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but there was nobody else there to disturb the sand creating a dusty air. Below is and image of the surface above the slots, I guess not many has seen it in photos since most of the photogenic interest is underground.
Next is an image which is most familiar, since hundreds of photographers come to the Slots yearly to capture the “Award Winning” photograph. Mostly what you see printed, is not what they really look like because of the difficult lighting conditions and the artistic freedom provided by Photoshop. Most of us processing images have a different recollection of what the “true” colors were. What the eyes see and the mind remembers is not what the camera records. Regardless, the hues and the textures captured are pleasant.
The southwest had a record snow fall that caused great damage and blocked major highways for days when I was there. Fortunately, I was able to enter the Grand Canyon from the northeast. Walking to the edge of the canyon with 24 inches of snow was tedious; the tripod became the third leg that allowed me to reach the edge. But there was nothing to fear, I ran into two park rangers on skies patrolling the rim ready for the rescue. Was the walk worth it? You decide. the result is below.
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1 comment:
You have captured the desolation of the area. I wonder how anyone could ever have lived in these areas, and yet they did, and survived.
I like this rendition of the slots Jose. Somehow to me the colors seem nicer than the previous picture you posted of it and it is a different perspective too.
This area is one I would have liked to explore more when I was there but ran out of time.
Visiting the Grand Canyon in the winter would NOT be my idea of fun although the snow does give it a vastly different look.
I am pleased you posted something before leaving on your trip as I have missed them etc. Have a great trip and come back with more wonderful photographs. I will be wondering where you are.
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