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Sunrise at Hunt's Mesa

Sunrise at Hunt's Mesa

The desert landscape of Monument Valley seen from Hunts Mesa is a marvelous one. My incredible friend Kane Englebert invited me on a two day trip to photograph ...
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The desert landscape of Monument Valley seen from Hunts Mesa is a marvelous one. My incredible friend Kane Englebert invited me on a two day trip to photograph Monument Valley from Hunts Mesa and it was a spiritual experience to say the least. The way that hte sun cast light upon the walls of the huge sandstone monoliths was incredible.
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