Slot Canyon in Southern Utah - Study 09
This image is part of a series from a remote area of desert country in southern Utah, cut by a maze of spectacular canyons.
Here, I turned the camera upward, focusing on the interplay of light and shadow along the canyon walls. Controlling the light values was essential—framing the composition to include only the subtle, reflected glow while avoiding areas where the light was too harsh to balance. Though not immediately obvious to the eye, achieving the right contrast and depth took several attempts, revealing the canyon’s intricate textures in a way that felt both natural and intentional.
This image is part of a series from a remote area of desert country in southern Utah, cut by a maze of spectacular canyons.
Here, I turned the camera upward, focusing on the interplay of light and shadow along the canyon walls. Controlling the light values was essential—framing the composition to include only the subtle, reflected glow while avoiding areas where the light was too harsh to balance. Though not immediately obvious to the eye, achieving the right contrast and depth took several attempts, revealing the canyon’s intricate textures in a way that felt both natural and intentional.
This image is part of a series from a remote area of desert country in southern Utah, cut by a maze of spectacular canyons.
Here, I turned the camera upward, focusing on the interplay of light and shadow along the canyon walls. Controlling the light values was essential—framing the composition to include only the subtle, reflected glow while avoiding areas where the light was too harsh to balance. Though not immediately obvious to the eye, achieving the right contrast and depth took several attempts, revealing the canyon’s intricate textures in a way that felt both natural and intentional.