And where else can I be made to look like an angel with wings?
One of the most desirable and difficult natural wonders to photograph, Antelope Canyon certainly has more than a few cautionary tales to tell.
Carved over many thousands of years by flash floods which continue to this day. Despite typically dry conditions, 11 tourists were killed in the not too distant past by these floods.
Hard to believe such a pretty place could be so deadly.
We booked our tour through one of many Navajo tour operators but we lucked out being paired with a private guide for the exclusive Amangiri desert resort (take a sneak peek here).
He took us to Rattlesnake Canyon first in an effort to kill time while the crowds died down at the more famous Antelope Canyon. Who doesn't love a twofer?
Having seen both canyons now, I'm shocked that no one was visiting this lesser known but just as beautiful canyon. We had the whole place to ourselves, it was magical.
Until Little Man had a horrendously messy accident. Happy to put that behind us, haha, we carried on to Antelope Canyon just before sunset.
Straight up Indiana Jones style!
Typically cram packed with hundreds upon hundreds of tourists, we were fortunate to enjoy the space in relative peace.
Antelope Canyon is notoriously difficult to photograph because of the dark/light contrast and necessary long exposure times. It will literally send your point and shoot camera into a tizzy. If you're lucky like we were, you'll snag a guide who can suggest the best settings for every camera type.
A breathtaking wonder of the natural world and well worth a visit to the middle of nowhere Arizona (i.e. Page, Arizona). And if you need another reason to visit the area, one of the world's most amazing, secluded spas is just up the road a bit.
From a canyon angel to Indiana Jones scenery and a James Bond-esque spa experience. Not bad for the middle of the desert.
What has been the most amazing natural setting you've seen?
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