Sky City by bobrgallegos
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This is Sky City one of three villages on The Acoma Pueblo located about 60 miles West of Albuquerque New Mexico. Sky City is built atop a 367 foot sheer walled sandstone bluff. Continuously inhabited since 1150 AD it is one of the oldest villages in North America.
Comments (17)
gaius
This is a wonderful place and your photo is superb.
FredNunes
Beautiful rich colors here. Excellent.
Richardphotos
I am glad that you went here. I have seen the sign for Sky City, but never went. next time I pass there, I will stop. superb capture
Faemike55
Impressive photo and information
eekdog
You can see the age in this place. I like it alot, great capture, Bob.
Sea_Dog
Very interesting shot. Well done.
aksirp
what a wonderful sunlight and village! love the little ancient houses
auntietk
Oh man. I would LOVE to be there, in theory! It would take you a year to get me out of that place with my camera. I'm thoroughly envious of your visit. The chances of me getting back to someplace at that elevation, though, are slim and none. What a gorgeous and fascinating photograph!
wysiwig
This is a very iconic image, Bob. The dirt road, ocre color and apparent lack of modern conveniences make this a timeless place that could be anywhere. I'm with Tara, I would love to explore this place.
sossy
outstanding capture, place and color! almost a mystical mood although in bright sunshine! I wish I could see it with my own eyes! 😃 fav
Flint_Hawk
Fantastic place & photo!
jayfar
A lot of history here Bob. I would love to visit.
Cyve
WOW... Trully FABULOUS !!!
blondeblurr
I am also fascinated with these iconic and enchanting living quarters and would love to explore more... of this amazing culture; in modern terms, it looks more like abstract minimalism, but perfectly in tune and harmony with it's surrounds. I am in awe Bob, thanks for sharing this image...
bmac62
Hi Bob, Somehow I've missed commenting on your recent posts...my bad:) This is a fascinating photo...the striking colors, the composition, the subject! Great job.
junge1
Fantastic capture Bob and interesting background info. Some years ago, actually in November 1986, I came back from the Air Force NCO Academy and drove through the back country of the area starting near Los Alamos. I had chains on a Nissan pick-up and drove through the mountains, following my nose and came out near Cuba, From there I drove back in the direction of Albuquerque. On the way I passed several pueblos and one, I think it was the Zia Pueblo. I drove through and occasionally took a picture. Not until I looped around and was on my way out did I see the sign 'No pictures'. I felt like a criminal.
moochagoo
Very interesting historical place.