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His friend, color

            This image is from one of the better hikes in Petrified Forest National Park called Blue Mesa Trail.  I would love to offer up some death-defying horror story of how I scrambled to a cliff edge and almost died for this image, but it would be malarkey (forgive the foul language).   This is actually taken from a very safe and comfortable overlook with railings and everything.  I know, where is the fun in that?  So, yes, this composition is popular, Still, it is popular for a reason, and now I have my own version of this iconic scene.  I actually had this same image with people down there too, but this seemed to much more true to the place.  I feel like this landscape seems so alien, so inhospitable, that it is far better suited to be alone.  I am sure many will argue it is indeed teaming with life, but it sure does not feel that way.  So here you go.  Alone.  The only friend this strange place has is color.  
   

Taken in: United States / Arizona / Paulcell Place (show map)

Taken on: May 7, 2021

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