Lens-Artists Challenge #322 – There Is a Crack in Everything
“Death is pitch-dark, but colors are light.
To be a painter, one must work with rays of light.“
Edvard Munch
In this week’s Lens-Artists Challenge, Ritva used Leonard Cohen’s saying, “Everything has a crack; that’s how the light gets in.” The quote “can be interpreted in many ways,” as Ritva shows us plenty of examples of how the light gets in. Please look at her post here.
Using my two previous posts as the basis for my response, I bring you the light within the Upper Antelope Canyon. Before we delve into the depths of this canyon, let me show you what the canyon looks like from the outside. This is a photo of the Lower Antelope Canyon at the end of the walk. You can see how narrow the openings are.
All subsequent photos were captured in the Upper Antelope Canyon. After seeing dozens of pictures of these canyons, I witnessed their beauty in person on a 2007 trip. The photos need no further introduction.
Last week, Anne’s challenge created ICM beauties. You rose to the task and shared your stunning ICM creations. I hope you had as much fun making them as I did looking at your amazing photos. This week, Ritva uses Cohen’s verses to guide us in a new challenge.
I am looking forward to seeing your interpretations. Don’t forget to use the “lens-artists” hashtag when responding to Ritva’s post so we can easily find it in the Reader.
Next week, it is my turn to present a new challenge. Tune in next Saturday at noon EDT in the USA. Please see this page to learn more about the Lens-Artists Challenge and its history.
Until then, keep on clicking and capturing the beauty your eyes find.
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Tina Schell
Such a perfect subject for the week Egidio! I’m dying to go there but to be honest I’m a bit leery about going underground 😢 The images are wonderful – especially the first and last. It looks to be fascinating and well worth the effort to get there. Amazing post.
Egidio Leitao
Thank you, Tina. That canyon is on the ground and has no steps, if I recall it correctly. The Lower Antelope Canyon, on the hand, will have ladders to work with.
Anne Sandler
Awesome response Egidio! Simply beautiful!!
Egidio Leitao
Thank you so much, Anne. You brighten my day with this feedback.
Dawn M. Miller
These images are amazing.
Egidio Leitao
Thanks, Dawn.
bushboy
Brilliant photos Egidio
Egidio Leitao
Thank you very much, Brian.
Teresa
Egidio, this is WOW in every sense of the word. Perfect for the challenge
Egidio Leitao
Thank you so much, Teresa.
Travtrails
Wonderful images
Egidio Leitao
Thanks so much. I appreciate your feedback.
Ritva Sillanmäki Photography
These photos are amazing, what a place to visit and the light does get to so many places, that most of us do not witnesses. Great response
Egidio Leitao
Thanks, Ritva. Your challenge offered so many options. It was a great challenge.
Tranature - quiet moments in nature
Another set of gorgeous images from this series Egidio, thank so much for sharing 😊
Egidio Leitao
Thanks for the comment.
Toonsarah
Fantastic images and just perfect for this theme! I’ve always wanted to visit Antelope Canyon and your images make me want to see it for myself even more!
Egidio Leitao
Thanks, Sarah. I hope you make it there. It’s worth it.
restlessjo
Wow, Egidio! Nothing but admiration for these images.
Egidio Leitao
Thanks a million, Jo.
JohnRH
Beautiful photos, beautiful ‘cracks’ Egidio. Superb. 👏
Egidio Leitao
John, that’s very kind. Thank you so much.
pattimoed
Ahh….such beauty and light! Wonderful, Egidio. Antelope Canyon has been on my list for a long time. Your images are fabulous. I had never seen an exterior view of the canyon before! Thanks!
Egidio Leitao
Thanks, Patti. I would love to revisit that area. It’s so beautiful. I appreciate your comments.
Ingrid
After hiking my first slot canyon, I was hooked. It’s an experience like no other. Great photos!
Egidio Leitao
Thanks a million, Ingrid. I’m happy you liked the post and have experienced the thrills of slot canyons.
carabeinsplash
Beautiful photos!
Egidio Leitao
Thanks so much.
Annie H
I’ve seen lots of photos from within Antelope Canyon, but this is the first time I’ve seen one from the top/outside. It looks amazing even from there. I’ll see what cracks I can find for the this challenge.
Egidio Leitao
Thank you for the feedback. I’m glad that outside photo existed. That was near the Lower Antelope Canyon exit.
Vicki
Breathtakingly beautiful. It’s rather surreal to see that such canyons and light exist on the planet, but I’m so glad you took these wonderful photos and shared them. 🙂
Egidio Leitao
Vicki, thank you very much. I’d love to go back and explore the canyons again. It’s a magical place.
Leya
This is the perfect answer to the challenge, Egidio. And it is breathtakingly beautiful! This canyon is a dream, and I am gratful for your showcasing it as I will never get there myself. Thank you for these magnificent pictures!
Egidio Leitao
Thank you, Ann-Christine. It’s been many years since I’ve visited it. I’d love to return there.
Sofia Alves
Perfection, Egídio. I’ve seen many photos of Antelope Canyon before but your photos are so different, so beautiful it’s like seen it for the first time.
Egidio Leitao
Sofia, I’m glad my photos brought a new light to the familiar canyon. Thank you.
Yanaj *
“Nature is the greatest artist.” This is the saying that inevitably pops up while admiring this glorious collection! And you are a master at capturing her hidden gems, Egidio. It literally takes my breath away! Similar to other responses, this is the first time that I’m deeply touched and enchanted by this natural wonder conveyed by pictures, as yours are full of LIGHT and LIFE.
Egidio Leitao
I like that quote. It’s hard to resist nature’s beauty. Thank you very much for your kind and supportive words.
Yanaj *
True. – And you are very welcome, Egidio.😊
Lindy Le Coq
Absolutely stunning images. The way the light slithers across those surfaces and brings out the deep bright color of the sandstone takes my breath away!
Egidio Leitao
Thank you, Lindy. The canyons are impressive. The light constantly changes.