Jeff Stamer (Firefallphotography.com)
Shiprock's Razor
Shiprock (Navajo: Tsé Bitʼaʼí, "rock with wings" or "winged rock") is one of those incredible sights that can only be found in the American Southwest.
Imagine driving over an expansive, flat, high desert plain. There is nothing in sight that breaks the horizon. It is just dead flat. Then, off in the distance, a sharp, vertical smudge catches your attention...as you continue driving, Shiprock gradually reveals itself continuing as it grows to over 1,500 feet.
Solitary, massive and stark.
I had to get up at '0-dark-thirty' to make a long drive from Farmington to be set up by sunrise. This shot was taken about three miles south of Shiprock near the Red Rock Highway (Indian Service Route 13) where it crosses over the volcanic ridge line that you can see on the left side of the photo...which made for a wonderful leading-line feature.
If you would like to see more of my work from the Southwest, you are welcome to visit my website at:
Jeff
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Explored on Dec. 30, 2013
Shiprock's Razor
Shiprock (Navajo: Tsé Bitʼaʼí, "rock with wings" or "winged rock") is one of those incredible sights that can only be found in the American Southwest.
Imagine driving over an expansive, flat, high desert plain. There is nothing in sight that breaks the horizon. It is just dead flat. Then, off in the distance, a sharp, vertical smudge catches your attention...as you continue driving, Shiprock gradually reveals itself continuing as it grows to over 1,500 feet.
Solitary, massive and stark.
I had to get up at '0-dark-thirty' to make a long drive from Farmington to be set up by sunrise. This shot was taken about three miles south of Shiprock near the Red Rock Highway (Indian Service Route 13) where it crosses over the volcanic ridge line that you can see on the left side of the photo...which made for a wonderful leading-line feature.
If you would like to see more of my work from the Southwest, you are welcome to visit my website at:
Jeff
My Website ¦ Facebook ¦ My Blog ¦ Google+
Explored on Dec. 30, 2013