Upper Antelope Canyon

Another beautiful example of the lighting conditions in a slot canyon in Arizona. The location was Upper Antelope canyon, minutes out of Page Arizona. It is located on the Navajo Nation, and to get into  the canyon, one is accompanied by members of the Navajo nation, on the back of an open air 4 x 4, over a soft desert road, (if  one wants to call it that). The trip lasts about 20 minutes, and the entrance to the canyon is easy to navigate. In fact, it is totally accessible, with no encumbrances at all. Inside, one can set up a tripod relatively easily, with the only problem being the many tours that pass through every 10 to 15 minutes. One needs to be careful about wanting to exchange lenses inside the canyon, because very fine sand can end up on the sensor of the camera. Therefore, it is advisable to have you chosen lens attached to the camera body prior to entering the canyon. A tripod is a definite accessory, since the light level is low. While shooting, it is important not to capture the opening at the top of the canyon where the sunlight enters the canyon. This would create a hot spot which is not at all desirable to have in the image. I shot with a wide angle lens, a 17 - 24 zoom on my Nikon D700. To diminish any digital noise, one should shoot at the lowest ISO possible, with a cable release. A right angle viewer attached to the viewfinder is almost a necessity.