New on 500px : Big Hogan by mreyfman by mreyfman

Client ordered this Big Hogan print from my old Monument Valley gallery today. I didn’t really like the quality of the file that was developed 10 years ago. Hard to believe – I took this picture in April of 2006…
Image-processing tools went very far since then, so I decided to go back to the “dark room” and see what could be done.

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New on 500px : Antelope Absract by raygreenphotography by raygreenphotography

My first visit to Lower Antelope Canyon…or any other slot canyon for that matter! Definitely enjoyed the experience and can’t wait to get back for another try now that I have a much better idea of the layout and unique shooting chllenges. Thank you for viewing, voting and/or any constructive comments!

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New on 500px : Monument Valley by NickvanderMeer by NickvanderMeer

@ Monument Valley, AZ/UT, USA 2015

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New on 500px : In the spotlight by 1982chris911

Monument Valley (Navajo: Tsé Biiʼ Ndzisgaii, meaning valley of the rocks) is a region of the Colorado Plateau characterized by a cluster of vast sandstone buttes, the largest reaching 1,000 ft (300 m) above the valley floor. It is located on the Arizona-Utah state line (around 36°59′N 110°6′WCoordinates: 36°59′N 110°6′W), near the Four Corners area. The valley lies within the range of the Navajo Nation Reservation and is accessible from U.S. Highway 163.

Monument Valley has been featured in many forms of media since the 1930s. Director John Ford used the location for a number of his best-known films, and thus, in the words of critic Keith Phipps, “its five square miles[note 1] have defined what decades of moviegoers think of when they imagine the American West.”[1]

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New on 500px : Cloudy Day – Monument Valley by PatKofahl

Mitten Butes and Merrick Butte are the most photographed views in Monument Valley. This scene has been used in countless movies and commercials, because it is so emblematic of the West – endless vistas, with wide open spaces punctuated by massive monoliths. Here, the clouds help to give a sense of depth and define the dimensionality of the view, while creating a patchwork of light and shadow across the landscape. Have a great week, everyone!

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New on 500px : First Light – Monument Valley by PatKofahl

Dawn arrives at Monument Valley in this view from Hunt’s Mesa. It’s a long, precarious drive up in a high clearance four wheel drive vehicle, with a Navajo guide, usually done the day before, in order to shoot the sunset, which is also breathtaking. You can overnight, with a five o’clock wake-up in order to dress, grab a cup of coffee, get the camera gear together and trudge out to the northernmost point. It can get pretty cold, depending upon the time of year, and there is usually some fumbling with gloved fingers as you adjust your tripod and the camera controls, getting ready for the shot. This view makes it all worth it. Have a great week, everyone!

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