Canyon Grandeur 2 is a photograph by Hany J which was uploaded on August 6th, 2013.
Canyon Grandeur 2
Another image from a different view point at the Grand Canyon; taken during the early hours of sunset.... more
by Hany J
Title
Canyon Grandeur 2
Artist
Hany J
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Photograph
Description
Another image from a different view point at the Grand Canyon; taken during the early hours of sunset.
The Grand Canyon is a steep-sided canyon carved by the Colorado River in the state of Arizona in the United States. It is contained within and managed by Grand Canyon National Park, the Kaibab National Forest, Grand Canyon-Parashant National Monument, the Hualapai Tribal Nation, the Havasupai people and the Navajo Nation. President Theodore Roosevelt was a major proponent of preservation of the Grand Canyon area, and visited it on numerous occasions to hunt and enjoy the scenery.
The Grand Canyon is 277 miles (446 km) long, up to 18 miles (29 km) wide and attains a depth of over a mile (6,093 feet or 1,857 meters). Nearly two billion years of Earth's geological history have been exposed as the Colorado River and its tributaries cut their channels through layer after layer of rock while the Colorado Plateau was uplifted. While some aspects about the history of incision of the canyon are debated by geologists, several recent studies support the hypothesis that the Colorado River established its course through the area about 5 to 6 million years ago. Since that time, the Colorado River has driven the down-cutting of the tributaries and retreat of the cliffs, simultaneously deepening and widening the canyon.
For thousands of years, the area has been continuously inhabited by Native Americans, who built settlements within the canyon and its many caves. The Pueblo people considered the Grand Canyon a holy site, and made pilgrimages to it.
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August 6th, 2013
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Comments (9)
Ruth Housley
So beautiful and love to see the Grand Canyon and been there twice. f/l Ruth
Hany J replied:
Many, many thanks Ruth for your supportive comment. I don't think one gets tired of seeing this beauty of a place. I am going there again in April this year. Thank you so much again. Hany
Wayne Moran
oh so gorgeous. wow.
Hany J replied:
Thank you Wayne; so very kind of you. Glad you like it. One of my favorite images of the GC.
Ann Horn
Wow! Another spectacular Grand Canyon view!!! The right time of day for shadows. f/v
Hany J replied:
Thank you so much Ann; you are too generous and kind. Much appreciate the favorite and the vote. Hany
Jenny Rainbow
Beautiful colorful layers of the cliffs, love the fascinating sunset colors!
Hany J replied:
Thank you Jenny; sorry for the delay in responding; I just saw this today. Much appreciate your support and the wonderful feedback. Hany
Donna Kennedy
Beautiful color and lighting Hany! v/f
Hany J replied:
A gazillion thanks Donna for visiting my portfolio and leaving such wonderful feedback. I sincerely appreciate it.
Peter Lessey
An outstanding capture Hany!
Hany J replied:
Thank you so much Peter; sincerely appreciate your visit and your wonderful feedback. Hany
Vicki Spindler
WOW this is absolutely stunning!!! Wonderful picture :) x x x
Hany J replied:
Thank you so much Vicki; sincerely appreciate your generous feedback my friend. Hany