The Warriors Frozen in Stone
by Joe Schofield
Title
The Warriors Frozen in Stone
Artist
Joe Schofield
Medium
Photograph - Photography
Description
The Valley of the Gods is considered sacred to the Navajo, who interpret the giant sandstone monuments as ancient Navajo warriors frozen in stone – and time. Located northeast of Mexican Hat, Utah, southeast of Cedar Mesa and north of the San Juan River west of Comb Ridge, the Valley of the Gods is a geologic masterpiece with dramatic red-rock monuments that rise sharply from the valley floor. The monuments, or monoliths, are made of Cedar Mesa Sandstone dating back 250 million years. These freestanding sandstone buttes and spires have served as the backdrop for many cowboy and western films and the valley is a photographer’s paradise. Rock climbers seek out the summits of these treasured monuments.
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July 22nd, 2024
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Gary F Richards
Amazing The Warriors Frozen in Stone composition, lighting, shading, color and artwork! Congratulations on your very deserving features! F/L
Ben Prepelka
Congratulations! Your work is now featured in the Roadside group! Please consider adding it to the “Roadside Featured Work - March-April 2025 " - an active discussion thread.
Johanna Hurmerinta
Your work deserves to be featured in our group "The Meandering Photographer" Please consider adding this work to 'Featured work in September - October 2024' active discussion thread. (l/f on 10-30-2024). Welcome also to our other group promos.
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