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Published: 2008-09-21 13:10:48 +0000 UTC; Views: 1235; Favourites: 29; Downloads: 75
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Description Standing at the rim of the Grand Canyon 35 years ago was one of the most dramatic experiences of my life. Revisiting this summer, I was stunned and confused with the view, until I read a sign posted right at the rim about air pollution. Air pollution at this natural wonder far from cities and industry! In summer, the pollutants blow in from far away places like California, southern Arizona, and northern New Mexico. On a clear day, you can see the San Francisco Peaks boldy against the sky. This day was not such a day.
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Comments: 29

FantasyLost [2009-12-09 07:02:33 +0000 UTC]

My husband was a mule guide and packer at the Grand Canyon for 10 years back in the late 50's and 60's before the pollution crept into the Canyon. Flying back to Los Angeles one day, we passed over what I thought was a huge brown field being plowed by a lone tractor; but a closer look showed me that it was instead a boat in the middle of Big Bear lake. My family moved from Southern California when it hurt to breathe and we found ourselves closing the windows to keep out the air. Now we live in Colorado at 6000 feet where we're above the pollution, but still it keeps coming. I think it's quite tragic. I'm glad you were able to see the Canyon in all its splendour many years ago

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ariseandrejoice In reply to FantasyLost [2009-12-13 14:19:32 +0000 UTC]

How interesting!!! We moved away from Southern CA as well - not a healthy place The need for healing is everywhere - by the grace of God we become a part of the solution and not the problem. Thanks for your very moving comment.

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sweetnov86 [2008-10-12 03:08:34 +0000 UTC]

Magnificent formed of landscape! Too bad pollution somehow spoiled the view. Great photo by the way

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ariseandrejoice In reply to sweetnov86 [2008-10-12 21:16:02 +0000 UTC]

thank you! it is such an awesome place...

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sweetnov86 In reply to ariseandrejoice [2008-10-16 14:28:43 +0000 UTC]

You're welcome! I hope someday I could be traveling to that amazing place

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1001G [2008-09-29 22:42:19 +0000 UTC]

i have been here 2 times and yes it breathtaking and you captured it sooooooooooo well

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ariseandrejoice In reply to 1001G [2008-10-01 20:38:05 +0000 UTC]

thank you Edie!!! breathtaking indeed...

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1001G In reply to ariseandrejoice [2008-10-02 22:17:37 +0000 UTC]

My mother said she like Bryce cannon more

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ariseandrejoice In reply to 1001G [2008-10-03 02:02:41 +0000 UTC]

Bryce is awesome - I can see why!!!

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1001G In reply to ariseandrejoice [2008-10-03 04:14:36 +0000 UTC]

I never saw it......it is that nice?

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ariseandrejoice In reply to 1001G [2008-10-03 04:18:13 +0000 UTC]

it's so alien looking, you can't believe it is still planet earth!

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1001G In reply to ariseandrejoice [2008-10-03 04:25:18 +0000 UTC]

really, got a pic in your files?

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ariseandrejoice In reply to 1001G [2008-10-03 04:34:26 +0000 UTC]

I have one I'm still working on... hopefully I'll upload it to show you real soon - I think it's a great example! I've processed it as an HDR and it just isn't quite right yet... but with a little motivation I'm sure I can do it!

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1001G In reply to ariseandrejoice [2008-10-03 04:35:40 +0000 UTC]

I just ;love hdr but i will never try it...ill just admire from afar......

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ariseandrejoice In reply to 1001G [2008-10-03 05:08:43 +0000 UTC]

well my dear I just uploaded it - hope you like it! [link]

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1001G In reply to ariseandrejoice [2008-10-03 20:44:43 +0000 UTC]

got it and many thanks for posting it....its gorgeous

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ariseandrejoice In reply to 1001G [2008-10-04 03:36:16 +0000 UTC]

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1001G In reply to ariseandrejoice [2008-10-04 04:02:02 +0000 UTC]

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vxside [2008-09-27 21:11:13 +0000 UTC]

beautiful shot, but there is one thing that i don't like... the border, anyway, great shot

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ariseandrejoice In reply to vxside [2008-10-01 20:50:12 +0000 UTC]

thanks for your thoughtful comment - I really appreciate it! I'll take a look at that border...

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Jazzhead [2008-09-25 05:02:38 +0000 UTC]

Nice..Was there two years ago. I might have that same shot. Beautiful shot

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ariseandrejoice In reply to Jazzhead [2008-09-27 04:19:09 +0000 UTC]

thank you!!!

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papatheo [2008-09-22 12:19:24 +0000 UTC]

Great shot... and a story that needs to be told!!!

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ariseandrejoice In reply to papatheo [2008-09-23 03:57:22 +0000 UTC]

thanks my dear!

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Adahy [2008-09-21 14:34:23 +0000 UTC]



C.

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ariseandrejoice In reply to Adahy [2008-09-21 18:57:20 +0000 UTC]

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RomerTreece [2008-09-21 13:29:59 +0000 UTC]

Wow thats a big hole! haha Seriously thats such a beautiful place indeed

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ariseandrejoice In reply to RomerTreece [2008-09-21 18:57:56 +0000 UTC]

Thanks Romer! Your icon is so much fun to see...

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RomerTreece In reply to ariseandrejoice [2008-09-21 19:33:54 +0000 UTC]

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