a photograph by Alazanto, Kevin Davis, taken on November 16, 2007
Note from Kevin: Chaco is beautiful in both the fall and spring, but be sure not to stay after sunset.
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Chaco Canyon, intriguing photo by Kevin. What happens after sunset?
Chaco Canyon is difficult to get to. Not only is it down an endless dirt road, but there are endless stones that make you creep over them to get there. On top of that Chaco Canyon was a hub of ceremony, trade, and administration for the prehistoric Four Corners area–unlike anything before or since. The Chacoan people combined many elements: pre-planned architectural designs, astronomical alignments, geometry, landscaping, and engineering to create an ancient urban center of spectacular public architecture. The ruins are magnificent, as Kevin’s photo demonstrates, but after dark, when the desert comes alive with sounds, the weight of the ancient people who disappeared and the human imagination are powerful. I’m not exactly sure what Kevin meant by his note, but the feeling of the dark can be memorable.
OK, I love your doorway! Part of me wants to live in the southwest. Part of you wants to live along the shores of Lake Michigan. Humans are interesting creatures, aren’t we? (Thanks for visiting my blog, too.)
Intriguing architecture. Nice photo!
Exquisite. Evocative. Alluring.
Brilliant photo.
This reminds me of Alice in Wonderland. It’s like falling through a rabbit hole, except this has doors instead. Lovely.