Ancient cliff dwellings tucked into a large, shadowy alcove of a towering, sunlit red sandstone canyon wall.

The Cliff Dweller’s Sanctuary

Carved into the sheer face of the world, these shelters offer a fragile refuge from the elements. The stone itself seems to have folded open to welcome them, a grand and cavernous embrace that has endured the passage of millennia.

Fine Art Photography Natural Light Monochromatic Palette Terracotta High-Key Landscape Minimalist Landscape Geological Texture Architectural Detail Ethereal Atmosphere Burnt Sienna

Camera: Canon Canon EOS DIGITAL REBEL XTi
Focal Length: 28mm
Aperture: ƒ/8
Shutter: 1/8s
ISO: 100
Date Taken: October 8, 2009
Dimensions: 3888 × 2592 px