God Beam
Canon 20D – 17-40mm L – 17mm – 1s – f/11
Antelope Canyon is the most-visited and most-photographed slot canyon in the American Southwest. It is located on Navajo land near Page, Arizona. Antelope Canyon formed over the course of millions of years by erosion of the Navajo Sandstone, primarily due to flash flooding and secondarily due to wind erosion. Rainwater (especially during monsoon season) runs into the wash that Antelope Canyon is part of, picking up speed and sand as it rushes through the narrow passageways. Over time the passageways are eroded away, making the corridors wider and smoothing hard edges in such a way as to form characteristic ‘flowing’ shapes in the rock. Upper Antelope Canyon, called Tse bighanilini, “the place where water runs through rocks” by the Navajo, is the most frequently visited by tourists, due to two considerations. First, its entrance and entire length are at ground level, requiring no climbing. Second, beams (shafts of direct sunlight radiating down from openings in the top of the canyon) are much more common in Upper than in Lower. Beams occur most often in the summer months, as they require the sun to be high in the sky.
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Lorraine Creagh, about 1 year ago
Stunning image
Steven Sandner, about 1 year ago
Beautiful, stunning magical. Great work!
Jonathan Cohen, about 1 year ago
This is masterful.
Karin Lau, about 1 year ago
One of my all time favorite photos! This is going to make a great Christmas gift. :-)
nick board, about 1 year ago
Beautiful capture, the light is nearly tangible.
EOS20
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about 1 year ago
WOW!! The lighting and colours are great in this shot! Well done. :)
Naomi Frost, about 1 year ago
Sensational.. straight to my favourites.
Helene Kippert, about 1 year ago
Gorgeous!!
Angela Stewart, about 1 year ago
The colours and lighting in this astounds me…brilliant work!
funkyfacestudio, about 1 year ago
This is amazing !
brummieboy, about 1 year ago
This is quite superb!!!!!!!!!!!!
DawsonImages, about 1 year ago
a nice peice of work in a mystical place
Paul Louis Vil..., about 1 year ago
Absolutely beautiful capture! :D
Nick Johnson, about 1 year ago
Fantastic shot! On my must see list for sure. Very well captured!
midzing, about 1 year ago
love it,,,, well done
Angela Damecki, about 1 year ago
This is incredible…. LOVE IT
Jennifer Vickers, about 1 year ago
Pefection
Claire Armistead, about 1 year ago
I’m not sure Mr Lik could do any better! Absolutely stunning picture – instant favourite! x
jesika, about 1 year ago
I have never seen anything like this. Thank you for the photograph and the information.
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Helen Bascom, about 1 year ago
Astonishing.
Douzy, about 1 year ago
Wow!! Tres impessionnant!!
chriso, about 1 year ago
What an amazing place. You have caputred this beautifully from the beam of light to the texture of the walls of the canyon and the sandy floor. What sort of exposure did you use?
Robyn Hansford..., about 1 year ago
wow! an amazing shot!
Antanas, about 1 year ago
Great exposure and colors, perfect lighting
jerry alcantara, about 1 year ago
wow!incredible shot ,i love it!
Basia McAuley, about 1 year ago
That is such a brilliant capture, everything about this is awesome!
Half Pint, about 1 year ago
Magic light! I’d love to visit this one day.
Irene Burdell, about 1 year ago
Absolutely beautiful.
boss, about 1 year ago
Outstanding work, very dramatic, love it…
Deborah Fuller, about 1 year ago
amazing, like all of your photos.
joolz, about 1 year ago
This is an awesome shot Christpohe
Benjamin Scheurer, about 1 year ago
stunning capture….love how the light falls in.
Lucindawind, about 1 year ago
gorgeous shot !
Heather Rivet..., about 1 year ago
stunning
Nikki Mulkern, about 1 year ago
Love this!! Gorgeous capture!
