Watchtower by auntietk
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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
Comments (21)
beachzz
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!!
jayfar
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.
Katraz
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.
durleybeachbum
That stonework looks amazing!
bazza
Great shot of this interesting Tower I think I see Rapunzel in the middle window!!
awjay
fantastic structure
gonzojr
Fantastic photo!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
makron
Fantastic photo. Love the structure
Goldenjera
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.
debbielove
Well, I would certainly have taken shots of this tower as well, thats for sure.. Great shot! Well shown Tara! Rob
helanker
WOW! A beautiful tower. I envy that crow, or whatever, sitting on the top :-D Superb shot Tara :)
MrsRatbag
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!
Faemike55
Wonderful capture! I'm looking forward to what you'll post!
emmecielle
Interesting image! :)
npauling
A lovely capture of this great lookout. The Grand Canyon must be a wonderful place to see.
danapommet
Super shot of the Watchtower. Wonderful detail and patterns. You caught a perfect sky. Dana
jocko500
it is lovely place. i been there two times and wish to go again lol
anmes
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
RodS
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!
moochagoo
I didnt know that tower on the South Rim
bmac62
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.