Saturday, July 3, 2010

Images of America #3: Northern Arizona

Nowhere else on Earth can one view the spectacular results of geologic and atmospheric forces that eroded and shaped the ancient uplifted volcanoes and vast lakes that covered what is now northern Arizona and southern Utah. Besides the amazing Grand Canyon, there are incredible formations that dazzle the eye and touch the emotions like no other place. Here are a few examples. Next: Utah. Photos by the author, all rights reserved.

Sunrise near Kayenta

Dinosaur tracks in ancient lake bed near Tuba City; Navajo Nation


Rain storm at dawn in Monument Valley, Navajo Tribal Park

Lynx Lake, Yavapai National Forest near Prescott

Redundancy


Volcanic granite, Willow Lake north of Prescott


Anasazi ruin, Wupatki National Monument near Flagstaff ca. 1200 AD.No one knows why these ancient people disappeared.

2 comments:

Unknown said...

Beautiful photos!

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