Monumental

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Monumental

Monument Valley – USA

Located on the southern border of Utah with northern Arizona.
The valley lies within the range of the Navajo Nation Reservation, the Navajo name for the valley is Tsé Bii’ Ndzisgaii (Valley of the Rocks).

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Canon 40D 10-22mm Canon wide angle lens

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  • Tom Gomez

    Tom Gomez

    Like a still from an old John Ford western. Beautiful …

  • Globalphotos replied

    Indeed, thanks so much Tom :))

  • Marion Cullen

    Marion Cullen

    Stunning scenery beautifully shot.

  • Globalphotos replied

    Thank you :-))

  • Cora Wandel

    Cora Wandel

    A stunning capture, perfect in black and white. – Cora

  • Globalphotos replied

    Thank you Cora :-))

  • John Edwards

    John Edwards

    A stunning image.

  • Globalphotos replied

    Thank you very much John :-))

  • dinghysailor1

    dinghysailor1

    wow! sensational capture!!

  • Globalphotos replied

    Why thank you so much :))

  • Peter Zentjens

    Peter Zentjens

    Wonderful shot of a wonderful place!

  • Globalphotos replied

    Thanks so much Peter, it’s a great spot !

  • LindaR

    LindaR

    stunning view ~ perfectly composed and in this light and b&w ~ feels it brings forth the sense of age & long time standing feel ~ bravo ~ again, V ~ !! xx

  • Globalphotos replied

    Lovely comment, thank you Linda :))x

  • cherylc1

    cherylc1

    AWESOME!!

  • Globalphotos replied

    Glad you think so , thank you :))

  • Stuart Chapman

    Stuart Chapman

    This is utterly breathtaking. This famous view looks a little higher from the vantage point than usual and for all the times i’ve seen it it doesn’t feature in monotone very often. This has really pulled out the textures magnificently in the foreground.

  • Globalphotos replied

    Lovely comment Stu, I found a rocky outcrop and typically on my stomach shot this, sometimes I find colour too distracting, happy you like it so much :-))

  • Ravenor

    Ravenor

    Spectacular!!.. beautifully composed Varinia..

  • Globalphotos replied

    Thank you so much Ray, such a great spot :))

  • Alison Cornford-Matheson

    Alison Cornfor...

    Beautiful B&W!

  • Globalphotos replied

    Thanks very much Alison :-))

  • Catherine Veal

    Catherine Veal

    this is spectacular Varinia a fave for me.x

  • Globalphotos replied

    Thank you Catherine, so happy you really like this :-)) x

  • Ann Palframan

    Ann Palframan

    Beautiful! So dramatic in B&W:)

  • Globalphotos replied

    Thank you Ann, very much :-)

  • Lucindawind

    Lucindawind

    very powerful in B&W excellent !

  • Globalphotos replied

    Thank you very much Lu :-))

  • DawsonImages

    DawsonImages

    I know that spot well, I never got to see such nice cloud action there, gives this a different feel, nice conversion

  • Globalphotos replied

    It’s a great view from there, was lucky weather wise, thanks Mike :-))

  • Kelly J

    Kelly J

    Stunning capture!! I have seen these in movies… brilliant!

  • Globalphotos replied

    Thank you so much :-))

  • Brent Monger

    Brent Monger

    Amazing capture!!!! Every time I go there…nothing but clear blue sky :-( No doubt you got this one right…in B&W too!!! Instant fav!!!

  • Globalphotos replied

    Thanks so very much Brent, was lucky the day before was all misty and couldn’t see a thing !! Glad you like it

  • midzing

    midzing

    awesome shot, well done

  • Globalphotos replied

    Thanks so much :-))

  • Joanne Bradley

    Joanne Bradley

    Wow, Magnificent! I have said it before but it’s worth repeating, Ansel Adams would be proud of you, my dear!

  • Globalphotos replied

    Awww thank you hon :-))

  • Daniel Sorine

    Daniel Sorine

    Without a doubt one of the greatest landscape photographs I’ve ever seen. Would love to see more!

  • Globalphotos replied

    What a great comment, thank you so much :-))

  • Richard Veal

    Richard Veal

    The B&W works well in this shot.
    Well done.

  • Globalphotos replied

    Thank you Richard :-))

  • kjgordon

    kjgordon

    looks eerie in b/w

  • Globalphotos replied

    lol, it adds atmosphere

  • Curtiss Simpson

    Curtiss Simpson

    The B/W is outstanding gives it that nice vintage feel along with the beautiful view, quality image it has Ansel Adams written all over it !

  • Globalphotos replied

    Aww thanks very much Curtiss :-))

  • Phil Threlfall

    Phil Threlfall

    Well done, nice work

  • Globalphotos replied

    Thanks so much Phil :-))

  • Antanas

    Antanas

    great capture, well done

  • Globalphotos replied

    Thanks so much Ant :-)

  • phillip wise

    phillip wise

    great in black and white varinia…i was there in 2005 ..check out my pics of it !