DawsonImages, about 1 year ago
superb
Martie Venter, about 1 year ago
Wow – what an amazing shot, that light is absolutely surreal and magical!
Olga, about 1 year ago
Great title and a breathtaking “painting”....
Wendy Slee, about 1 year ago
This is stunning!
Jeff Burns, about 1 year ago
absoulutely awesome!
Eyal Nahmias, about 1 year ago
I’ve seen many images of Antelope Canyon, but this one is simply splendid. Excellent light control and exposure, wonderful comp and perfect exposure. well done.
Bluetiger, about 1 year ago
Wow, this is the best shot of the Antelope Canyon i have ever seen,truly a great wonder of nature!
Robert Boretti, about 1 year ago
Amazing.. You captured this beautifully!
BrendaKLoveless, about 1 year ago
EXTREMELY GORGEOUS!!
Lisa Kenny, about 1 year ago
Magnificent !!
Mark Tisdale, about 1 year ago
This is just fantastic!
Julie Langford
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about 1 year ago
Just awesome – what a shot.
Peco Grozdanovski, about 1 year ago
Bravo my friend! No comment:)
clau, about 1 year ago
this is wonderful, Christophe!...great work!!!
Melissa Kosswig, about 1 year ago
Whoa. thats a powerful shot right there!
Tommy Seibold, about 1 year ago
um…thats incredible, awesome picture its so perfect
BySilent, about 1 year ago
Absolutely stunning….. great eye
Valerie Sardinas, about 1 year ago
This is very nice as well..Are you from eyefetch by chance?
LinaFrancisco, about 1 year ago
so beautiful!!!!
ImagineByLisa, about 1 year ago
wow! thank you for bringing me HERE. i live in america and i’ve always wanted to go there. i think now, i will make it my next journey… phenomenol picture!
Ivor Tetteh-La..., about 1 year ago
a super image full of light
Andriy Portyanko, about 1 year ago
Great image! Light and color, Simply beautiful!
Momlee Bhattac..., about 1 year ago
Lovely shot. This almost feels surreal. And good description to go with it too. Great work!
Annika Strömgren, about 1 year ago
Wonderful!
mcspreader, about 1 year ago
WOW!
Emma Anderson, about 1 year ago
These images are stunning.
Naomi Mawson, about 1 year ago
This is just so magical – the ray of light and it’s reflection on the rocks is superb.
thrumyeyes, about 1 year ago
If it hasn’t made the front page it should be there.
Amanda Cole, about 1 year ago
This shot is great, its well framed and the light and contrast is amazing
Globalphotos, about 1 year ago
Words cannot describe the beauty of this image …........ breath taking ….....
AMHERN0525, about 1 year ago
love the intense red… the sun shining through is a beautiful touch
Craig Goldsmith, about 1 year ago
Gorgeous image, I’ve seen this canyon in many photos and there is something magical and eerie about every single shot.
BornToRoam, about 1 year ago
Wow, unbelievable !!
Grace Leung, about 1 year ago
This photo is absolutely amazing. The texture on the rocks provides a 3-D effect you could almost feel the warmth of the sunbeam.
Al Neaimi, about 1 year ago
superr image
Jan Cartwright, about 1 year ago
Surreal and wonderful. Although I’ve been to Arizona several times, I’ve never had time while there to plan a trip to Antelope Canyon. Now you’ve inspired me to get there. Love everything about your shot – the light, the clarity, and the way the pattern of light on the floor of the canyon looks like a person (or an alien – maybe an escapee from Area 51?)
paulspoon, about 1 year ago
this is unbelievable. what a great phot and thanks for the description. I want to visit this place.
Annsart, about 1 year ago
All your work is awesome…hard to choose a favorite. I love this one though. I want to got there!!!!
