Category Archives: Travel Canyon de Chelly

Minimalism (I)

Posted on November 8, 2014 by Beauty Along the Road

My interpretation of “Minimalism” consists of limiting the number of elements in the image. I am playing with rock themes, all taken in Canyon de Chelly, one of my favorite places on earth. Rock and Lichen: I call this blue … Continue reading →

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A Room the Size of a Canyon: Canyon Memories (3)

Posted on June 8, 2014 by Beauty Along the Road

If a room has a floor, walls, and a ceiling, then Canyon de Chelly is a giant outdoor room. From above, you can see the canyon floor with spring-green vegetation, the tall cliff walls all around, and the sky as … Continue reading →

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Canyon Memories (2): Wild Cactus

Posted on June 5, 2014 by Beauty Along the Road

My previous post introduced the reader to Canyon de Chelly and some of its cultural riches. In this post, I am featuring the amazing wild cacti growing all over the place. In fact, if you don’t watch your step (easily … Continue reading →

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Canyon Memories: The Lost Art of Storytelling

Posted on June 2, 2014 by Beauty Along the Road

Having just spent a week at the bottom of Canyon de Chelly (pronounced like “Shay”) in North Eastern Arizona, I was re-introduced to the ancient art of storytelling. Our hostess was Lupita McClanahan, a Navajo or Diné woman who has … Continue reading →

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In the Ancestors’ Footsteps: Ancient and Abandoned

Posted on February 28, 2014 by Beauty Along the Road

Canyon de Chelly (Chelly is pronounced as “Shay”) is located in Northeastern Arizona, USA. A long, dusty hike down into the Canyon rewards the adventurer with the view of these ancient cliff dwellings, the White House Ruins. While the cliff … Continue reading →

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