In BIG pictures: Monument Valley landscapes

Straddling the border of Utah and Arizona, Monument Valley is a vast area of outstanding natural beauty, famed for its iconic rocky buttes and mesas. Often photographed and filmed, the area featured in many of John Ford’s westerns, and visitors to the Navajo Tribal Park can enjoy incredible scenic drives and guided tours. Here are some views of this amazing landscape…

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Posted by Graham Padmore

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13 March, 2012

Great breathtaking pictures. I love it!
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Amnon
26 November, 2011

Hi , i love all you photos from Monument Valley landscapes,
please ,can you help me with your info,
is two photos are Sunset or Sunrise?
is the last photo is from visitor center ?
is photos # 6 & 7 are shoot from visitor center or need to take a tour for that.?
thank you for your help/info.
all best to you,
Amnon,NY
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jill - Jack and Jill Travel The World
17 March, 2011

Breathtaking pics! There are so many under appreciated sights in the Southwest region of the US… we only drove by this place on our road trip to the Southwest. Really wish we had spent more time there.
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- Graham
  17 March, 2011
  
  thanks – a vast and beautiful landscape, and same here – only ever driven or flown by!
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Agne
12 March, 2011

It looks so exotic for me…
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