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Sand Castle


	Sand Castle One thing for sure all who venture into Antelope Canyon will have sand in their hair, shoes and camera as it blows continuously. I was fascinated by the shapes of the sand caught in the light streaming from above and from the “Castle” stone walls. Time, sand and water create the unique curves and shapes. No filters or color adjustment “Time is like a handful of sand- the tighter you grasp it, the faster it runs through your fingers” Melissa Olsen

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An amazing and Beautiful capture of Time and Place! Outstanding work Melissa! Jef

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June 07, 2010

- Linda D. Lester

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Beautiful work!!!!! Love the lighting!

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June 07, 2010

- Val Feldman

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Exceptional capture! Love all the twists and turns of this fantastically glowing, wonderfully textured rock...to experience this sight, I wouldn't care if I was brushing sand off for the next three years! :) Kudos, Melissa..your exciting and excellent captures of Antelope Canyon easily put me right into the middle of this phenomenal sight...I think I feel sand in my shoes! :) Excellent work!

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June 07, 2010

Melissa G. Meiselman

Melissa, this is another wonderful shot of that magnificent place!!

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June 07, 2010

Danny B. Head

Wow!

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June 07, 2010

Robert R. Goodman

That is absolutely beautiful,Melissa.Added to my favorite.Wonderful color and lighting.I hope to catch some monsoon storms at Oak Creek and Grand Canyon this summer!!!

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June 07, 2010

Gina Cormier

Another stunning image Melissa!!!!!

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June 07, 2010

Ron McEwan

Terrific image Melissa, looks like smoke. Someone told me if I ever get there do not change lenses because of the sand. Hope you didn't.

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June 07, 2010

Melissa Olsen

Thanks all!
And no way did I change my lens.

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June 07, 2010

- JudyAnn Rector

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Another beauty, Melissa!

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June 07, 2010

Marcel J. Fernandez

You are having fun in the slot caves. Nice work!

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June 07, 2010

Julianne Bradford

Fabulous work and capture Melissa. I think that the holding on principal works with everything. Don't squeeze too tight :-)

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June 07, 2010

John Connolly

Incredible light and color in this unique capture Melissa! An amazing capture!

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June 07, 2010

Liz blahh

Beautiful series! Love the lighting and tones!

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June 07, 2010

Melissa Olsen

Thanks again Liz!

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June 08, 2010

Hal Bambrick

WOW!!,This Series is just STUNNING!!!. These are Magazine Cover Quality,you should submit them!!!!!.

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June 08, 2010

Debra R. Harder

WOW is right! I just LOVE your series, Melissa! Lucky you...the slots are amazing! Beautiful lighting, colors and composition. Stunning! Deb

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June 08, 2010

Patricia A. Stalter

Yup.. wow is apt! Here in Tacoma .. no baby yet. You will not believe what they have picked for her name... Brooklin Raeann!

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June 08, 2010

- Randy D. Dinkins

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Great capture, beautiful spot and perfect MT entry!

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June 09, 2010

- Ken Smith

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It was sandy when I was there too, but this is the first photo I've ever seen with the sand captured in the light. You're rolling!

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June 11, 2010

Howard B. Cheek

I see you've been busy cave dwelling..
Wonderful series of images, fascinating really.
I've posted a few again, guess you could say I've come out of my "cave" for now :)

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June 12, 2010

- Nancyj E. Hovey

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C O N G R A T U L A T I O N S
on your very deserving FINALIST! 8o)

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July 12, 2010

- Bojan Bencic

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Congratulations on your finalist, Melissa.

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July 12, 2010

Patricia A. Stalter

What ever! There is no denying that this is most deserving! congrats and good luck in the next stage.

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July 12, 2010

Robert R. Goodman

Beautiful capture,Congratulations Melissa!!

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July 12, 2010

- Sherran Andersen

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Congrats Melissa.

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July 12, 2010

- Janet McNeil

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Congratulations on this well deserved Finalist!!

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July 13, 2010

Jack Ryan

Congratulations, Melissa..a very deserving selection.

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July 13, 2010

- Diane E. Deming

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Outstanding image, Melissa! I never tire of looking at Antelope Canyon photos. It must be spectacular in person. Congratulations!

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July 13, 2010

Anita Hogue

Congratulations, Melissa this is stunning!

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July 13, 2010

Debra R. Harder

I agree...this is truly STUNNING, Melissa! Huge congratulations on your OUTSTANDING finalist! Deb

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July 13, 2010

Sam Britt

Congratulations, Melissa!

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July 13, 2010

- Bojan Bencic

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Congratulations on your amazing win, Melissa.