From the right perspective, this unusual structure in Lower Antelope Canyon looks like a gigantic eye with an arch that seems as an eyelid and a centre opening catching the blue hue of the sky. Photographers looking for unique compositions love this location since the perspective calls for tourists to position themselves precisely to get the whole impact. Centuries of water flow have produced complex patterns on the surrounding walls that seem to radiate away from the “eye” creation. Late morning is the greatest time to visit this location since the sun’s position produces ideal contrast between light and shadow, therefore boosting the three-dimensional impression of the rock formations. The small passageway leading to this point accentuates its drama by forcing guests to negotiate confined areas before arriving into this amazing room.
5. **The Hourglass Chamber**
Looking upward, this unusual part of Upper Antelope Canyon got its name from the hourglass-shaped feature seen there. A natural optical illusion that plays with visitors’ perception of scale and perspective is created when the walls narrow greatly at the middle then spread once more towards the top. Depending on the time of day, the smooth, curved walls here highlight some of the most vivid colour variances in the whole canyon—from deep amber to brilliant orange. Sunlight streaming through the little aperture produces amazing light effects that give the walls internal glow at noon. Particularly remarkable are the acoustics of the chamber; even small sounds create fascinating echoes that accentuate the mystical ambiance of the room.
6. **The Wave Wall**
One of the most attractive models of flowing rock formations in the whole canyon system, the Wave Wall is found in Lower Antelope Canyon. Here the sandstone seems to ripple and flow like frozen waves, producing almost too perfect patterns. From deep reds to light beiges, the surface of the wall shows several layers of colour that seem to change with the light across the day. Early afternoon hours, when the sun’s position produces intense shadows stressing the three-dimensional character of the wave patterns, this point of view is especially remarkable. Although the tight path going to this location calls for some cautious manoeuvring, the picture chances make the work well worth it.
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