This image was captured in 2006, but its magic is never lost. We visited several national monuments, parks, and recreational areas on this trip. The camera used was a Canon PowerShot G5. Although it barely has a one-megapixel sensor size, the camera did well. Modern software can recover much information from a flat JPEG file and upscale it to a RAW file. After basic edits, I applied a vintage blue monochrome layer. I deliberately wanted to get a different look. All photos I see of Monument Valley are generally in the typical USA southwest color palette. Although my photo is old, it appears entirely fresh to my eyes with that blue monochrome.
The Monument Valley Navajo Tribal Park is on the border of Arizona and Utah, close to the Four Corners areas. The Navajo word for this place is Tsé Bil’ Ndzisgall, which means valley of the rocks. These sandstone buttes have appeared in movies, including Stagecoach, The Searchers, Easy Rider, Forrest Gump, and Eiger Sanction.
That is the story behind the shot. If you liked these photos, you might also be interested in other posts featuring Landscapes, Monochromes, and National Monuments. Until the next time, keep clicking and capturing the beauty your eyes find.
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Toonsarah
This edit has a very different feel to most shots you see of Monument Valley and I really like it!
Egidio Leitao
Sarah, I’m so glad you commented on that specific point. I deliberately wanted to get a different look. All photos I see of Monument Valley are generally in the typical USA southwest color palette. Although my photo is old, it appeared completely fresh to my eyes with that blue monochrome. Thanks!
Anne Sandler
Great interpretation of Monument Valley Egidio. I think using an old camera added to the effect of a desolate eerie place, except for the road and car!
Egidio Leitao
Anne, I am glad you liked my view of that traditional place. I just wrote a long reply to Sarah about my choosing to do that edit. Maybe I should add that to my post in a revision.
Tra Italia e Finlandia
Una luce molto particolare, davvero.
Egidio Leitao
Grazie mille.
Writing to Freedom
I like the way you edited this Egidio. I don’t have fancy software to reclaim my grainy old photos.
Egidio Leitao
Thank you, Brad. I think I’ll add a revision to the post using what I just wrote to Sarah’s comment here.
Writing to Freedom
Thanks.
sandyjwhite
These do make me think of John Wayne and western movies!
Egidio Leitao
Isn’t it amazing what movies can do to us? I agree with you. Thanks.
sandyjwhite
Welcome!
Terri Webster Schrandt
Wow, I’m dying to go there. We thought to include this in our current trip. Maybe next time. Awesome shots, Egidio!
Egidio Leitao
Thank you, Terri. We did a quick stop there when were visiting that area several years ago.
margaret21
What an extraordinary landscape. I’d love to see it.
Egidio Leitao
Thanks, Margaret. It is an interesting area to see.
bushboy
Spectacular Egidio
Egidio Leitao
Thanks, Brian.
Tranature - quiet moments in nature
A beautiful composition Egídio, the landscape looks so otherworldly 😊
Egidio Leitao
Xenia, many thanks. That area is like being on another planet.
restlessjo
Love the blue tint, Egidio.
Egidio Leitao
Thank you, Jo.
Rebecca Cuningham
stunning photograph!
Egidio Leitao
Thanks so much, Rebecca.
Leanne Cole
That looks amazing Egidio.
Egidio Leitao
Thanks, Leanne. It’s a magical place.
carabeinsplash
Wow! Your photo gives this place an other-worldly vibe. Very cool!
Egidio Leitao
Thanks, Cara. That’s what I was going for.