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22 September 2012 Sam Rua

Agathla Peak

Kayenta, AZ view map

Also known as "El Capitan" in Monument Valley

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Agathla Peak (Navajo: Aghaałą́, Spanish: El Capitan) is a peak south of Monument Valley, Arizona, over 1500 feet (457 meters) high.
It is 7 miles (11 km) north of Kayenta and is visible from U.S. Route 163. The English designation Agathla is derived from the Navajo name aghaałą́
meaning 'much wool', apparently for the fur of antelope and deer accumulating on the rock. It is considered sacred by the Navajo.

Agathla Peak is an eroded volcanic plug consisting of volcanic breccia cut by dikes of an unusual igneous rock called minette. It is one of many
such volcanic diatremes that are found in Navajo country of northeast Arizona and northwest New Mexico. Agathla Peak and Shiprock in New Mexico
are the most prominent. These rocks are part of the Navajo Volcanic Field, in the southern Colorado Plateau. Ages of these minettes and associated
more unusual igneous rocks cluster near 25 million years.

I shot this on my way up to Moab for a PBase meet-up with Dan Greenberg, Glenn Dean, and David Ingram.
All great guys and all much better photographers than me.

Canon EOS 7D ,Canon EF 300mm f/4L IS USM ,1.4x TCIII
Comp of two portrait images stitched together in PS. Bump in contrast. full exif

other sizes: small medium original auto
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Char13-Apr-2014 12:26
What a majestic capture of this wonderful scene, Sam! \/
Jean Chiasson28-Jan-2014 19:30
De toute beauté big vote
Jean D23-Jan-2014 02:27
Very majestic scene. Thanks for the captioned info.
Long Bach Nguyen22-Jan-2014 03:32
stunning
fotabug16-Jan-2014 03:24
Such amazing beauty! Well done! V
Hernan E. Enriquez04-Jan-2014 22:38
Interesting info and great image!
Range View 20-Dec-2013 03:38
A fantastic capture of this impressive rocky peak, the buildings and power stanchions at the base give an idea of the size. V
Barbara
Carol Rollins04-Aug-2013 00:12
Perfectly composed with lots of wonderful light and tones. ~
Osman Yazirdag03-Oct-2012 04:22
Magnificent formation, beautiful composition!
Jola Dziubinska02-Oct-2012 23:37
Impressive. I love Monument Valley too. V.
globalgadabout01-Oct-2012 06:25
a truly magnificent formation...and a potent plug for the formidable southwest...the power tower underscores the immense scale...V
bill friedlander30-Sep-2012 23:42
A fine shot of this salient feature. The tiny cars at the bottom really show how tall it really is. V
Range View 30-Sep-2012 04:35
Marvelous image of this majestic rock formation Sam.
David.
Guest 30-Sep-2012 01:54
Beauty. I love Monument Valley.
Blandine Mangin29-Sep-2012 17:36
very beautiful ! v
davidksmith29-Sep-2012 16:36
Sam, wonderful image. I love the light on "The Captain". Great job.
Tom Munson29-Sep-2012 15:25
Impressive setting and image, Sam! I need to spend some time in that area.
pkocinski29-Sep-2012 13:08
Wow that is huge based on the power line support and buildings/vehicles in the foreground!
Jim Coffman29-Sep-2012 12:10
An amazing formation! Well captured,Sam..
Hernan E. Enriquez29-Sep-2012 05:05
Great image and info!
joseantonio29-Sep-2012 04:31
Great capture of this beautiful rock formation. Love the light....V
Bryan Murahashi29-Sep-2012 04:03
Wonderful photo of this ancient volcanic plug. Shiprock is another amazing sight. V
Ann Pettigrew29-Sep-2012 03:57
Sam, what is meant by "volcanic plug?" I don't think I have heard that term before. Looks pretty cool!
Guest 29-Sep-2012 03:36
Splendid work. V.
Dan Greenberg29-Sep-2012 03:35
Great capture of all the subtle color gradations. The image definitely gives a good indication of this monolith's size. ~V~
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