Josh Andrews Photography

Journal

Sandstone Panoramic

April 11 2009

April’s image of the month was taken in Antelope Canyon in Northern Arizona.  It’s a panoramic stitch of 5 separate images of an amazing sandstone wall in the lower canyon (Antelope Canyon is actually split into 2 separate canyons - upper and lower).  While it’s dry most of the year, the canyons can flood when it rains, and the water (and wind) slowly wear away the sandstone and carve amazing curves and patterns into the narrow walls.  Parts of the canyon are narrow enough that you can touch both sides with outstretched arms.  This image was shot tripod-mounted with a 24-70mm lens at a small aperture for maximum depth of field.  The lighting conditions in these canyons are challenging to say the least, so a tripod and patience are a must.

For the month of April, this image is available at a 20% discount off of my standard print prices.