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The Hogan, Utah

© Denny E. Barnes
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The Hogan, Utah

Uploaded: September 17, 2009

Description

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.

Exif: F Number: 5.6, Exposure Bias Value: -0.67, ExposureTime: 1/1000 seconds, Flash: did not fire, compulsory flash mode, ISO: 200, White balance: Manual white balance, FocalLength: 10.30 mm, Model: KODAK P850 ZOOM DIGITAL CAMERA

Comments

Denny E. Barnes level-deluxe September 17, 2009

The Navajos #1181497

jeff crosier September 17, 2009

WOW Denny! That is a great capture!!
Thanks for the details of these terrific people!! #7951137

Carrie M. Groseclose September 17, 2009

Just outstanding, Denny! What a wonderful story telling image and educational narrative! Thank you. #7951298

Monnie Ryan September 17, 2009

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! #7951397

Mike Clime September 17, 2009

Wonderful capture and I really like the lighting with his face partly in shadow! #7951455

Robert R. Goodman September 17, 2009

Hi Denny,Wonderful capture from the four corners.I hope you had a chance to visit the Hopi Mesas.Great image my friend!!! #7951490

Jack Ryan September 17, 2009

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. #7951564

Denny E. Barnes level-deluxe September 17, 2009

Thank you ever so much Jeff, Carrie, Monnie, Mike, Bobby and Jack! You and your comments a really appreciated! #7951713

Tammy M. Anderson level-deluxe September 17, 2009

Wonderful captures depicting such interesting people and their history. This was just great. Excellent work, Denny. #7951747

Ron McEwan September 17, 2009

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. #7952001

Stefania Barbier level-classic September 17, 2009

wonderful! looks like the Marlboro man..... #7952612

Ray Thoms September 18, 2009

Great images and detail Denny....proud people!!! #7953506

Marcel J. Fernandez September 18, 2009

Beautifully composed and captured. #7953974

Tiia Vissak September 18, 2009

great shots & story! #7954059

Denny E. Barnes level-deluxe September 18, 2009

Thanks everyone for the great comments! #7954707

Kerry Hill September 19, 2009

All wonderful captures Denny, fantastic work!! #7955347

Julie Burnett September 19, 2009

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! #7955503

Denny E. Barnes level-deluxe September 19, 2009

Thank you ever so much, Kerry and Julie! #7956228

John Connolly September 19, 2009

An amazing series of images and great history Denny! Thanks for sharing! #7956321

Stephen Zacker September 20, 2009

Super image and presentation #7963388

Denny E. Barnes level-deluxe September 21, 2009

Thank you very much, John and Stephen! #7967639

a2o akmal aini othman level-classic September 22, 2009

wonderful perspective Denny! love it! #7970970

Marty Straub September 22, 2009

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. #7971098

Denny E. Barnes level-deluxe September 22, 2009

Thank you ever so much, a2o and Marty! #7973041

Dianna Murphy September 23, 2009

Great composition Denny! #7975290

Diane L. Thomas September 23, 2009

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 #7975348

Denny E. Barnes level-deluxe September 23, 2009

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... #7977889

Diane L. Thomas September 24, 2009

Thank Denny, I'll check into that lodge. Your work is awesome for sure. #7978620

Denny E. Barnes level-deluxe September 26, 2009

Thanks, Diane! #7985714

Bill Houghton October 06, 2009

Denny, this is a beautiful shot. I was at Monument Valley in '03. It is a magical place. Have a great day, Bill #8012040

Denny E. Barnes level-deluxe October 06, 2009

Thank you very much, Bill! #8014199

Lisa R. Buffington level-deluxe April 23, 2010

Great image and enjoyed the information you provided with this beautiful shot. Great composition and dof. #8564779

Denny E. Barnes level-deluxe April 23, 2010

Thank you very much, Lisa! #8565469

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