Continuing our tour of the incredible Colorado Plateau (which encompasses nine National Parks and 18 National Monuments), we visited iconic Monument Valley and the magnificently desolate Death Valley. Monument Valley is known for enormous buttes that tower over the landscape.
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| West Mitten Butte, Monument Valley |
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| Butte, Monument Valley |
According to the Park Service Death Valley is the hottest, driest, and lowest of the national parks. Located in the Mojave Desert, it also contains extraordinarily complex geology and land forms. We didn't know what to expect, but we were amazed and thrilled by all we saw.
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| Badlands from Zabriskie Point, Death Valley |
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| Mosaic Canyon, Death Valley |
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| Badlands and Red Cathedral Rocks, Death Valley |
Fantastic photos!!
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ReplyDeleteHi Karen! Thanks for "revealing" your identity. I hope your Iberian adventure is going well. We look forward to hearing all about it.
ReplyDeleteDean, a great set of photos. I really like the photo of the badlands from Zabriskie Point. At least for me, the shadows give so much depth to the beautiful scenery. While dining out a few weeks back I realized we were not far from a table of pro photographers. At one point I heard one mention 'The scenery in Death Valley is awesome. So, so outstanding." Dean, you should have been at that table, as you have shots speak to what I heard.
ReplyDeleteKeep up the good work!
It's an amazing place. I'm not surprised that photographers love it. But then, so much of the southwest is astonishing that it would be hard to limit yourself. Glad you liked them, and thanks.
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