Agathla

squirl033squirl033 Registered Users Posts: 1,230 Major grins
edited February 16, 2009 in Landscapes
also known locally as "El Capitan", this volcanic plug rises up 1500 feet out of sagebrush desert a few miles northeast of Kayenta, Arizona, on the way to Monument Valley. total elevation at the summit is just over 7,000 feet... 40D, Tammy 17-35 @ 21mm, 1/100 @ f/11...

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  • a110p0a110p0 Registered Users Posts: 257 Major grins
    edited February 14, 2009
    Rocky,
    Beautiful capture.

    Agathla is a beautiful peak and a must see in the area.

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  • jeffmeyersjeffmeyers Registered Users Posts: 1,535 Major grins
    edited February 14, 2009
    Nice capture and composition. thumb.gif But maybe the sky is a bit too purple.
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  • Awais YaqubAwais Yaqub Registered Users Posts: 10,572 Major grins
    edited February 15, 2009
    Beautiful composition mwink.gif
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  • coscorrosacoscorrosa Registered Users Posts: 2,284 Major grins
    edited February 15, 2009
    Love it, the clouds really enhance the drama.
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  • schmooschmoo Registered Users Posts: 8,468 Major grins
    edited February 16, 2009
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    Ron hit the nail on the head. The clouds just make the peak look more glorious. Fantastic capture of a powerful place. I think that the raw, geological majesty of the southwest is very difficult to capture and show off in photography!
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