Rock N Roller
A more abstract shot from a trip down to the slot canyons in Arizona in January with Kevin Benedict. The fluidity, smoothness and fine lines in this sandstone wall look almost liquid, like an ocean wave captured in stone. Taken in Rattlesnake slot canyon near Lake Powell in Arizona. Rattlesnake is not nearly as crowded as the better known Upper and Lower Antelope canyons, and is only accessible via private tour. This gives lots more time for setting up photos and for finding different angles and unusual formations. Rattlesnake is more open than Antelope, so gets more direct sun. Fortunately, it was fairly overcast for most of this day allowing for more even lighting. Also a good place for horned Owl spotting (we saw a couple on this day). Apparently the rattlesnakes are not very commonly found in this canyon, but they are around. The Pentax Pixel Shift feature on the K-1 worked marvels in the slot canyons, allowing for very fine details. A couple of small highlights blown here which I didn't notice at the time, but oh well.
Rock N Roller
A more abstract shot from a trip down to the slot canyons in Arizona in January with Kevin Benedict. The fluidity, smoothness and fine lines in this sandstone wall look almost liquid, like an ocean wave captured in stone. Taken in Rattlesnake slot canyon near Lake Powell in Arizona. Rattlesnake is not nearly as crowded as the better known Upper and Lower Antelope canyons, and is only accessible via private tour. This gives lots more time for setting up photos and for finding different angles and unusual formations. Rattlesnake is more open than Antelope, so gets more direct sun. Fortunately, it was fairly overcast for most of this day allowing for more even lighting. Also a good place for horned Owl spotting (we saw a couple on this day). Apparently the rattlesnakes are not very commonly found in this canyon, but they are around. The Pentax Pixel Shift feature on the K-1 worked marvels in the slot canyons, allowing for very fine details. A couple of small highlights blown here which I didn't notice at the time, but oh well.