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Kasha-Katuwe Tent Rocks National Monument
Kasha-Katuwe Tent Rocks National Monument, located 40 miles southwest of Santa Fe, New Mexico. It was established as a U.S. National Monument by President Bill Clinton in 2001, and so glad it was.. Kasha-Katuwe means "white cliffs". They are stunning to say the least. They do not look real. "The area owes its remarkable geology to layers of volcanic rock and ash deposited by pyroclastic flow from a volcanic explosion within the Jemez Volcanic Field that occurred 6 to 7 million years ago. Over time, weathering and erosion of these layers has created canyons and tent rocks. The tent rocks themselves are cones of soft pumice and tuff beneath harder cap rocks, and vary in height from a few feet to 90 feet."
Follow my images as ai walked the canyon, they are in order of the shoot. The slot canyon is so narrow, you will see a shot of just my foot on the path. There is a panoramic view of the Sangre de Cristo, Sandia, and Jemez mountains. Could have sent hours in the one area watching the light change and trying new angles. Monumental peaks in every direction. Lots of images but each is worth it. Played with black and white as well, seemed like a natural fit. Enjoy.
All images copyright 2013. Rachel Cobb, not for use in any media with out permission. See Contact page.
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