5. **The Hourglass Chamber**
This distinctive section of Upper Antelope Canyon is named for its hourglass-shaped feature visible when looking upward. The walls narrow dramatically at the center before widening again toward the top, creating a natural optical illusion that plays with visitors' perception of scale and perspective. The smooth, curved walls here display some of the most vivid color variations in the canyon, ranging from deep amber to bright orange, depending on the time of day. At noon, sunlight streaming through the small opening creates mesmerizing light effects, giving the walls an inner glow. The chamber's acoustics are equally remarkable, with even soft sounds producing fascinating echoes that enhance the mystical atmosphere.
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