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“There are no rules for good photographs, there are only good photographs.” Ansel Adams
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Monument Valley

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  • Waterfall at the dam<br /> Noanet Woods, Dover, MA<br /> 1/3/2010
  • "Nothing lasts for ever but the Earth and sky.” <br /> Kansas (Rock group)<br /> <br /> Noanet Woods, Dover, MA<br /> 1/5/2010
  • Tree in winter<br /> Noanet Woods, Dover, MA<br /> 1/6/2010<br /> Cross process filter, PSP X2
  • Monument Valley
  • Entering Monument Valley
  • Meet Harry<br /> <br /> While visiting the Grand Canyon, we had the pleasure of meeting Harry. He has spent his life as a rancher, or as I prefer, a cowboy, working the ranches of the Southwest. The ranch he had worked at for the past 12 years had closed due to the economy and he now works at Grand Canyon Village.<br /> <br /> After chatting with Harry a while, I asked if he'd mind if I took his picture. He seemed surprised that anyone would want to do that, but said "Well sure, if you want to." I think this image captures the character of this man, and reflects the ruggedness of the geography and profession in which he has spent his life.<br /> <br /> We saw Harry again a few times during our visit, and he always gave us a warm smile and a friendly wave. Meeting Harry was one of the many highpoints of our trip.
  • Hoover Dam celebrated it's 75th anniversary in 2010. <br /> 1/11/2011<br /> <br /> I was drawn to the art-deco facades, statues etc. that adorned the top of the dam. I made another version of this image in B&W that seems more appropriate to the era when the dam was built, and that's posted here: <a href="http://www.edspadoni.com/Photography/The-Great-American-Southwest/15384211_vL5AB#1152858674_cYDBT-M-LB">http://www.edspadoni.com/Photography/The-Great-American-Southwest/15384211_vL5AB#1152858674_cYDBT-M-LB</a><br /> <br /> Not sure which is better. What do you think?<br /> <br /> Hoover Dam, once known as Boulder Dam, is a concrete arch-gravity dam in the Black Canyon of the Colorado River, on the border between the US states of Arizona and Nevada. It was constructed between 1931 and 1936 during the Great Depression, and was dedicated on September 30, 1935, by President Franklin Roosevelt. Its construction was the result of a massive effort involving thousands of workers, and cost over one hundred lives. Wikipedia
  • From an earlier walk through Boston<br /> POTD 4/2/2011<br /> <br /> Thanks for all the comments on yesterdays Eat, Pray Love spoof. Much appreciated!
  • 3/11/2011<br /> Capturing the city<br /> <br /> From a sunset photowalk taken in Boston last summer.<br /> <br /> Thanks for all the comments on yesterday's "Doors" photo. Jim Morrison also thanks you :-)
  • Ouch!<br /> POTD 8/26/2011
  • 3/21/2011<br /> <br /> A sunny one from the archives. For information on texture and side lighting, please visit: <a href="http://wp.me/pasxa-bb">http://wp.me/pasxa-bb</a><br /> <br /> “It doesn't matter which side of the fence you get off on sometimes. What matters most is getting off. You cannot make progress without making decisions.” Jim Rohn
  • “Sunday clears away the rust of the whole week.” Joseph Addison<br /> POTD: 4/3/2011<br /> <br /> Best viewed XL

  • wowphotoshdr

    on January 10, 2011

    GReat shot and you are right, what an amazing place. Here are some to the ones I have worked on. http://www.wowphotoshdr.com/Landscapes/Southwest-Workshop/14389070_3vHci#1068884733_5g6ke

  • Dianne M. Ward

    on January 9, 2011

    Wow, this is fantastic, gorgeous capture!

  • Renae Smith

    on January 9, 2011

    Wow, such a strong, warm image! You got a wonderful sky!

  • whitetree

    on January 9, 2011

    Great landscape shot.

  • webstersway

    on January 9, 2011

    Sensational!!!

  • fotoeffects

    on January 9, 2011

    Beautiful shot; I love the southwest!

  • Andrea Kaus (ChaosGraphics)

    on January 9, 2011

    Excellent shot!

  • Donna McCommon

    on January 8, 2011

    Colors are fantastic as is the comp.

  • Curtis Budden

    on January 8, 2011

    Unfortunately, I've never made it to that part of the U.S., but I'd love to plan a trip one of these days. The landscape is amazing, and you've done a great job capturing it. I'm looking forward to seeing what else you post from your trip.

  • Kerry Milkie Photography

    on January 8, 2011

    Great comp and the colors are wonderful!

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