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Antelope Canyon, Arizona, US
Upper Antelope Canyon in Arizona is a stunning natural formation characterized by its wave-like rock walls and rich colors resulting from iron and manganese oxides. The canyon, located on Navajo tribal land, has a cathedral-like atmosphere enhanced by the interplay of light and color. It consists of two separate slot canyons, with the upper and lower sections offering unique geological features and scenic views.
Antelope Canyon, Arizona, US
- 1. Antelope Canyon TheUpper Antelope Canyon, Arizona First created 25 Oct 2014. Version 1.0 - 29 Oct 2014. Jerry Tse. London. All rights reserved. Rights belong to their respective owners. Available free for non-commercial, Educational and personal use.
- 2. Entrance to theUpper Canyon.
- 3. The canyon issituated on Navajo Tribal Land near Page, Arizona.
- 4. Patches of darkand light colour of lichen on the rock.
- 6. The red colourof the rocks was due to the presence of iron oxides in the rock.
- 9. The Antelope Canyonincludes two separate slot canyons - the Upper Antelope Canyon and the Lower Antelope Canyon.
- 13. The Wolf Head,the protruding rock on the right.
- 15. The presence ofmanganese oxides in the rocks cause the blue and purple hues. Blue sky also gives the rocks a blue tint.
- 17. The Horse Head,the protruding rock on the left.
- 31. Years of flashfloods shape the walls into undulating wave-like surfaces of the canyon.
- 40. The far entranceinto the Upper Antelope Canyon.
- 42. The Flame betweenthe rocks.
- 47. The Upper AntelopeCanyon, Arizona The End The Upper Antelope Canyon encloses a high and narrow space, just like a medieval cathedral. It is filled with reflected and diffused colour lights like those of the stained glass windows. It is a nature’s version of the medieval cathedral. All rights reserved. Rights belong to their respective owners. Available free for non-commercial and personal use. Music – Handel : Seres – Aria “Ombra Mai Fu” sung by Andreas Scholl. Photos -With contributions from Ben and Weichu.
Editor's Notes
- #2 High on the Colorado plateau, in the middle of the desert, on the Navajo Tribal land, there is a canyon, where water runs through rocks. It is located near the town of Page, at the northern boundary of Arizona. The Navajo name for this place is Tse Bighanilini and it is commonly known simply as the Upper Antelope Canyon. The canyon was formed by erosion of the Navajo Sandstone, primarily due to the occasional torrent of flash floods and aided winds. It is this process that gives the rock a characteristic ‘flowing’ shape and wave patterns. It a magical place where the sunlight gives birth to colours. The Upper Antelope Canyon is a slot canyon. It encloses a high and narrow space, like a medieval cathedral. Inside the canyon it is filled by reflected and diffused colour lights like the stained glass windows inside a cathedral. It is the nature’s version of the medieval cathedral.