Antelope Canyon Shutting Down Photography Tours
Dec 11, 2019 13:27:10 #
No more photography tours at Antelope Canyon.
https://petapixel.com/2019/12/11/antelope-canyon-is-shutting-down-its-photography-tours-due-to-crowding-and-negative-reviews/
https://petapixel.com/2019/12/11/antelope-canyon-is-shutting-down-its-photography-tours-due-to-crowding-and-negative-reviews/
Dec 11, 2019 13:35:14 #
"Negative" reviews...do they know the majority of us have gone digital?!? 
Dec 11, 2019 13:35:53 #
A UHH topic from December 1 may have additional information:
https://www.uglyhedgehog.com/t-621583-1.html
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https://www.uglyhedgehog.com/t-621583-1.html
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Dec 11, 2019 13:47:17 #
After reading the articles, I can understand the bad reviews and comments. To me photography is not something that is done with such a strict time limitation and tight restrictions. The restriction on what one must or must not have to attend the photographer tour along with the time limit for taking photos deters me from wanting to participate. I like to take my time and at least try to compose my photos with different angles and viewpoints. Bottom line is, I probably won't be visiting Antelope Canyon for photographs.
Dec 11, 2019 14:39:28 #
DWU2 wrote:
No more photography tours at Antelope Canyon.
https://petapixel.com/2019/12/11/antelope-canyon-is-shutting-down-its-photography-tours-due-to-crowding-and-negative-reviews/
https://petapixel.com/2019/12/11/antelope-canyon-is-shutting-down-its-photography-tours-due-to-crowding-and-negative-reviews/
Twice I have tried to get in to shoot Antelope Canyon, but because of HUGE tour groups and limited time slots was never able to get in during optimum light times. The tribes have been killing photo opportunity times there for many years for the sake of profiting on the location. I gave up trying 9 years ago.
Dec 12, 2019 06:34:20 #
Go as a person, take photographer out of you title. This is nature for all to see and shoot photos without setup.
Dec 12, 2019 06:54:19 #
Dec 12, 2019 08:37:17 #
I went in late September. The tour group was full, but of reasonable size, and the guide was knowledgeable. I got great photos without a tripod.
I really donāt understand the ado about this so-called problem. The canyons are there for everyone to see and appreciate, so I donāt think we as photographers are any more special than anyone else.
Iāve been too many places where photographers with their ābig rigsā try to muscle through crowds to the front with their āitās ok; Iām with the bandā attitude when in reality they arenāt any better than anyone else wanting to take a look. I have had this happen to me on occasion when I wanted to take a shot but only had my phone with me. My reply has always been something to the effect of āyou arenāt any better than anyone else, buddy, so just get in line.ā That kind of comment usually gets met with grumbling scowls.
Iāll get off my soapbox now.
I really donāt understand the ado about this so-called problem. The canyons are there for everyone to see and appreciate, so I donāt think we as photographers are any more special than anyone else.
Iāve been too many places where photographers with their ābig rigsā try to muscle through crowds to the front with their āitās ok; Iām with the bandā attitude when in reality they arenāt any better than anyone else wanting to take a look. I have had this happen to me on occasion when I wanted to take a shot but only had my phone with me. My reply has always been something to the effect of āyou arenāt any better than anyone else, buddy, so just get in line.ā That kind of comment usually gets met with grumbling scowls.
Iāll get off my soapbox now.
Dec 12, 2019 08:44:01 #
Visited here in 2018 while being part of the photography tour. Great experience. No rushing. Group size was 6. All the articles Iāve read just mention the upper canyon. Are photography tours still ongoing in the lower canyon?
Dec 12, 2019 12:04:59 #
There are plenty of tours to the lower canyon. Crowded but still able to take photo,s without people. Great experience. Have not done the upper canyon yet
Dec 12, 2019 12:09:29 #
I've seen a lot of photos of Antelope Canyon. I've heard it said that they all look the same. Tend to agree.
Dec 12, 2019 14:12:57 #
They might all look the same but looking at pictures versus being there taking pictures... priceless
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