Monday, 6th October 2008
Sand Fall
by James and Kelly Stone
Sand fall is a different vision within the Antelope Canyon. The traditional ray of sunlight is beautiful, but we find this version an eye full of serenity.
Equipment: Nikon D200
James and Kelly Stone
We have a passion for photography and an apprecition for the beautiful outdoors. Our goal is to preserve this rapidly changing Earth with our images. To capture the fleeting moments of time, which affects all landscapes. And to present our perception of nature's variety of shades. We strive to create visual flavor for the palette of one's eye.
Website: www.jellystonephotography.com
Sand Fall by James and Kelly Stone was photo of the day on Monday, 6th October 2008. It is tagged Canyon, Sand, Sandstone. You can leave a comment below.
25 Comments
Katherine Lee Strassburg
What an amazing photo–so full of messages! I can hear the soap opera opening, “As sands through the hourglass, so are the days of our lives”. I especially like the way the sunlight seems to fluoresce the falling sand as it falls then flows through the slot canyon carrying us away with it. Your photo is a beautiful reminder that in nature all things are recycled, even the rocks. I love it!
Caglow
NICE! Like a waterfall! But of sand! Nature just does things you would never have imagined possible…
Anurag
Really amazing. Is this a perpetual sandfall or does it happen only when the wind blows?
Malta Photography
Thats a really great capture. I guess the lighting was difficult but you managed around it quite well. The saturation of the surroundings is great.
Tony Williams
This is magnificent picture showing the divine nature of our creator. Praise God that such beauty still exists. Perhaps your photos will encourage man to preserve these gifts of GOD, for later generations.
Pauline Jones
This must have been a difficult picture to take but you got the lighting and the colors just right.
giulia mollo
It is a very fascinating image, I feel the attention is yes captured by the falling sand – but in a second moment is caught by details of the background – the fine flight of caves in the with the light at the end, the singular beauty of rock streaks. I am in Italian so my language may be poor. Congratulations for the shot!
SANTANU CHATTERJEE
EXCELLENT
Ariel
Ah cool. Is that a natural sandfall or did someone toss sand up there?
planet lover
Great photo! To be prosaic, I also like the light at the end of the “tunnel”. Canyons are fascinating places.
Renee
Very amazing indeed! congrats
Marie Dunphy Harding
A fantastic shot.
The shadows to the left look like humans about to kiss.
Pierre-Emmanuel Bourgouin
It’s a wonderfull picture ! Could’nt think such a thing exist. The light is perfect and helps to give a surnatural sensation to this pic. Congratulations.
Joanne S. mawma7
This photo is absolutely awesome! Thanks so much for sharing it. God bless you.
Kirk Jordan
I am most curious too. I can’t imagine sand falls all the time, or even at predictable times, so how did you happend to catch this infrequent occurence?
Jeff
Kirk,
It doesn’t actually fall at all, at least not by itself. This is something that the Navajo guides have been doing for their photographer customers for some time. It is very dark in the slots so the use of a tripod is almost mandatory for decent non-flash shots. Typically the guide sets you up in the right location and then grabs a big scoop of sand, throws it up on the rock shelf, and then runs out of the way so you can trip your shutter for a nice time exposure. It’s still a great shot but not a natural wonder. The slots though are a wonder unto themselves.
Kelly Stone
Thanks to all for your nice comments. This truly was an amazing place. A reminder just how much the Lord loves us to create such beauty for us to enjoy. Blessings, James and Kelly
Julia A. Richman
Totally spellbinding! What an incredible and amazing place. Thank you for sharing.
sue gagnon
Simply breathtaking!
reina
Beautiful. Thanks for taking us to this amazing place
mike
Great lighting.
Rajib Singha
Congrats!
Renee
This still is such a excellent shot! Congrats!
varanasi
Absolutely stunning! To catch the falling sand.
Su
This is wonderful, looks like a river of flowing sand.