Vulcan's Realm

It's been hotter than hell in NE Arizona, but the temperature cooled considerably once I drew further into the depths of this remote slot canyon. It was with great pleasure that I sat and watched the light change here as the sun traversed the sliver of sky I could actually see overhead!
Very little 'development' here aside from contrast correction, cropping and sharpening.

And yours truly entering the realm.

Wow, this is unreal. I love all the different layers and detail.

Pretty awesome place John...love the layers.

That first image is amazing, John. The colors are nothing less than incredible.

The depth, repeated patterns of color and lines really make this a fine image.
Joe Rogers

This looks like a seriously sweet slot canyon to explore, John. I know I keep saying it but one of these days I really need to get down there for an adventure with you. Gorgeous photo, by the way. Superb layering, colors, light...just awesome.

That's a beaut! I personally would have been tempted to remove some of the color cast, but very glad you left it as is. Very nice arrangement of color and shape.

I just bought a new Droid phone and really needed something exceptional for my wallpaper. Thanks John!

Yeah, the first photo is incredible. Thanks for posting.

Excellent luminosity and crazy cool colors. The comp is first rate as usual. Another stunning shot, John.

WOW JOHN! Who needs antelope Canyon? Gorgeous colors and like the compression of the formations.

Its great that there are still slots you don't have to pay to get into. Rivals Antelope great find and image.

I love the repeating undulations and color. Verrrrrry niiiiice!

Wow, way cool. Love the color.

Are you kidding me? That is what I said when I opened this one John. Love it! The colors are fantastic and I really loe all the lines running throughout the image.

Excellent work John. I love the colors in that first shot!

Amazing colors and composition and everything is sharp front to back too! Simply wonderful as usual, for you!

very cool

Lots of repeating curvatures in that slot canyon. The angle/tilt of the striations on the right side certainly add to the smoother curves of the right side. Nice!