Canyon de Chelly National Monument 1993
by Connie Fox
Title
Canyon de Chelly National Monument 1993
Artist
Connie Fox
Medium
Photograph - Outdoor Color Digital Arts Film Photo. Landscapes, Landmarks, And Nature
Description
Restored 1993 vertical landscape photograph of just a few of several hundred cliffs of steep canyon walls in Canyon de Chelly (duh shay) National Monument, within the borders of the Navajo Nation, near Chinle in northeastern Arizona. From the mesa in the background, I believe this to be Canyon del Muerto, significant in the history of the Anasazi. Some downed trees and brush fill the foreground of this natural image, also available in black-and-white.
The Anasazi civilization grew in the dry lands of the American Southwest. The Anasazi, who also inhabited Mesa Verde, were excellent basket weavers, known to grow maize and pumpkin. Called The Ancient People, they lived in groups of houses built along the sides or under the overhangs of cliffs. The Spanish later called these homes pueblos. Some of the structures look somewhat like apartments. Others are simple cliff ledges on which the Anasazi lived, and nearly all of these abodes were reached by ladder. One of the best-known is White House Ruin, shown in my Arizona Gallery.
Though most people view the canyon from above, as I had done prior to this trip into the canyon in 1993, the only way to really see it is to get down into the canyon and let a guide escort you. I recommend the Jeep tour, though there are a few places where one would be allowed to explore without a guide. Be sure to check ahead of time.
Photographed in the summer of 1993 with a Minolta Freedom Escort. Scanned from my original print and restored in Photoshop Elements. More images of Canyon de Chelly, including Anasazi dwellings, can be found in my Arizona Gallery.
Copyright 1993-2014 Connie Steitz Fox
All Rights Reserved
Minolta film camera; Kodak film
Featured on the homepages of Art of Arizona, August 2014. Featured in Places You Visited, Beauty, and Premium FAA Artists, September 2014; Off the Beaten Path, and Vertical Images 2021.
A Top Finisher in the Caves, Caverns, and Canyon Slots Contest, August 2014.
"Canyon de Chelly National Monument 1993" by Connie Steitz Fox.
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Comments (9)
Connie Fox
Thanks, Dan, for featuring "Canyon de Chelly National Monument 1993" in Premium FAA Artists. This is one of my favorites in my Arizona Gallery. I invite everyone to come visit and enjoy the spectacular beautify of Arizona, as captured in 1993 on film
Connie Fox
James, thank you for the beautiful feature of this image on the homepage of Beauty! I love being able to share it with others. Canyon de Chelly is so special, and this is one of my favorite pictures.
Connie Fox
Thank you so much, Eva, for featuring this image in Places You Visited. Bringing these old 1993 film photos back to life has been a journey in itself, and quite fun. Features in your group and others have validated my efforts! I am grateful.
Connie Fox
Kenan, thank you so much for the lovely feature of this image in Art of Arizona. As a new member of the group, I am especially honored.