A Must-Visit in Life｜Light and Shadow Aesthetics—Western US Antelope Canyon

Finally visiting the long-awaited Antelope Canyon, experiencing firsthand the masterpiece crafted by nature.
Antelope Canyon has been rated by National Geographic as one of the top ten photography spots in the world.

🏜️ Differences between Upper and Lower Canyon:
If Upper Antelope Canyon is the "Sanctuary of Heavenly Light," then Lower Antelope Canyon is the "Epic in Stone" hidden underground.
⬆️ Upper Canyon has a flat ground with no stairs, ladders, or slopes, covering 0.8 kilometers, suitable for all ages; the best light is at noon for great photos; the visit lasts about 40 minutes.
⬇️ Lower Canyon is 2.4 kilometers long, with an entrance featuring nearly 90-degree vertical stairs, requiring climbing 4-5 short narrow ladders along the way. The canyon passages are narrow and not very easy to walk through, not suitable for elderly or very young children; the light is fairly even throughout the day; the visit lasts about 1 hour.
✨ If pressed for time and can only choose one, Lower Canyon is recommended.

📌 Address:
Page, Arizona, USA 86040
🚗 Transportation:
Self-driving or joining a local one-day tour is recommended.
⏰ Opening Hours:
Summer 06:15-16:45 / Winter 08:45-14:45

📷 Must-Visit Photo Spots:
1. Waterfall of Light Area
Sunlight pours down like a golden waterfall, as if a divine molten gold furnace has been overturned, making time seem tangible at this moment.
2. Wave Rock Wall
Naturally formed flowing patterns, like a stroke of silk in an artist’s hand, carrying billions of years of time, painting a frozen grandeur.

📱 Photography Tips:
1. For Huawei phones, turn on professional mode and set white balance to cloudy mode, around 7000.
2. iPhone hidden tips (discovered):
• Ultra-wide 0.5x → turn the phone upside down to get the lens closer to the rock wall
• Long press to lock exposure → slide down to reduce by 1.5 EV for more dimensional light beams
• Turn on Live Photo → select “Long Exposure” mode to instantly create silky light sword effects
🎨 Color Adjustment Parameters:
Clarity +60 | Highlights -80 | Shadows +45 | Temperature -25 | Tint +15

⚠️ Important Notes:
1. Entry is only allowed with a local Native American (Navajo) guide! Visitors are grouped into small groups of about a dozen people, one group after another, so photo time is a bit rushed.
2. Tripods, selfie sticks, and backpacks are prohibited, and video recording is not allowed—only photos!
3. Wear non-slip shoes; some sections require minor climbing and can be slippery.
4. Be sure to enter the canyon on a sunny day so sunlight can directly shine to the canyon floor for the best photos.