chrisgiordano

Monument Valley sunrise

Monument Valley sunrise

Rays of sun and the salvation of warmth will soon pierce the clouds over Monument Valley Navajo Tribal Park and its iconic Mitten buttes and Merrick Butte, brin...
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Rays of sun and the salvation of warmth will soon pierce the clouds over Monument Valley Navajo Tribal Park and its iconic Mitten buttes and Merrick Butte, bringing desert creatures and tourist alike to this stunning natural history and cultural park in northern Arizona.
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Canon EOS 5D

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Aperture f/18.0 ISO 50 Shutter 1/1

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Nov, 2013

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1963

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Awards

Contest Finalist in Deserts Photo Contest

Editor's Choice

Superb Composition

+48

Absolute Masterpiece

+22

Peer Award

+21

Top Choice

+12

Magnificent Capture

Exceptional Contrast

Outstanding Creativity

Superior Skill

Jaw Dropping

All Star

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ONE OF THE MOST BEAUTFUL PHOTOS OF MONUMENT VALLEY I HAVE EVER SEEN.

Too kind! Just magnificent scenery :)

Iconic shot I love this area

Cheers!

Wonderful color and composition, congratulations.

Thanks much!

Congrats on your finalist award.

Always appreciated Arthur :)

beautiful capture, congrats

Thanks Ron!

Good Pic.

Thank you Vinay!

PRO+

Congrats

Thank you Sandy!

This capture is amazing and reminds me of my visit to Monument valley.... and Goulding's lodge! Congrats on a great shot!

Much appreciated Chris! It was a treat to experience & learn some of the history of that amazing area!

Gorgeous.

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beautiful shot !

great!

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