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Mesas near Monument Valley        Images © Mark A. Chappell

Monument Valley, in north-eastern Arizona near the Utah border, is one of the most famous views of the American West. I took this photo in early-morning light as we drove west along the road into Monument Valley. A polarizing filter and enhanced-saturation film, coupled with the bluish haze of the distant cliffs, helped create an almost surreal effect.

  • Canon EOS 1v, 100-400 IS zoom at about 350 mm, Elite Chrome Extra Color with polarizing filter (2003)