Erosion by junge1
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Description
This picture was taken from US Route 191 about 10 miles south from the rodeo grounds in the community of Round Rock. In this picture the rock formation known as Round Rock is partially visible in the distance.
The elevation of the Navajo Reservation is between 5,000 to 7,000-ft with higher mountains and peaks. The climate is harsh; dry summers, wind, and often brutal winters, and soil conditions are generally poor with little water available.
The Navajo and Apache are relatively new to the American Southwest. Historical records indicate that they arrived around 1,400 CE (Common Era, Current Era, or Christian Era) from Northwestern Canada and Southeastern Alaska.
Traditionally, the Navajo were semi-nomadic until the 20th century. Until they came into contact with the Spanish and Pueblos (Indians) the Navajo were hunters and gatherers. They adopted farming techniques and crops from the Pueblo people, growing mainly corn, beans, and squash.
As a result of Spanish influence they began herding sheep and goats, depending on them for food and trade. They spun and wove sheered wool into blankets and clothing which could be used for personal use or for trading. They also depended on their flocks of sheep for meat.
This way of life pretty much continues to this day. Weaving, usually done by women, and silversmithing is used to supplement their income.
This picture was taken on 31 October 2003,
Sig...
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Comments (41)
flaviok
Outra impressionante imagem meu amigo, excelente info, aplausos (5)
Faemike55
Very beautiful vista interesting information regarding their history
Jean_C
Impressive landscape, almost without vegetation, superb capture!
Dreamingbee
amazing landscape Sig - fantastic photo
bebert
impressionnant !! belle photo
crunch01
I really am very happy you take the time to research and share about the great Navajo people, They have a tremendous heritage and I have a few friends that are Navajo in AZ.. this shot is fantastic! I'm happy you did not slip and fall on your Butte<< lol Lame pun,.. alert while getting this awsomw POV!
psyoshida
As great as your shot is, I could never live there!!! What a harsh environment to live in, it certainly reveals just how tough the Navajo and Apache people are. Thank you for the wonderful history as well as the great shot.
jayfar
A wonderful landscape and information.
adrie
Amazing landscape view and capture my friend.
junge1
I was fortunate to have had an San Carlos Apache roommate for three semesters while living on campus at ASU (Arizona State University) in the 70s. It somehow helped me understand the mind set of these people. Every Friday morning he got a call from his dad, who lived in Peridot on the San Carlos Apache reservation, and they talked in the Apache language. At one time my room mate met a girl from the Navajo Reservation and they dated for awhile and they could converse in their native tongue. No wonder the Japanese couldn't break the code talkers communication in WWII!
flavia49
wonderful colors and landscape
ia-du-lin
great view, wonderful desert landscape
drifterlee
Wonderful landscape!
auntietk
I can certainly see how someone could live on this land and love it to the core of their being. What a beautiful, stark, dramatic landscape. Bill and I have both been reading a book called "Hard Road West," and it combines the story of the geology of the West with the stories of the Oregon-California-Mormon Trail emigrants. The fact that they could SEE the rock, that it wasn't covered by vegetation and buildings, was a revelation. I know this is further south than that, but it's the same thing ... bare earth, with everything showing for all to see.
jocko500
wonderful shot
Richardphotos
I often see the Navajos selling their silver products in Northern AZ.superb landscape
mickeyrony
Time bring the water to change the form of our vision like . Beautiful view ((5++))
bazza
Nice shot and Info Sig.. Well done!!
junior_2004
Great colors. Nice "soil waterfall".
bobrgallegos
Wonderful capture of this barren but beautiful landscape! Great narrative!
Hendesse
Excellent shot. Impressive landscape and fantastic colors and textures.
kgb224
Superb capture my friend. God Bless.
erlandpil
A wonderful landscape erland
lyron
Splendid capture!!
dakotabluemoon
A beautiful and most interesting shot here looks very hot there.
debbielove
Nature creates a forever changing landscape there.. Harsh, dry, but beautiful.. Super shot Sig. Rob
UteBigSmile
kbrog
Beautiful scenic capture! :)
marybelgium
superbe !
dragonmuse
Wonderful capture. thanks for sharing it and the informative narrative. I do not know a lot about the Navajo people as my own heritage is of the northern nations. I always loved their products though.