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Monument Valley 2_0095

I wish I could say that this was a completely natural shot but, alas, I cannot. The gentleman with the horse will, for a small tip, pose on the cliff and let ph...
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I wish I could say that this was a completely natural shot but, alas, I cannot. The gentleman with the horse will, for a small tip, pose on the cliff and let photographers shoot away. The picture was taken at "John Ford Point". When the famous director traveled to Monument Valley to film his great westerns, he would always stop here to get his inspiration. What a great place.
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8 Comments |
Joanna101
 
Joanna101 March 07, 2016
It is the man on horseback that makes the shot special. (I would have been glad to tip him!)
lizziemellis Platinum
 
lizziemellis April 11, 2016
You can see why they made so many westerns here, magnificent:-)
Rick-Yura
 
Rick-Yura September 11, 2016
A true classic!!!
AdirahsEyes
 
AdirahsEyes August 30, 2018
What a shot. You have captured the essence of the American west.
iansmith_6452
 
iansmith_6452 February 05, 2019
Join the conversation. Add a comment or even better, a critique. Let's get better together!
iansmith_6452
 
iansmith_6452 February 05, 2019
I could have this hanging in my house and never tire from it.Its an iconic image of America,well done
texaaronpueschel Platinum
 
texaaronpueschel March 12, 2019
Classic.
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RickL February 03, 2020
Exceptional composition and photography,the size of the cliffs is made apparent by the ride and horse
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