Montezuma Castle by auntietk

Photography • Architecture • posted on Nov 30, 2012

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See why Claude's pictures made me remember I had these photos lurking in my files? If you haven't seen his Mesa Verde pictures, you can see them here: photosynthesis You can read more about Montezuma Castle HERE It's much smaller than Mesa Verde, but it's a lovely place. We were fortunate enough to be there in April when everything is green ... even in the desert!

Comments (27)

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wysiwig

1:36AM | Fri, 30 November 2012

Another one for my bucket list. Wonderful capture through the branches.

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jayfar

1:55AM | Fri, 30 November 2012

I remember being here in May 2011 and I must say that this pic is far better than any I took.

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photosynthesis

1:58AM | Fri, 30 November 2012

Glad to have stirred your memory, Tara, & thanks for linking to my gallery. I like the different tones of color here as well as the play of light & shadow. The construction looks a lot more primitive here than in Mesa Verde - large areas of what looks like rough mud rather than distinct, orderly brick patterns...

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Juliette.Gribnau

2:19AM | Fri, 30 November 2012

impressive and wonderful !

whaleman

3:41AM | Fri, 30 November 2012

Looks pretty defensible! Nice shot Tara!

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fallen21

3:45AM | Fri, 30 November 2012

Amazing capture!

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ZanderXL

4:10AM | Fri, 30 November 2012

I just hope you didn't fall foul of Montezuma's Revenge...

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Celart

5:44AM | Fri, 30 November 2012

Great capture. Wonderful shot. Brava

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durleybeachbum

7:22AM | Fri, 30 November 2012

It must have been quite exciting to live there, and feel totally secure from attacks from the rear.

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Faemike55

8:05AM | Fri, 30 November 2012

Very cool capture Tara

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dixievb

8:18AM | Fri, 30 November 2012

Thanks for this photo! Have traveled the Chinle area--Canyon de Chelly-mental/time travel for sure!

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EJD64

8:36AM | Fri, 30 November 2012

You may me want to go back there and see the cliff dwelling. Some areas are closed due to erosion and are being repaired. Nice shot Tara.

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MrsRatbag

8:54AM | Fri, 30 November 2012

This is such an eerie spot; I can't imagine what it must have been like living under the shadow of those cliffs! "Heavy heavy hangs over thy head..." Excellent capture!

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debbielove

9:36AM | Fri, 30 November 2012

Impressive and very VERY old! Cool shot! Rob

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Leije

10:07AM | Fri, 30 November 2012

Beautiful ruins, superb capture !

MrsLubner

11:42AM | Fri, 30 November 2012

I haven't been there but I've read everything I could get my hands on about it and googled every picture taken for centuries. LOL I feel as if I know it and surrounding habitats. Well done shot. I feel like I am "back home" - as if I once lived near here.

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helanker

12:30PM | Fri, 30 November 2012

This is indeed an interesting place and you have captured it so beautifully, Tara. Amazing that some people have lived there :-)

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hipps13

12:35PM | Fri, 30 November 2012

years and years ago I was there and a memory stayed wonderful capture warm hugs, Linda Kaye

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kgb224

3:24PM | Fri, 30 November 2012

Stunning capture Tara. God Bless.

alanwilliams

4:34PM | Fri, 30 November 2012

so so fascinating, the skill shown in this construction is truly awe inspiring

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pimanjc

6:49PM | Fri, 30 November 2012

Very interesting. Thanks for the info.

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RodS

12:36AM | Sat, 01 December 2012

What a fantastic photograph, Tara! These places never cease to amaze me. I have got to get out there and see these fantastic dwellings one of these days.

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