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Some of us who are photographers are keenly aware that we would accomplish nothing if it were not for two gifts from God: beautiful scenery, and light. This photo illustrates this graphically. I didn't supply the phenomenal canyon, and I didn't supply the light. Being there at the right time was an "accident". All I did was aim my camera (which involves a knowledge of composition, 'tis true, and a knowledge of camera, lenses, and film) and operate the shutter. Even my gift as a photographer is exactly that: a gift. Not everyone can go to such a beautiful place. I do photography for the people who cannot, so that you may share in what I was able to see and capture.

This is a "re-do" of Let There Be Light - Antelope Canyon. I used a different shot, with the viewpoint placed lower, to give more foreground, which removed the ambiguous light at the top of the picture, on the suggestion of another deviant (see below). I had it made into an 8x12 GLOSSY print, to eliminate "sparkles" and "dust" from the matte finish. I rescanned it at high resolution. I have cleaned up all the dust and scratches that my scanner graciously provided (it was a lot of work). It is, in my opinion, a better picture. Some of you have placed the other image on your wishlist, and I promised to provide you with a better one. You may wish for either one which appeals to you; this one will be available in larger size prints. Thank you so much for your support, and I hope you enjoy this new version.

Edit: A gazillion thanks to :icongarrit: for featuring this as a DD! I am overwhelmed! And thank you to all who visit, and comment, and favor it! I have been reminded that it was :iconstumbleine179: who offered the critique that resulted in my posting this newer version, and I want to convey my deepest gratitude to him and to his wife for letting me know!

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Thanks so much to EVERYONE. I am very happy to share my amazing experience in this image.

Thank you so much!
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Through the darkest days, Let There Be Light. And let there be deviations like this one from =PatGoltz ( Featured by `garrit )

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Mood: Love ~PiplupSTARSCommander Oct 27, 2011
Sniff* Beautiful!!

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~DancingInTwilight Aug 8, 2011
went to the grand canyon, shoulda went here XP

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~sevenofeleven Jul 3, 2011
Great shot.

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I remember when I really was into nostalgia.
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!fractalinda Jun 12, 2011
An amazing photograph. Wow.

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"But trailing clouds of glory do we come..from God, who is our home." ~William Wordsworth

"I believe in Christianity as I believe that the sun has risen, not only because I see it, but because by it I see everything else." C.S. Lewis

:sun: :granny:
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~MrJonas Mar 11, 2011
Awesome:)
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~BPS-TATTOO Feb 26, 2011
beautiful pics !!!

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Mood: Love ~Ariasmelody Dec 9, 2010
Breathtaking
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*WildWinyan Nov 19, 2010  Professional Photographer
Featured! :rose: [link]

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~tiger-light Nov 16, 2010
I've featured and linked this here [link] =)

Just tell me if you want it removed.

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Fairy Tales are more than true; not because they tell us that dragons exist, but because they tell us that dragons can be beaten.”

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Mood: Wow! ~Majedyahya Oct 21, 2010
Great Photo
i like the way light is beaming from upside
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