Black Canyon National Park
Uploaded: August 15, 2009
History. The Ute Indians had known the canyon to exist for a long time before the first Europeans saw it. By the time the United States gained independence in 1776, two Spanish expeditions had passed by the canyons. In the 1800s, the numerous fur trappers searching for beaver pelts would have known of the canyon's existence but they left no written record. By the late 1800s and into the early 1900s, the canyon had been thoroughly explored and while the first explorers came for commercial success and wealth, the later visitors came to see the canyon as an opportunity for recreation and personal enjoyment. The area was established as a U.S. National Monument on March 2, 1933 and made into a National Park on October 21, 1999.
Exif: F Number: 3.5, Exposure Bias Value: 0.00, ExposureTime: 1/320 seconds, Flash: did not fire., ISO: 200, White balance: Manual white balance, FocalLength: 18.00 mm, Model: NIKON D90
Ron McEwan August 15, 2009
Excellent composition Eric, you have captured this very well. I have been there once and this shot brings back fond memories. #1168426Tammy M. Anderson August 15, 2009
Good morning, Eric. Great capture of this interesting NP. Glad you included the info. I'm not real familiar with this one. Beautiful image. #7849798Deb Koskovich August 15, 2009
Wow, amazing depth here, Eric. This is one of those spots where you stand and just drink it in, while you ponder on those Indians and trappers who probably knew this area like the back of their hand... #7849841Gord MacEachern August 16, 2009
Just an incredible image Eric,so very well captured! #7852643Sign up for an interactive online photography course to get critiques on your photos.
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