Canyon de Chelly Photo Tour. We were inspired today by our Navajo guide, Ben, on our tour in Canyon de Chelly, to Spider Rock. The changes in light, shapes and form in the canyon, and Ben’s expert guiding made us want to jump out at every opportunity. Ourselves, having been inspired by Edward S. Curtiss for many years, we wanted to see the location of his famed Canyon de Chelly image of riders on horseback. Today the valley floor is filled with large cottonwood trees, invasive Tamarisk and Russian Olive trees, and although the rock faces are still discernible, the view has changed and is almost unrecognizable otherwise. This view above is the closest I came, to the indescribable vastness and enchanting beauty of Canyon de Chelly. Thanks for looking. G
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Thought of Edward Curtis before I read your commentary. Great one Geraint! A very special place.
Hi Rob. We were sad to see the overgrowth of invasive species. We could see the rock formations where Curtiss made his iconic image. When we rounded the bend this view presented itself and we all said “looks like Edward Curtiss” Thanks Rob. G
Beautiful! I like the way you processed it.
Canyon de Chelly is one of my most favorite places in the Southwest. Thank you Sue. I hope you are well and making images. G