Junction Ruin

Please view large. Canyon de Chelly also known as Navajo National

Monument offers excellent cliff dwelling ruins. I appreciate your

comments which are more meaningful than ratings. Thanks. Regards.

Larry

The varying textures in the rocks, especially when viewed large, make this a great candidate for B&W.  The large sweep of sandstone it quite striking.

Stephen,   Thanks for viewing and commenting on this image.  I too think it works well and B&W, but am a bit disappointed that there is not a greater range of gray scale values, especially on the far light end.   Thanks again.   Larry

The thumbnail just doesn't do it justice, the textures in the larger view are far more detailed than first perceived. I suspect that you may have shot this in sunlight, which would account for the lesser grey scales you mentioned, but even so the B & W does a great job in portraying a neanderthal atmosphere. I like the subject matter very much, the dwellings remind me of an abandoned slate miners village in the UK.

Best Regards

Alf

Hi Alf,

You are correct.  This was taken in midday -  tourist's punishment for treading on sacred ground.  This is one of many Anasazi ruins in the southwest of the U.S.  Navajo National Monument has several inside the canyon.  Because the bottom of the canyon is deep sand, the only reasonable way to see it is on a tour in a special vehicle conducted by the Navajo people.  We learned a lot about the Navajo  on this trip.  The Anasazis (defined as the ancient people) lived in the southwest in the 1200's or so.  They simply disappeared a hundred or so years later as I recall.  I appreciate your comment.  The vertical image of this is also interesting and also has interesting rock detail.   As always,  Larry

Great work with the ruin in the picture.  I hope we could visit the place one day.  Thanks.  Best Regards,

What a wonderful place to visit.  You probalbly have an avalanche of images to offer.  I love the texture of the rock strata and the formations that are developed around them.  I ancient ruins if ancient can be the porper term are  a great focal point.  A little bit of man's mischief among nature's handicraft... I envy your visit there, great opportunity to display your craft. Also, thank you for your recent comment, muchas gracias mi amigo.  rek

Richard,

Thanks for your comment.  The most significant aspect of our visit was learning about the modern day Navajo culture and lifestyle.  Ironically, they share the same land as the Anasazi who likely left around the 12th or 13th century.  As a national monument, Canyon de Chelly is also home to many of the Navajo nation. Photographing in the canyon was tough as we were toured on a moving truck.  So images are hand held and were pretty iffy.  Also, mid day sun didn't help either.   The most iconic image of Canyon de Chelly is probably Spider rock from the Spider Rock overlook, also in my portfolio.

I enjoy looking at your images as well.  Best to you.  Larry