Photos: The Moods of Monument Valley

[douglas9]

Monument Valley sits on the Utah-Arizona border, within the Navajo Nation reservation. The iconic sandstone buttes that dot the valley floor can mostly be accessed or viewed from Monument Valley Navajo Tribal Park, which—though instantly recognizable—has many fewer visitors annually than the nearby Grand Canyon. Gathered here, a collection of images of some of the many moods of the valley, from wild storms to dusky evenings to bright, sunlit panoramas.


https://www.theatlantic.com/photo/2019/06/monument-valley-photos/591988/

[marybourg]

1. Wonderful! Thank you.

When were there, about 25 years ago, there was not another soul to be seen in all that vast landscape.

[mr_lebowski]

2. Lot of fantastic shots, thanks ... the pictorial on the Albanian Cold-War Bunkers is also cool (nt)

[Martin Eden]

3. One really stands out for me

The monuments as islands in a sea of clouds.

I've seen that effect on some of my hikes in the Southeast, and it's a wonderful experience.

[3Hotdogs]

4. I guess that'l be my next road trip.

[czarjak]

5. Was there in the late 60's...

Two cars on the road, the on-coming one ran over a Navajo child herding sheep. SAD day.

[Sherman A1]

6. Super

Thanks for posting.

[marieo1]

7. beautiful photos!!

These are awesome, thanks for sharing.

[mnhtnbb]

8. Gorgeous photos!

Thanks for posting them.

[kentuck]

9. Wow!

Those are great!

[friend of m and j]

10. Wonder if Trump will allow drilling or

just stick to strip mining? He loves to destroy beautiful scenery.