"Slot Canyon Blues"

The Upper Antelope Canyon, inside Navajo nation is a magical place

where centuries of patient work by nature has resulted in amazing

textures and abstract forms on sandstone rock walls. It poses great

challenges for photographers. Exposure is tricky. Limited space for

placing a steady tripod, which is a must. Fine dust is a constant

problem, particularly on windy days.

I took this long exposure shot deep inside the canyon to bring out the

blue colors of scattered light from the rock faces as the mid-day sunlight

crept through the narrow slots in the canyon.

A fine image and a very helpful explanation. Best regards.

I think exposures here are difficult because of the great range of light, and yours is spot on.  The transition from light at the top to much more muted forms and colors at the bottom is very appealing.