tripod and it got frustrating to the point that I eventually quit using it. However, shots that have light coming in have a significant dynamic range, and it is almost a necessity to take some bracketed shots and a tripod obviously helps with that.
Nov 21, 2018 11:40:44 #
jim1954 wrote:
In response to the questions on crowds and tripods... (show quote)
Only a DSLR? So if one had a $2000 mirrorless and several lenses they wouldn't be allowed?
Nov 21, 2018 12:58:15 #
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Nov 24, 2018 07:23:24 #
Was there in early June. Considered the #1 spot in the US for Photographers. Amazing place. Was in the upper canyon. Looking forward to visiting again and will take the lower canyon tour. Took Photo tour with guide which allows tripods. Worth every penny spent. Tour guides hold up those not on the photographer tour so those with tripods can set up and get the shot. Tony was my guide and always made sure we all had the shot. I was in group of 6. Just stated working on those shots and will post in the near future. Horseshoe Bend is a short ride away. Another good spot.
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