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Hiker enjoys Spider Rock at sunset

Hiker enjoys Spider Rock at sunset

On a chilly spring evening In Arizona, the last glow of sunset light illuminates Canyon de Chelly and the tip of Spider Rock, an 800ft spire shooting up from th...
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On a chilly spring evening In Arizona, the last glow of sunset light illuminates Canyon de Chelly and the tip of Spider Rock, an 800ft spire shooting up from the canyon's floor. A hiker enjoying the scene is dwarfed by the natural surroundings, can you spot him? Large vultures can be seen riding the wind as it comes and goes, only the occasional screech of a hawk breaks the eerie silence.
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Canon EOS 5D

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Aperture f/22.0 ISO 50 Shutter 10/1

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Jun, 2013

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Beautiful shot!

Thanks a lot! Was an amazing place to sit and think.

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Really beautiful.

Very much so, I hope you can enjoy it in person someday!

I've been there and this is a very fine shot of Spider Rock. The lighting is perfect. Nice catch with the clouds too.

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Awesome capture!

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