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This is the watchtower on the south rim of the Grand Canyon. We'd never been there before. What fun! The Grand Canyon is everything everyone says it is: More amazing in person than in photographs, no picture does it justice, the colors are fabulous ... it was such a stunningly beautiful place. The Watchtower was built in 1932 as part of a campaign to get more people to come out and see the Grand Canyon. I guess it worked! Today we saw and heard people from all over the world. We had a fantastic day! Later on I might even show you pictures of the Canyon. :P

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beachzz

12:39AM | Thu, 28 April 2011

I've only been there once and simply standing at the edge is breathtaking. Didn't even know about this structure; how odd they built it to attract more people. You'd think the canyon itself would be enough!!

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jayfar

1:05AM | Thu, 28 April 2011

I have booked a flight over the canyon which I will be doing (with Julie of course)in the next couple of weeks. Am doing a package coach tour starting in Denver and ending in Phoenix. By the way I do like your shot Tara.

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Katraz

1:27AM | Thu, 28 April 2011

A great looking tower ,three different window styles, stones in the walls that make it look like a climbing wall and what looks like a door that opens onto OOPS Nothing,Nice shot.

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durleybeachbum

2:02AM | Thu, 28 April 2011

That stonework looks amazing!

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bazza

2:50AM | Thu, 28 April 2011

Great shot of this interesting Tower I think I see Rapunzel in the middle window!!

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awjay

2:56AM | Thu, 28 April 2011

fantastic structure

gonzojr

7:36AM | Thu, 28 April 2011

Fantastic photo!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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makron

7:50AM | Thu, 28 April 2011

Fantastic photo. Love the structure

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Goldenjera

7:56AM | Thu, 28 April 2011

The stone work is interesting - it looks like it's designed to be used as a rock climbing wall. Thank you for sharing this photo.

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debbielove

8:27AM | Thu, 28 April 2011

Well, I would certainly have taken shots of this tower as well, thats for sure.. Great shot! Well shown Tara! Rob

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helanker

8:39AM | Thu, 28 April 2011

WOW! A beautiful tower. I envy that crow, or whatever, sitting on the top :-D Superb shot Tara :)

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MrsRatbag

10:51AM | Thu, 28 April 2011

I love the construction on this...I'm ashamed to say I've never been to the GC, in all my years living in the western half of the US, and all my long cross-country drives. It doesn't seem possible, does it? I must remedy that one of these days!

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Faemike55

1:22PM | Thu, 28 April 2011

Wonderful capture! I'm looking forward to what you'll post!

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emmecielle

1:50PM | Thu, 28 April 2011

Interesting image! :)

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npauling

8:01PM | Thu, 28 April 2011

A lovely capture of this great lookout. The Grand Canyon must be a wonderful place to see.

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danapommet

9:56PM | Thu, 28 April 2011

Super shot of the Watchtower. Wonderful detail and patterns. You caught a perfect sky. Dana

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jocko500

11:54PM | Thu, 28 April 2011

it is lovely place. i been there two times and wish to go again lol

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anmes

11:20AM | Fri, 29 April 2011

I've never heard any visitor to the Canyon be less than hugely enthusiastic. Both sons have been and try to persuade me! This shot is interesting..lots of detail in the structure

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RodS

7:24PM | Fri, 29 April 2011

Actually, Tara, this is the new house we're building for when I retire... It has a really cool computer room on the top floor with one heck of a view. And on the roof is one kick-butt barbecue grill - solar powered, don't 'cha know.... Yeah, right..... Super capture of this tower - did you go up there? I've been to the GC once - hope to go again, and load up a few flash drives!

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moochagoo

8:37PM | Sat, 30 April 2011

I didnt know that tower on the South Rim

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bmac62

10:52AM | Wed, 04 May 2011

I was glad to see this tower has a steel frame and a concrete base. Great view showing the skilled stonework. Nicely postworked to keep the construction stuff out of the picture.


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F Numberf/8.0
MakeCanon
ModelCanon PowerShot SX20 IS
Shutter Speed1/250
ISO Speed80
Focal Length15

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