Arizona - Colorado  - 2003

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After departing Sedona, we moved northward to the south rim of the Grand Canyon, then onwards north to the small town of Paige, Az.  It would be an understatement to say that the scenery was breathtaking.  The Grand Canyon is one of those places that absolutely fails to be underwhelming.  I need to go back, but maybe in winter next time!

 

Northern Arizona

I have presented only a couple of images from the Grand Canyon here.  This is mostly due to the fact that many people have been there, or at least seen many of the standard shots.

In this instance, one of the most interesting things I noted was the highly irregular rock structures and the (apparently) innate tendency for people to go climb out on them.

 

 

As with the above image, this one likewise attracted a number of more personal visits.  In this case, the parent does not seem to be overly concerned for the potential fall.

 

 

The next day of our journey, we visited the Antelope Canyon.  These are incredibly interesting geological formations, generically known as slot canyons.  They are around 40 feet deep and vary in width from 3 to 20 feet in places.  Here is an intriguing spot in the canyon where an apparent shaft of sunlight is streaming down into the canyon.  The reality is that this effect is only visible during the middle of the day, so not all visitors get to witness this.  Although the air temperature around the area was in the low 100's (F), the temperature inside the canyon was very comfortable, if not every so slightly damp (an odd sensation for Arizona!).

Another instance of interesting lighting in the canyon.  I have omitted the several images that I have showing the dozens of photographers in the canyon at the same time as us.  Although it got a bit frustrating at times as we tripped over each other, or awaited someone to finish taking a shot, it worked out very well.
A close up shot that captures a bit of the flavour of the geology of the slot canyon.  
The canyon offers many opportunities for more abstract images.  This one leaves you wondering which way the rocks go.  Which half of the image is in the foreground, the left half (lighter) or the right half (more orange in tone)?  If you can figure it out, let me know, as I have forgotten!

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