  • Globalphotos replied

    Thanks Phillip :)) Will do

  • webbie

    webbie

    Just Beautiful …awsome B/W…makes me think of The Hole in the Wall gang move:) huggggz

  • Globalphotos replied

    Ahh yes….. thanks so much Webbie :-))

  • David Murphy

    David Murphy

    Well….......that is one hell of a dramatic pic!!
    Wonderful composition, great tones, fantastic subject!
    Another masterpiece, Varinia!!

  • Globalphotos replied

    Always love your comments David, thank you :-))

  • Garth Smith

    Garth Smith

    Very nice B&W Varinia

  • Globalphotos replied

    Thanks so very much Garth :-))

  • Andy Mueller

    Andy Mueller

    Wow, monumental indeed! I have to get out that way again ! So many sites to see !! And you’re taking all of the keepers before I get a chance to do so …. Not Fair ! LMAO

  • Globalphotos replied

    Thanks Andy, aww, LOL :))

  • Dharna

    Dharna

    This could be a landscape from another planet. A scene from an old B & W Sci Fi movie.
    B & W gives it such an eerie feel.
    Fantastic shot and processing

  • Globalphotos replied

    Thank you so much, does look similar to a lunar landscape at time :))

  • roybarry

    roybarry

    Magnificent work.

  • Globalphotos replied

    Why thank you so much Mr B :-))

  • Gary L. Suddath

    Gary L. Suddath

    beautiful shot b&w gives it a great atmosphere

  • Globalphotos replied

    Thanks so much Gary :-))

  • Al Bourassa

    Al Bourassa

    Love it! I think I would like to see the colour version too.

  • Globalphotos replied

    Thanks Al, hmm maybe ;-)

  • Mel Brackstone

    Mel Brackstone

    I’d love to see this valley one day! Beautiful in monochrome, Varinia!

  • Globalphotos replied

    You’d love this area Mel, you’d go mad !!! Thanks so much

  • HenkStolk

    HenkStolk

    great bw

  • Globalphotos replied

    Thanks Henk :)

  • Alf Caruana

    Alf Caruana

    Stunning Black and White Vista, well done

  • Globalphotos replied

    Thank you very much Alf :-)

  • Sean Farragher

    Sean Farragher

    fantastic

  • Globalphotos replied

    Thank you so much Sean :-)

  • elphonline

    elphonline

    Stunning shot.

  • Globalphotos replied

    Thank you so much :-))

  • Steven Agius

    Steven Agius

    Wow what a view just awesome !

  • Globalphotos replied

    It’s a great area, thank you :-))

  • Simon Mears

    Simon Mears

    yeo i have to get out that way too. awesome image.. dramatic beyond words,,lovely use of B & W with the clouds and shadows. excellent work

  • Globalphotos replied

    Well worth the visit, happy you like this Simon, thanks so much :))

  • Michael Oubridge

    Michael Oubridge

    Absolutely gorgeous Varinia, is that old mine workings on the right third of shot? It looks to regular to be natural.

  • Globalphotos replied

    Thank you very much Michael, am not entirely sure what that was, certainly was interesting, looked like terraced land due to erosion to me.

  • Geoff Coleman - Landscapes

    Geoff Coleman...

    Wow – the hidden wonders of Kangaroo Island – seals AND mesas – how cool.
    Seriously beautiful shot my friend and such a clever choice for b/w – I just wouldn’t be able to resist the cliched colour myself if I’d been posting it.

  • Globalphotos replied

    Thanks Geoff …LOL well I do get around, wouldn’t want you to get bored with one location ….. I always go against the trends, the colour was too distracting here :-))

  • Matt Benson

    Matt Benson

    wow, incredible shot.

  • Globalphotos replied

    Thanks so much Matt, glad you like this :-))

  • kreesor

    kreesor

    Varinia, Stunning capture in B&W!! Ansel Adams comes to mind!! :>)

  • Globalphotos replied

    Aww thank you so very much, one can only dream to be like AA :-)

  • MattTworkowski

    MattTworkowski

    Thats awesome V,even by your lofty standards :-)

  • Globalphotos replied

    Aww thanks so much Matt :-))

  • bodymechanic

    bodymechanic

    ansell adams move over -amazing shot!

  • Globalphotos replied

    Happy you like it so much Steve, thank you :-))

  • bodymechanic

    bodymechanic

    my pleasure v !!

  • AARDVARK

    AARDVARK

    Been there! That was in ‘92. Thanks for the reminder.

  • Globalphotos replied

    Glad to bring back some memories for you :))

  • Cindy Olivier

    Cindy Olivier

    fantastic work, excellent in b&w

  • Globalphotos replied

    Thank you so very much :)

  • aroha

    aroha

    wow what a sight. looks very impressive in b&w, especially with that dramatic sky

  • Globalphotos replied

    Why thank you so very much :-))

  • Erwin G. Kotzab

    Erwin G. Kotzab

    Great shot. I am impressed!

  • Globalphotos replied

    Why thank you so much :-))

  • BornToRoam

    BornToRoam

    Looks so great in B&W even though I love colour this suits so well, beautiful

  • Globalphotos replied

    I know you love colour !! Thanks so much :)) and for the favs

  • Aurora Pintore

    Aurora Pintore

    VERY BEAUTIFUL PICTURE !!!!!

