Spider Rock, Arizona by shutterbugs

Photography • Landscape • posted on May 26, 2008

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Description

During sunset or any other time of the day, Spider Rock in Arizona is a truly amazing and mystical place. For some 230 million years, water has come rushing and swirling down this river. It used to flow around a particular outcropping with a high density core, which--as seen in this picture--is all that remains standing after eons of erosion taking its toll. In order to get a sense of the scale of this natural wonder, look carefully at the floor of the canyon where you can see little riverlets and walkways. Imagine standing underneath this towering, majestic colossus!! It stands with awesome dignity and beauty over 800 feet high in Arizona's colorful Canyon de Chelly National Park (pronounced da Shay).

Comments (17)

MrsLubner

7:19PM | Mon, 26 May 2008

One heck of a way to introduce yourself! Amazing shot. Where in Arizona?

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shutterbugs

7:30PM | Mon, 26 May 2008

Thanks for the kind words. I've updated the blurb. If you ever visit this phenomenal place, I guarantee you won't regret it!

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ysvry

8:29PM | Mon, 26 May 2008

great foto.

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Waver88

9:04PM | Mon, 26 May 2008

Great photo...Beautiful setting!!!

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durleybeachbum

4:09AM | Tue, 27 May 2008

Stunning!

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Meowgli

5:43AM | Tue, 27 May 2008

brilliant, wonderful pov and composition

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RobyHermida

8:14PM | Fri, 30 May 2008

WWWWWWWWWWWWWWooooooooooooooooWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWW Wonderfull rock!!! Welcome my friend!!!!! Roby

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mairekas

4:07PM | Fri, 13 June 2008

WOW! This looks fantastic!

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Cosine

1:31AM | Tue, 17 June 2008

Welcome to the gallery. What a spectacular first offering.

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shutterbugs

2:40AM | Tue, 17 June 2008

Thanks! This is one of my true, real favs. One just can't imagine the scale of this behemoth unless one has stood in front of it. It's definitely one of the most magnificent natural wonders of the world. Peering over the ledge and taking this photo was something special that I shall never forget.

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emmecielle

2:45AM | Thu, 19 June 2008

Wow... wonderful photo!!! :)

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Richardphotos

3:00PM | Mon, 23 June 2008

it is an astonishing sight and capture

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JeffG7BRJ

4:08AM | Sun, 29 June 2008

I must say as an introductory image it's one of the best I have seen, I don't think anybody would ever forget being there, something special is a bit of an understatement. Something spectacular is nearer the mark. #:0). Superb photography. Bravo!!!!!

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rocserum

12:53PM | Sat, 05 July 2008

I 've been in this colorful area several years ago, and I can still feel the intense overwelming atmosphere, seeing these wonderful shots! RS

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SapUS59

1:56PM | Sat, 05 July 2008

an absolutely gorgeous place, excellent capture.

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leanndra

11:27PM | Sat, 05 July 2008

A truly monumental photo, in more than one sense of the word! I especially like the light and shadow and although I have only taken photos for pleasure, I think this looks perfect! Lea

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