My delight in visiting this place is so manifold that I hardly know how to begin to describe it all.
Antelope Canyons are the most picturesque and prismatic of all canyons, exhibiting the most exquisite colors.
Antelope is located in Navajo land and is one of the most popular slot canyons. The Upper Antelope and the Lower Antelope are located on either side of the US 98 highway, owned by separate families who provide guided tour.
Both the canyons are prone to flash floods with very little prior warning, but the canyons are usually shut for a few months when Page receives even a little bit of rain to avoid running the risk of getting stuck between the slots.
The Lower Antelope is a bit more arduous to hike through, as you have to walk down a flight of steep steps as you navigate through, especially when it gets narrower in spots.
The Upper Antelope on the other hand does not amount in any laborious hiking, as it is entirely at the ground level and requires no climbing.
The sun beams and stunning colors are best viewed between the months of April and September, at various times of the day.
I would recommend visiting these anytime between 9am to 1pm, in order to get stunning pictures. It can get pretty crowded in the summer months, which can be a bit irksome, so you will have to know your exact settings on the camera. Most of the times I used: ISO 400 – 800, F8 and really low shutter speeds in areas that were darker. Experiment with various exposures at the slots that are a bit darker and a bit too bright, to be able to capture darker colors with stunning contrasts.
The guides are very friendly and will help you with the settings and even take the pictures for you if needed ! The tours range from $20 to $80, and is worth every dime spent.
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