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The Navajo


	The Navajo, Utah Tenacious...adaptable...enduring...spiritual... ... Words that characterize the largest and most influential Indian tribe in North America... The Navajo Nation. Since the Long Walk in the 1860's, the Navajo Nation decimated to a population of only 8,000. It has increased to a stronghold of more than 210,000. About 60 percent of Navajos are 24 years old or younger. One of our Monument Valley tour stops was for a photo shoot of this Navajo gentleman, who road his horse out to Ford's Point for the picture. Have a Great Day Denny E. Barnes
	Returning Home, Utah Denny E. Barnes
	The Hogan, Utah The hogan is a sacred home for the Diné (Navajo) people who practice traditional religion. Every family -- even if they live most of the time in a newer home -- must have the traditional hogan for ceremonies, and to keep themselves in balance. To protect a fork-tip hogan against bitter winter cold, when a hogan is built in windy places (such as this Monument Valley one) it might be entirely covered with packed adobe or mud, if it was in a valley where earth or clay is available, and the opening always faced the east for morning warmth. This one was built for the tourist so they could see inside. Denny E. Barnes
	Susie, Navajo Rug Maker, Utah Out first stop on our tour was at this Hogan for a look inside and where Susie showed us how the Navajo rugs are made. From the combing of the wool, spinning the wool into thread, dying the thread and weaving the rug, it can take six months or more to finish one rug. A lot of work goes into making one of them.. Used only light from the door for photo. Also a person should ask before taking a photo of a Navajo. Denny E. Barnes

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The Navajos

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September 17, 2009

jeff crosier

WOW Denny! That is a great capture!!
Thanks for the details of these terrific people!!

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September 17, 2009

Carrie M. Groseclose

Just outstanding, Denny! What a wonderful story telling image and educational narrative! Thank you.

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September 17, 2009

Monnie Ryan

Wonderful series of photos, Denny! Very interesting information as well -- I was especially surprised to learn that so many are under the age of 24. And those hand-dyed and woven rugs are gorgeous!

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September 17, 2009

Mike Clime

Wonderful capture and I really like the lighting with his face partly in shadow!

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September 17, 2009

Robert R. Goodman

Hi Denny,Wonderful capture from the four corners.I hope you had a chance to visit the Hopi Mesas.Great image my friend!!!

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September 17, 2009

Jack Ryan

Outstanding image...actually all of them are outstanding images. Very interesting information as well...that statistic about so many being under the age of 24 is particularly interesting...and upsetting. Excellent work, my friend!!! Keep them coming.

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September 17, 2009

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Thank you ever so much Jeff, Carrie, Monnie, Mike, Bobby and Jack! You and your comments a really appreciated!

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September 17, 2009

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Wonderful captures depicting such interesting people and their history. This was just great. Excellent work, Denny.

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September 17, 2009

Ron McEwan

Thanks for the tour Denny, when we were there last spring it rained the whole time, I sure would like to have been on that horse out there on Ford's Point. I met one of the code talkers while I was stationed in Korea. They are indeed a special people.

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September 17, 2009

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wonderful! looks like the Marlboro man.....

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September 17, 2009

Ray Thoms

Great images and detail Denny....proud people!!!

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September 18, 2009

Marcel J. Fernandez

Beautifully composed and captured.

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September 18, 2009

Tiia Vissak

great shots & story!

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September 18, 2009

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Thanks everyone for the great comments!

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September 18, 2009

Kerry Hill

All wonderful captures Denny, fantastic work!!

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September 19, 2009

Julie Burnett

WOW, Denny! Excellent capture and composition! It tells a story by itself! I also really enjoy the wealth of information you possess, and pass on!

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September 19, 2009

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Thank you ever so much, Kerry and Julie!

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September 19, 2009

John Connolly

An amazing series of images and great history Denny! Thanks for sharing!

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September 19, 2009

Stephen Zacker

Super image and presentation

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September 20, 2009

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Thank you very much, John and Stephen!

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September 21, 2009

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wonderful perspective Denny! love it!

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September 22, 2009

Marty Straub

Truly wonderful shots of a very remarkable group of people, Denny. If everyone was Navajo in spirit, how much better the planet and its population would be.

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September 22, 2009

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Thank you ever so much, a2o and Marty!

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September 22, 2009

Dianna Murphy

Great composition Denny!

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September 23, 2009

Diane L. Thomas

WoW what great photos and the stories about the trib is helpful to enjoy the photo more. Was this a guided tour or a photo opt tour only

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September 23, 2009

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Thank you very much, Dianna and Diane!
Diane, I guess you could call this both. The tour was provided by Goulding's Lodge where we stayed and it was both a guided and photo opt tour. It was done in a small open buss with many stops for picture taking...

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September 23, 2009

Diane L. Thomas

Thank Denny, I'll check into that lodge. Your work is awesome for sure.

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September 24, 2009

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Thanks, Diane!

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September 26, 2009

Bill Houghton

Denny, this is a beautiful shot. I was at Monument Valley in '03. It is a magical place. Have a great day, Bill

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October 06, 2009

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Thank you very much, Bill!

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October 06, 2009

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Great image and enjoyed the information you provided with this beautiful shot. Great composition and dof.

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April 23, 2010

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Thank you very much, Lisa!

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April 23, 2010

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