Weekly Photo Challenge: Down
I ran down the hallway to the office and discovered that the computer was down. That got me down so bad that I had to down a drink or two (of milk), then I curled up on the couch with my quilt made of down.
Down – what a versatile little word. It can be a preposition, adverb, adjective, verb or a noun. Did I achieve that in the sentence about the computer? Actually, I’m not sure.
For the Photo Challenge this week I’ve selected some special places with ‘Down’ view points. The American Southwest is home to many wonderful canyons, some that can be viewed from all along the rim.
The most famous is probably The Grand Canyon. On a scale of 1 to 10 for depth, width and wow value, this canyon is a 12!
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Another beautiful canyon is Bryce. Most people don’t visit the canyons in the winter, but I think they are most dramatic in a coat of snow.
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Our most recent Canyon experience was Canyon de Chelly. It happened to be raining that day, and that added a magical touch to the landscape.
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Canyon de Chelly is dramatic, but not so deep that we couldn’t watch tiny people and small vehicles navigating up and down the valley!
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My Similar Canyon story: Canyon de Chelly – another glimpse of this remarkable canyon.
Wow! Fantastic photos.
Welcome to my blog, Elaine. Glad you enjoyed my look down!
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Fantastic photos, they really do show how magnificent these canyons are. I of course know of the Grand Canyon, but I have never before heard of the other 2 canyons, yet they do seem to be a wonder as well.
I especially love the photo with the snow throughout the canyon, that really is beautiful.
Hi Mags – We’ve made quite a few trips into that part of the world, and still haven’t visited all the wonderful canyons!
Lovely photos, i would love to go there.
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Thanks Pensioner – I’ll think about it!
How clever you are to use the “down” approach to this series of photos. And the pictures are definitely dizzy views from the top of the world. So impressive! Thanks for sharing.
Hi Dor – Definitely not places for people who are terrified of heights!
Magnificent! My next major road trip is a trip to see some of our natural treasures. The Grand Canyon is among my top destinations.
Hi Lorna – If you get to the Grand Canyon, be sure to go to Bryce and Zion Canyons too – just for starters!
Really impressive views, thanks for sharing!
Welcome narami – glad you enjoyed visiting the canyons!
Bryce canyon is awesome. I honeymooned there. The Grand Canyon also. Get down with your bad self.
Hi pouring – what a wonderful place for a honeymoon!
We are thinking of driving there this week, just for the heck of it… with our 12 year old. What a coincidence.
Canyon is majestic, dramatic, and massive. Your photos said it all and reminded the hiking we did many years ago. Thanks, Margie!
Hi Amy – I’m sure you have wonderful memories of your visit to the Canyon!
That’s “Down” there…for sure
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Thanks sonsothunder – glad you enjoyed a quick look ‘down’.
I love it Margie
Thanks Jake!
I love standing on a cliff and looking down. Even the air smells differently. And that’s what came to me as I looked at these. Crisp air and the sound of wind. Wonderful.
Hi Barb – Crisp air and the sound of wind describes the day we were at Bryce Canyon. It was incredibly cold, but the photo opportunities were wonderful!
Your photos are stunning, as usual. I love the depth of the Grand Canyon and Bryce Canyon. Thank you for your post.
Ta Ta for now the Bagg Lady
Hi Raggz – It would be wonderful to live close enough to the canyons to visit more often!
Gorgeous photos. I would love to see those canyons.
Hi Susan – You will have to put the canyons on your Bucket List!
Gobsmacked, fabulous, photos, wish I was there,, thanks..
Thanks Cobbies – I wish I was in your country visiting castles.
Margie, is the photo challenge a contest in wordpress or just posts people put up.
Hi Pensioner – The Weekly Photo Challenge is a WordPress initiative. It comes out every Friday, and is part of WordPress’s Daily Post: http://dailypost.wordpress.com/
I tried to get that to work and found it impossible. I might try again.
I checked the link, and it is the correct one. The Weekly Photo Challenge is the first post on the page.
Margie, your canyon shots are breathtaking! I have to say, I have had the pleasure of seeing Bryce Canyon in the snow and your wonderful shot only reminds me how much I want to be there again!
Hi Patti – The snow seems to magnify the colours of the canyons, doesn’t it!
Wow! Bryce with snow–wonderful! HF
Hi Harper – A few years ago we were at the Grand Canyon when it was snowing, but it was a complete white out and we couldn’t see anything! We were very glad we had been there the day before in the sunshine.
You have made me want to see Bryce in the winter. I will add it to my travel list. All joy, Margie. HF
Beautiful! Great photos for the challenge! I also found Bryce Canyon to be gorgeous during the winter.
Thanks Fergie – I’m sure you took some wonderful photos when you were there!
Gorgeous photos!!!
Perfect for down!
Love the shot of Bryce in the snow
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Fabulous photos. They make me want to do there.
enjoying your photo collection:
I believe I can fly …
Awesome shots!! I have always wanted to visit the Grand Canyon and now I have added the others that are in your photos to that visit. What a breathtaking view! Phew!
Your down photos are true pick-me-ups. Honestly the beauty and breathtaking views are beyond words. Thank you for sharing your magnificent photos! Awesome!
Many thanks to all of you for your kind words about the Canyon Photos. I plan on visiting all of them again some day – they are just that spectacular!
If you ever have a challenge for “Vertigo,” you can just recycle ‘em… : (
I keep hoping I will be able to recycle some of my photos, Mark!
Awesome shots! Especially the snow dusted one of Bryce Canyon!
Gorgeous photos! I too love the one of Bryce in the snow – but they’re all very appealing.