This is an important image to me. In 2008 during a visit to Zion National Park I enrolled in a guided photography class through the Zion Canyon Field Institute.

The director, a large format photographer, was the guide. He introduced our small group to one of the many slot canyons found in Zion, off the beaten path - for which I remain grateful.

Slowly walking the sand floor through the small, narrow canyon you could - in many places - reach out and touch both sides at once. Forms began to emerge, enhanced by line and the subdued, indirect light produced in the shade of the canyon walls.

A sense of motion was born by the otherwise stagnant rock faces and I began to imagine the forces that sculpted this natural wonder.

As I framed up this image the guide approached, looked up at what I was focusing on and with a slightly dismissive tone said I might want to keep moving; "this is one of the photos that you think there's something there but there's really not."

The image sat locked away in archive for years as his words caused me to second guess my creative interpretation and intent - until one day, years later - I began exploring again with fresh eyes.

It wasn't until the image was printed that the vision originally seen that day walking the canyon floor was realized.

This image exemplifies the importance of not allowing the negative voices we come up against to dissuade or discourage each artist from pursuing their unique, creative vision.