Gerard Rotse, about 1 year ago
Beau travail. Excellent work
Tristan :), about 1 year ago
WOW
KevinH, about 1 year ago
WOW! awesome shot! i love the reds and the oranges of the walls and of course the beam! such a beautiful shot!
tonilouise, about 1 year ago
An amazing shot. I don’t how I’ve missed you. Thankyou so much for all the wonderful comments on my pics. I’m so glad you stopped by, it gave me the oppotunity to visit your amazing portfolio.. :~)
judygal, about 1 year ago
Great image.
Hazel, about 1 year ago
Not seen one this good.
KathyT, about 1 year ago
Stunning capture. That beam of light is amazing. Excellent work with the exposure!
Jonicool, about 1 year ago
This is stunning!! Love your title!
katphoto, about 1 year ago
what a beautiful shot – glorious
hangthisphoto, about 1 year ago
Man, this is THE image of all images. WOW. I’ve seen Peter Liks version and this is simply the BEST i’ve seen. Well done.
Nicole Pearce, about 1 year ago
Stunning stunning stuff, love this.
Clare McClelland, about 1 year ago
I would so love to visit these canyons! They are so beautiful. It must be an amazing feeling to stand in the presence of so much natural beauty and then a joy to see the photos reflect that moment. Lucky you and what a stunning image!
Joanne Piechota, about 1 year ago
Absolutely beautiful!!!
andiesmith, about 1 year ago
this is amazing!!! I’ve always wanted to see something like this in person!
Tony Elieh, about 1 year ago
Superb!!!
gabryshak, about 1 year ago
love the colors and light in this… wonderful image and title
RonniLeigh, about 1 year ago
Beautifully done I love your style!
Hippo, about 1 year ago
Absolutely stunning.
Shane Walker, about 1 year ago
Superb shot
Stephen Colquitt, about 1 year ago
Christophe – you are a lucky man to have visited this place. What a stunning series you have from here in your portfolio. This one is a stand out
Robert Daveant, about 1 year ago
words cant describe how beautiful this is..bravo
Care, about 1 year ago
Beautiful shot!...I can see why this is such a photographed place!
Trevor Patters..., about 1 year ago
wow, what a magical place.
Sheryl Kasper, about 1 year ago
This is an absolutely beautiful photo of this canyon. Wow.
Leeo, about 1 year ago
Stunning! Simply stunning!
diffusion, about 1 year ago
This is so stunningly beautiful!!!!
elisab, about 1 year ago
This is beautiful. You have captured it magnificently.
Gregory Ewanowich, about 1 year ago
Absolutely breathtaking and awe inspiring!
Birgitta, about 1 year ago
One of your best. :-)
And again, congratz on the sale!
(Been wanting to go to A. Canyon for years…hopefully someday!)
Birgitta, about 1 year ago
By the way-
you left out “pizza” in your tag line.
;-)
Lynn De Serres, about 1 year ago
The perfect image.
mec1507, about 1 year ago
One of the places I want to go to, great shot here one of the best I’ve seen
Madeline M. A..., about 1 year ago
Stunning!
Phil Thomson IPA, about 1 year ago
Perfect in every way !!!!! That light shaft, tones, textures and composure are ALL incredible !!!
lensman, about 1 year ago
As a set, these pics are some of the best I’ve seen in a long time.
Gorgeous colours and textures.
dolphin, about 1 year ago
What a breathtaking photo !
Congratulations !!!
Dakolina, about 1 year ago
such an outstanding photograph, beautiful ray of light and the rusty brown colour is magnificent
berndt2, about 1 year ago
Incredible image, almost otherworldly in beauty. I can’t believe how the way you’ve captured the beam of light actually MIMICS the effect of the folds in the rock. Perfectly lit, you can almost imagine the sand at the base is being fused solid with the holy light
Tom Newman, about 1 year ago
Magnificent photograph Christophe :-)
ajreece, about 1 year ago
Love this!!!!!!
Trace Lowe, about 1 year ago
Perfect!
