Ajo Double Arch by danapommet

Photography • Scenic • posted on Jan 26, 2011

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This is still the Organ Pipe National Monument, Pima County, Arizona and a shot to show you the ruggedness of the Ajo Mountain Range. It is not all sand and desert out there. This is a shot half way up Mount Ajo and shows the Ajo Double Arch. It was created through erosion through volcanic tuff. The Ajo Window has a span of about 100 feet or 30.5 meters. The smaller arch above it, has a span of about 18 feet or 6.5 meters. That is a saguaro cactus in the foreground. I doubt that the upper arch will last mush longer - it is very thin along the top. Photo taken in the winter of 1996 and scanned. Thanks for stopping by, taking a look and for all your previous favs and comments. They are very much appreciated. Dana

Comments (23)

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pixeluna

8:31PM | Wed, 26 January 2011

Wow, this is a beautiful shot, Dana! The saguaro seemed to be saying, "Hey, I'm right here!" LOL.

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alessimarco

8:34PM | Wed, 26 January 2011

~Marvelous perspective shot!~

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Faemike55

8:34PM | Wed, 26 January 2011

Cool capture, Dana I'm sure that the second arch will last well beyond us

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mickeyrony

9:01PM | Wed, 26 January 2011

Nature treats us as my friend. Should have known him back. Congratulations and many thanks encorte Pretty cactus ((5 + +)) La nature nous gâte comme mon ami . Si ont sait lui redonner . Bravo encorte et mille mercis Jolis cactus ((5++))

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kbrog

9:08PM | Wed, 26 January 2011

Wonderful capture! It's amazing how big the arches are. :)

KnightWolverine

9:27PM | Wed, 26 January 2011

Very nice capture Dana!....But I feel as if that cactus in the fore ground is flipping me off...lol....Sorry I pick up on the unusual things.....lol..

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