Spiritual Retreat [Protection]

© Melissa Olsen

Spiritual Retreat

Uploaded: June 09, 2010 06:01:50

Description

To older Navajos, entering a place like Antelope Canyon was like entering a cathedral. They would probably pause before going in, to be in the right form of mind and prepare the protection and respect. This would also allow them to leave with an uplifted feeling of what Mother Nature has to offer, and to be in harmony with something greater than themselves. It was (and is) a spiritual experience. ~navajonationparks.org

Exif: F Number: 4, Exposure Bias Value: 0.00, ExposureTime: 1/5 seconds, Flash: did not fire., ISO: 200, White balance: Auto white balance, FocalLength: 24.00 mm, Model: Canon EOS-1Ds Mark III

Comments

Stephanie Laird level-classic June 09, 2010

Stunning Melissa. I can see why this is such a special place. #1276972

Val Feldman level-classic June 09, 2010

Witnessing the grandeur of this unique and beautiful masterpiece of nature would be very akin to a religious experience. Very humbling. Your series of the wonders of Antelope Canyon has been magnificent, Melissa - each one a winner in it's own right. #8681760

Ron McEwan June 09, 2010

Simply beautiful Melissa, it looks like a water falls. #8681764

Douglas Pignet June 09, 2010

Beautiful capture with wonderful lighting and colors, very well done #8681794

Ruth E. Foster-Lindsay June 09, 2010

Fantastic colors and tones Melissa!
Wonderful capture! WTG! #8681860

Teresa F. Smith June 09, 2010

Beautiful, stunning capture! #8681965

Jeana Clark June 09, 2010


I have to second Vals comment...it's perfectly stated!!! This is beautiful Melissa!!! A very impressive series!!!
And I agree with her that each one is truly a winner!!! Outstanding work my friend!!!

~J~ #8681998

Danny B. Head June 09, 2010

I think I like this one best of the series so far... great beam of light! #8682023

Eivor Kuchta June 09, 2010

You've mastered the exposure perfectly, Melissa! I so much want to go there now, after seeing your wonderful captures. #8682077

Melissa G. Meiselman June 09, 2010

WOW!! This is unbelievably beautiful and IMO the best of the series!!! #8682120

Jeff Robinson level-deluxe June 09, 2010

Wonerful lighting, color and capture! Jeff #8682213

Robert R. Goodman June 09, 2010

Looks like you really enjoy the slot canyon.Hi Melissa,Beautiful capture.Such a magical place!!!! #8682233

Daniella Puente June 09, 2010

Fabulous capture Melissa! #8682452

Michael G. Marshall June 09, 2010

Beautiful image, Melissa! Antelope Canyon is a "must do" on my list! Michael #8684120

Hal Bambrick June 11, 2010

WOW!!!!!!!!!,All I can say!!!!!!!!. #8688481

Melissa Olsen June 11, 2010

I am so glad you all are liking my series on Antelope Canyon. #8688673

Karen Bacon June 16, 2010

This series is so beautiful and for me emotionally moving or spiritual.You did a wonderful job Melissa capturing this magical place. #8698816

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