LostBoy1, about 1 year ago
Hey man..Talk about awesome Lighting!!!
kcranmer, about 1 year ago
This is absolutely sensation…perfection in every way!
Annette Blattman, about 1 year ago
this is so beautiful, words can not describe it.
Robert Mullner, about 1 year ago
These are about the finest examples of this much photographed scene I ever seen…you are I quote “the master”...cheers Chris…rgs, Rob.
Jeremy Harrington, about 1 year ago
that is a stunning image.. well done
Catalin Soare, about 1 year ago
Fascinatinf, superb work! FAV!!!
littlemrsPat, about 1 year ago
I love this!!
Donna Teleis, about 1 year ago
Wow! this is awesome…...
thank you for your comment
Brian Puhl IPA, about 1 year ago
This is gorgeous, I just wish I could go there now!
Per Einar Gunn..., about 1 year ago
Stunning! FAV!!!!
Dakolina, about 1 year ago
this is so prefect .. so much so that words are not enough
Lisa G. Putman, about 1 year ago
Wow! Amazing! Gorgeous color and light. What a combination!
John Roshka, about 1 year ago
Great capture. I guess there were a lot of photographer at that moment…:). Awesome.
K Donatelli, about 1 year ago
Great shot…I have been there too…What a beautiful place!
focus, about 1 year ago
absolutely awesome shot.
khosie, about 1 year ago
Absolutely divine!!
ellevrg, about 1 year ago
your images are amazing.
vonne, about 1 year ago
WOW! This is an amazing shot!
Diana Treglown, about 1 year ago
LOVE your images of Antelope Canyon!!
I was just there last spring…absolutely breath-taking!! ~ Diana
mlgkats, about 1 year ago
way to cool ,great shot
MaluC, about 1 year ago
oh woww wonderful capture the light looks awesome!
Judith Winde, about 1 year ago
This is magnificent!! Perfectly composed!
Gregoryno6, about 1 year ago
Spiffindicular. There, I bet nobody else has used that one yet.
Good work!
Linda Tenenbaum, about 1 year ago
You have done justice to nature’s beauty, bravo!
LL
Jeffrey S. Rease, about 1 year ago
Great work getting the beautiful photos of the slot canyons! I would like to visit sometime.
Alan Rodmell, about 1 year ago
This is great. All of it. Colour, sharpness, curves and that sun beam…wow. Awesome shot
sarrobi, about 1 year ago
Impressive. I think these are some of the best shots of Antelope Canyon that I’ve seen.
AngelMel, about 1 year ago
Awesome photo!
ashy0073, about 1 year ago
i think miss britney spears once shot a film clip in this area haha magic shot
kmargetts, about 1 year ago
Stunning!
Christopher E...
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about 1 year ago
awesome shot..one of the best ive seen of this area..very nice
Mohsen Bayramn..., about 1 year ago
Wow! really amazing!
Bravo!
Rebecca Garibay, about 1 year ago
beautiful work congradulations
houk, about 1 year ago
Gorgeous
Patricia L. Ba..., about 1 year ago
Wonderful twist on this canyon.
Antoine Dagobert, about 1 year ago
superb
EvaMcDermott, about 1 year ago
Wonderful capture!
Jan Cartwright, about 1 year ago
This photo looks like God is sending life to earth – I know I’ve seen it before, and commented, but came across it again today. What an amazing take on an incredible spot!
liak, about 1 year ago
Great photo, well done!
Andrew Robertson, about 1 year ago
This is incredible Christophe, absolutely stunning. I am lost for words…...
Heather Rivet..., about 1 year ago
outstanding
photomama4, about 1 year ago
breathtaking photo!!!!
Mundy Hackett, about 1 year ago
Wow, what a shot!
dominiquelandau, about 1 year ago
great shot!!!!!!!!
