The Spirit Of the Valley
by Lucinda Walter
Title
The Spirit Of the Valley
Artist
Lucinda Walter
Medium
Photograph - Photography, Digital Art, Fine Art, Textured Photography
Description
The Spirit Of the Valley by Lucinda Walter
Photograph taken at Monument Valley Navajo Nation National Park, Arizona, Arizona, USA. Located inside the Navajo Nation one of the largest Native American tribes in the United States Monument Valley is around four hours northeast of Flagstaff, near the Four Corners area.
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One of the grandest � and most photographed � landmarks in the United States, Monument Valley Navajo Tribal Park is a sprawling, sandy preserve that spans the border between Arizona and Utah, bathing the region in rich red hues. Dominated by crimson mesas and surreal sandstone towers � some as tall as 1,000 feet � the area is also known for dramatic, mesmerizing lighting, with the sun illuminating the towers and casting long shadows on the valley floor.
Located inside the Navajo Nation � one of the largest Native American tribes in the United States � Monument Valley is around four hours northeast of Flagstaff, near the Four Corners area.
History & Nature
Now part of the Colorado Plateau, Monument Valley was once a simple flat basin. Over millions of years, layers of sediment piled onto the basin, which was eventually uplifted by pressure from below. Then, wind and water slowly eroded the plateau, leaving Cutler Red siltstone and its sand behind, forming the wonders of Monument Valley that we enjoy today.
As a representation of the Arizona Old West, Monument Valley has been a favorite shooting location for Hollywood filmmakers since the early days of the frontier genre � starting with Stagecoach, in which John Wayne rides horseback across the region. Today, Monument Valley is still a popular backdrop for films and postcards � as well as the ancestral home of the Navajo people, who still reside here today as part of the Navajo Nation, the largest Native American reservation in the United States.
http://www.visitarizona.com/places-to-visit/arizona-parks-monuments/monument-valley-navajo-tribal-park
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All images are copyright Lucinda Walter. The materials contained may not be reproduced, copied, edited, published, transmitted or downloaded in any way, shape or form. All rights are reserved. Copying, altering, displaying or redistribution of any of these images without written permission from the Artist is strictly prohibited.
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May 5th, 2016
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Comments (22)
Nick Boren
Awesome SW black and white landscape image Lucinda.... I like the spirit it is giving me.. ;-)) FV
Lucinda Walter
Many thanks everyone for all your wonderful comments. They are all very much appreciated!
Laurie Search
I love the way you composed this, dear Lucinda, and your b&w tones are awesome!!! Fantastic image, my sweet friend!!! :)))vf
Lucinda Walter
Thank you very much Sue Rosen for the feature in the group CowGirl 5/9/2016 I'm honored
Lucinda Walter
Thank you very much Alexander Kunz for the feature in the group Desert Southwest 5/7/2016 I'm honored
Alexander Kunz
Thank you for your submission to the "Desert Southwest" group! Beautiful tones in your black & white work! I selected your photo as a "Feature" to appear on the group's home page. If you have an extra minute, please be so kind and visit the group's image pool to see the beautiful photography that other members submit - and add the best ones to your favorites, leave a comment, be social. Thanks! :-)
Lucinda Walter
Thank you very much John Bailey for the feature in the group Images That Excite You! 5/6/2016 I'm honored
Lucinda Walter
Thank you very much Thomas Todd for the feature in the group Just Northern Arizona Photography 5/6/2016 I'm honored
Lucinda Walter
Thank you very much Nader Rangidan for the feature in the group Black and White Photography 5/6/2016 I'm honored