Shiprock by Richardphotos

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this is in the four corners area near Farmington, New Mexico. it is a sacred place according to Navajo Native Americans The peak and surrounding land are of great religious and historical significance to the Navajo people. It is mentioned in many Navajo myths and legends. Foremost is the peak's role as the agent that brought the Navajo to the southwest. According to one legend, after being transported from another place, the Navajos lived on the monolith, "coming down only to plant their fields and get water."[7] One day, the peak was struck by lightning, obliterating the trail and leaving only a sheer cliff, and stranding the women and children on top to starve. The presence of people on the peak is forbidden "for fear they might stir up the chį́įdii (ghosts), or rob their corpses."[7] In a legend that puts the peak in a larger geographic context, Shiprock is said to be either a medicine pouch or a bow carried by the "Goods of Value Mountain", a large mythic male figure comprising several mountain features throughout the region. The Chuska Mountains comprise the body, Chuska Peak is the head, the Carrizo Mountains are the legs, and Beautiful Mountain is the feet.[7] One legend has it that Bird Monsters (Tsé Ninájálééh) nested on the peak and fed on human flesh. In one version, after Monster Slayer destroyed Déélééd at Red Mesa, he killed two adult Bird Monsters at Shiprock and changed two young ones into an eagle and an owl. (In another version, the Warrior Twins were summoned to rid the Navajo of the Bird Monsters. The peak is mentioned in stories from the Enemy Side Ceremony and the Navajo Mountain Chant. It is associated with the Bead Chant and the Naayee'ee Ceremony. Wikipedia thanks for looking and any comments

Comments (79)

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brycek

11:56AM | Mon, 08 June 2009

Fantastic capture, Richard!!

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bpclarke

12:24PM | Mon, 08 June 2009

Beautiful capture. Splendid composition.

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farmerC

1:08PM | Mon, 08 June 2009

This is a fine plate to look atto. Exellent.

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carlx

1:10PM | Mon, 08 June 2009

Fantastic capture, Richard!!!

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shadownet

1:22PM | Mon, 08 June 2009

Great capture and interesting history of the place.

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MarciaGomes

2:07PM | Mon, 08 June 2009

INCRIVEL FOTO MEU AMIGO FANTÁSTICA PAISAGEM.+++++++++5 IMPRESSIONANTE NARRAÇÃO.

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jeroni

2:15PM | Mon, 08 June 2009

Excellent capture and perfect realisation

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flora-crassella

2:30PM | Mon, 08 June 2009

what a great landscape photo!!!! Fantastic!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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flaviok

2:36PM | Mon, 08 June 2009

Descrição e foto fantástica meu amigo , brilhante, aplausos (5)

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Only_me

2:58PM | Mon, 08 June 2009

A fantastic photo Richard! This place look amazing!!!

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mairekas

3:23PM | Mon, 08 June 2009

Fantastic & very cool image!!!

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witch_1612

3:26PM | Mon, 08 June 2009

Wonderful Work!!!

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kahun.hida

3:44PM | Mon, 08 June 2009

美しい岩山！！！　素晴らしい風景！！！！！　ナイスＰｈｏｔｏ。

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schonee

3:48PM | Mon, 08 June 2009

WOW Richard what a Fantastic capture. Love the info too.

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BenBischop

4:41PM | Mon, 08 June 2009

An Awesome Shot....!!!!

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anaber

4:41PM | Mon, 08 June 2009

Superb capture.

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sandra46

5:11PM | Mon, 08 June 2009

wow, that's one of my favorite ones!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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babuci

5:40PM | Mon, 08 June 2009

What a history/legend. Amazing sight to see this formation and you did an excelent job capture a beauty of it.

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bakapo

6:26PM | Mon, 08 June 2009

very, very impressive!

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Bampster

6:46PM | Mon, 08 June 2009

Beautiful image with a fascinating story behind it. Well done on all points!!!!!

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mickeyrony

6:58PM | Mon, 08 June 2009

Superb catch of sight Richard. Surely that the spirits of the high winds return the changes to these mountains " Cheer and mile mercies (95++)) Superbe prise de vue Richard .Surement que les esprits des grands vents rendent les changements à ces montagnes "Bravo et mile mercis ((5++))

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