Ann Garrett, about 1 year ago
Fabulous
Nicole Goggins, about 1 year ago
awesome series – love the colours, textures, lines and of course the light. all v. well framed too…
igotmeacanon, about 1 year ago
hmmmmmmmm wowwww
Kalena Hill, about 1 year ago
WOW gorgeous!
angelfyre, about 1 year ago
I just stumbled onto you through someone else’s favorite list. And I agree with Skeeter and the others, that is stunning. Breathtaking, trully devine, I love the rich color.
Jewd, about 1 year ago
This absolutly exrtraordinary,. as are all thisseries, my mouth dropped open, they are so luscious and sensual…your compositions, color and use of light are truly amazing, these are on my wish list..
Jennib, about 1 year ago
SUPERB IMAGE
micmac, about 1 year ago
Breathtaking.
pinkarmy25, about 1 year ago
Superb!
David Iori, about 1 year ago
Great work Christophe
Don Guindon, about 1 year ago
Wicked light and nice natural colours, splendidly composed I’d like to add.
Jenny Haskey, about 1 year ago
Breathtaking stuff!
Yago Veith, about 1 year ago
brilliant !!
:-)
justlinda, about 1 year ago
Quite stunning, an amazing series of photographs!.
Interpretations, about 1 year ago
Beautiful !
NicoleBPhotos, about 1 year ago
This is awesome!!
Andy Harris, 12 months ago
great image you’ve captured here… lighting is great!
Shaddy, 12 months ago
Unbelievable shot Christophe! Beautiful…
GabrielK, 12 months ago
wow, fantastic capture
Gayle Shaw, 12 months ago
Supurb image, in fact the whole set is supurb!
Jen Davies, 12 months ago
Fantastic capture! wonderful colours
Jamaboop, 12 months ago
This is absolutely amazing!!! It almost looks surreal or like something from a sci- fi story!!! WOW!
Kathie Nichols, 12 months ago
Magnificent capture, just love this!!!!
IngerMargrete, 11 months ago
Excellent!!
Dave Aarons, 11 months ago
Beautiful
antonio, 11 months ago
Spectacular photo the light inside the cave looks great…good work here.
armybangkok, 11 months ago
Wow!!!!! I love this wonderful shot very much.
Al Neaimi, 11 months ago
this is just amazing , love your photos , well done mate
Darren Burdell, 11 months ago
Amazing Light!
Taylor Jury, 11 months ago
This is absolutely breathtaking. I love it. GREAT shot.
Taylor
TriggerHappy, 11 months ago
so gentle and sensual
ItsAboutLight, 11 months ago
One of the best slot canyon images I’ve seen – simply breathtaking.
shell4art, 11 months ago
This whole series is phenomenal. I wish this site gave us all the settings and details. You are certainly one to watch and learn from. As to this being photographed so often, well, you nailed it spot on and gave us images unseen! Bravo!
martym, 11 months ago
wow you are truly talented all your photo’s rock
Teresa Zieba, 11 months ago
Excellent work. Thanks for all the info. Now I can plan my next trip. At least I know where.
Craig Hender, 11 months ago
Fantastic shot.
Damiend, 11 months ago
Superb capture, this is brilliant!!!
Sherstin Schwartz, 11 months ago
I absolutely love this, it looks very magical…
Jennifer Woodward, 11 months ago
Again, stunning work!!
Charl045, 11 months ago
Ok after it took 10 minutes to scroll down to this box..I have to say that is a stunning photo! I was there and just couldn’t get it together… Next time! Wonderful portfolio!!
FortPhoto, 11 months ago
A wonderful series, the sunbeam really draws the interest in as evidenced by all the comments. Very fine work!
Marnie Kirkness, 11 months ago
comment number 499936780: all of the above
Lis29, 11 months ago
Oh look angel rays :) This a beautiful shot….
brianjarvis, 11 months ago
NEAT
S.K. Ung, 11 months ago
Amazing!
Angelina Marek..., 11 months ago
im sure i dont have to talk
Steve Bulford, 11 months ago
Love your work!!!!!!!