Sand Fall by James and Kelly Stone

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.

www.jellystonephotography.com

19 Comments

Katherine Lee Strassburg Says:
October 6th, 2008 at 1:42 am
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 Says:
October 6th, 2008 at 1:52 am
NICE! Like a waterfall! But of sand! Nature just does things you would never have imagined possible…
Anurag Says:
October 6th, 2008 at 8:09 am
Really amazing. Is this a perpetual sandfall or does it happen only when the wind blows?
Malta Photography Says:
October 6th, 2008 at 8:14 am
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 Says:
October 6th, 2008 at 8:26 am
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 Says:
October 6th, 2008 at 8:42 am
This must have been a difficult picture to take but you got the lighting and the colors just right.
giulia mollo Says:
October 6th, 2008 at 9:40 am
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 Says:
October 6th, 2008 at 9:44 am
EXCELLENT
Ariel Says:
October 6th, 2008 at 11:09 am
Ah cool. Is that a natural sandfall or did someone toss sand up there?
planet lover Says:
October 6th, 2008 at 12:44 pm
Great photo! To be prosaic, I also like the light at the end of the “tunnel”. Canyons are fascinating places.
Renee Says:
October 6th, 2008 at 2:07 pm
Very amazing indeed! congrats
Marie Dunphy Harding Says:
October 6th, 2008 at 2:25 pm
A fantastic shot.
The shadows to the left look like humans about to kiss.
Pierre-Emmanuel Bourgouin Says:
October 6th, 2008 at 2:41 pm
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 Says:
October 6th, 2008 at 2:46 pm
This photo is absolutely awesome! Thanks so much for sharing it. God bless you.
Kirk Jordan Says:
October 6th, 2008 at 6:50 pm
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 Says:
October 6th, 2008 at 9:49 pm
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 Says:
October 7th, 2008 at 1:28 am
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 Says:
October 7th, 2008 at 2:54 pm
Totally spellbinding! What an incredible and amazing place. Thank you for sharing.
sue gagnon Says:
October 9th, 2008 at 4:33 am
Simply breathtaking!