  • Globalphotos replied

    Thank you so much :))

  • Ingz

    Ingz

    your work is just outstanding! beautiful xxxx

  • Globalphotos replied

    Lovely comment, thank you so much :)) x

  • Kenny Gulley Jr.

    Kenny Gulley Jr.

    EpIC

  • Globalphotos replied

    Thank you Kenny :-))

  • mikepaulhamus

    mikepaulhamus

    yes I think I do see John Wayne out there, very nice effect in B/W awesome feel to this.

  • Globalphotos replied

    LOL, thanks so very much :-))

  • Noel Elliot

    Noel Elliot

    Fantastic…love the B and W

  • Globalphotos replied

    Happy you like it Noel, thank you :))

  • Mark Ramstead

    Mark Ramstead

    I have never been there when clouds like this were present. What a blessing.

  • Globalphotos replied

    Certainly was a blessing , the day before was all mist :)

  • Philip Johnson

    Philip Johnson

    this is an area on any photographers must do list congrats great shot especially in B&W

  • Globalphotos replied

    So many wonderful vistas to shoot in the states, glad you like this one Philip :-)) Thanks

  • boyzo

    boyzo

    Wow!! Beautifull landscape..

  • Globalphotos replied

    Thank you so much :-))

  • Fremme

    Fremme

    beautiful capture, i know exactly where you are standing, brings back great memories of my trip there last springs, awesome shots, cheers

  • Globalphotos replied

    Thank you so much , it’s a great part of the country for sure, glad it brought back memories :))

  • shanghaiwu

    shanghaiwu

    powerful image

  • Globalphotos replied

    Thank you so much :))

  • Alessandro Pinto

    Alessandro Pinto

    spectacular .. awesome, fantastic work !

  • BYRON

    BYRON

    Love this place. I lost all my negs from here and the rest of my tour in 1997. But I still have my memories…

  • Globalphotos replied

    Wow what a shame !! Thank goodness for memories, hope this brought back a few for you :-)

  • Damien Taylor

    Damien Taylor

    Monumental is an apt title not just because of the location but due to the quality of the photograph, excellent.

  • Globalphotos replied

    Appreciated thank you

  • Bekyy93

    Bekyy93

    amazing shot!!

  • Globalphotos replied

    Thank you so much

  • Jens Helmstedt

    Jens Helmstedt

    Great capture! Excellent!

  • Globalphotos replied

    Thanks so much

  • KcranmerArt

    KcranmerArt

    You know…I’m only a days drive from these monuments…I really gotta get off my butt and go get some shots myself, LOL…I haven’t seen these beauties in mono before, wow this really blows me away!!

  • Globalphotos replied

    You have to go Kellie, locations like this are so incredible, hence why I travel thousands of kms to these places……...thanks hon x

  • DarkHotel2

    DarkHotel2

    MY FAVORITE PLACE ON EARTH – and how you have captured the land here with your extreme talent sends me in a spin!

  • Globalphotos replied

    You flatter me, thank you, I know what you mean about this place :-)

  • Christine Wilson

    Christine Wilson

    certainly is monumental shot and the black and white give a certain grittiness

  • Simon Duckworth

    Simon Duckworth

    Great shot and lovely winner congrats…... : )

  • Nicholas Averre

    Nicholas Averre

    Superb capture, very nice indeed!!

  • Stan Wojtaszek

    Stan Wojtaszek

    Congrats on your Landscape challenge win.
    Great shot !!

  • clickinhistory

    clickinhistory

    stunning shot, love the treatment and well deserved win in the challenge

  • Globalphotos replied

    Thank you so much !!

  • RiSH :

    RiSH :

    great shot … its very commn pic we see in calendars.

  • sundawg7

    sundawg7

    A superb dynamic image. The B&W suits it perfectly. It’s definite fave material. By the way, a belated congrats for your challenge win… a most deserving image for the honour. Regards, Ron.

  • Globalphotos replied

    Thank you so very much Ron :-))

  • Denis Molodkin

    Denis Molodkin

    Great work, congratulations in challenge win!

  • Globalphotos replied

    Thank you so much, was unaware :-))

  • Andrew Murrell

    Andrew Murrell

    Love the B&W treatment in this image.

  • Globalphotos replied

    Thank you Andrew, colour is sometimes overwhelming imo :-))

  • Ryan Hasselbach

    Ryan Hasselbach

    Well done in making the top 10 in the Famous National Landmarks challenge.

  • Globalphotos replied

    Thank you so much Ryan, sorry for the late response I was away :-))

  • Xavier Sieckmeijer

    Xavier Sieckme...

    Very nice shot!

  • Globalphotos replied

    Happy you like this, thank you :=)

  • Garth Smith

    Garth Smith

    Congratulations on a truly beautiful photo and also on being a top ten placegetter in the Your Own Favourite Photo- Black & White Photography Group Challenge

  • Globalphotos replied

    Thank you so much, am honoured !!! Thanks to those who voted :-))

  • Graham Povey

    Graham Povey 10 days ago

    Spectacular!....beautiful shot!

  • Globalphotos replied 4 days ago

    Thank you so much Graham, appreciated :-)

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