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Colorado NM · 10:49 PM

One of the least visited national monuments in the US, there are beautiful sandstone formations that can be viewed during the 23 mile paved road through the park which has many turnouts for those photos. Here is a link in the event you find yourself near Grand Junction or Fruita, you'll enjoy your visit.
Things To Do - Colorado National Monument

**baro-nite** · 01-16-2013, 05:27 PM

Thanks for bringing back memories, Bob! My wife and i camped here for a few days back in '95 I think. As you say, little known and visited. Some nice walks down in the canyons, too.

**Bruce Clark** · 01-16-2013, 07:12 PM

Absolutely splendid series here. The first and last, in my opinion are superb. The horizontal lines formed by layers contrast well with the verticals and diagonal lines of the structures.

Barnster · 01-17-2013, 02:48 AM

Originally posted by Bob Harris

at some of the turnouts you can walk right to the edge of the cliffs and I have noticed that I have aged the heights bothering me. It must be some type of internal survival instinct for the elderly

What amazing landscapes you have captured Bob.And looking at the background with those houses etc, so close to all this.

**Bob Harris** · 01-17-2013, 07:14 PM

Originally posted by loco

Another fantastic series! Such a beautiful land and it seems like you can see forever in some of these pics. Thanks so much for sharing, Bob!

It was sort of funny Lori, the people that run the campground we were in, had never visited this park. It's only about 10 miles or less to the park entrance.

**Bob Harris** · 01-17-2013, 07:17 PM

Originally posted by charliezap

Your shots always impress Bob.--charliezap

thank you Charlie, I'm glad you have enjoyed our travels.

**Bob Harris** · 01-17-2013, 07:20 PM

Originally posted by Sailor

Nice stuff, old buddy. More great western landscapes.

Jer

thanks so much Jer, yeah I can see John Wayne riding up the trail

**Bob Harris** · 01-17-2013, 08:15 PM

Originally posted by Rupert

Gorgeous shots Bob, as usual! Feels like I am there!
Regards!

Hey thanks Rupert, looking forward to more of your photos.

**Bob Harris** · 01-17-2013, 08:19 PM

Originally posted by baro-nite

Thanks for bringing back memories, Bob! My wife and i camped here for a few days back in '95 I think. As you say, little known and visited. Some nice walks down in the canyons, too.

Jeff, I think you are one of just a few people that have said they visited here and we know a lot of people that camp and travel. Never took any of the canyon walks, I bet it is beautiful.

**Bob Harris** · 01-17-2013, 08:23 PM

Originally posted by Bruce Clark

Absolutely splendid series here. The first and last, in my opinion are superb. The horizontal lines formed by layers contrast well with the verticals and diagonal lines of the structures.

Erosion is amazing isn't it, makes for some great photos and I never get tired of visiting our parks in the s/w. Just a little bit of difference in light changes the landscapes, makes you think you have never visited before. TFL....

**Bob Harris** · 01-17-2013, 08:31 PM

Originally posted by Barnster

What amazing landscapes you have captured Bob.And looking at the background with those houses etc, so close to all this.

It is very conveniently located to the city and yet isn't visited that much, very surprising to us, because there is a lot to see here including wildlife. I guess it is like a hidden treasure, we have visited several times on our travels to the east side of Colorado. Thanks for commenting, always appreciated. Bob

**usn ret** · 01-17-2013, 08:51 PM

A great series Bob. And taken with a toy camera too, but it was a Pentax. Thanks for sharing. Cliff

**Bob Harris** · 01-17-2013, 09:47 PM

Originally posted by usn ret

A great series Bob. And taken with a toy camera too, but it was a Pentax. Thanks for sharing. Cliff

I still use the Optio p/s cameras quite a bit, 12mp and a great performer. thanks Cliff for taking a look.

daacon · 01-18-2013, 05:54 AM

Very cool - I have seen more or your country through your lens than I have with my own eyes.

**Bob Harris** · 01-18-2013, 09:14 PM

Originally posted by daacon

Very cool - I have seen more or your country through your lens than I have with my own eyes.

same with us bud, you have shown us so much of your beautiful country and saved us so much money in travel expenses. The check is in the mail.

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baro-nite Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: North Carolina, USA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 5,294	Thanks for bringing back memories, Bob! My wife and i camped here for a few days back in '95 I think. As you say, little known and visited. Some nice walks down in the canyons, too.

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Bruce Clark Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Ocean Grove, Victoria Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 4,458	Absolutely splendid series here. The first and last, in my opinion are superb. The horizontal lines formed by layers contrast well with the verticals and diagonal lines of the structures.

01-17-2013, 02:48 AM	#18
Barnster Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Mid North Coast,Australia Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,016	Originally posted by Bob Harris at some of the turnouts you can walk right to the edge of the cliffs and I have noticed that I have aged the heights bothering me. It must be some type of internal survival instinct for the elderly What amazing landscapes you have captured Bob.And looking at the background with those houses etc, so close to all this.

01-17-2013, 07:14 PM	#19
Bob Harris Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Canon City, Colorado Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 18,477 Original Poster	Originally posted by loco Another fantastic series! Such a beautiful land and it seems like you can see forever in some of these pics. Thanks so much for sharing, Bob! It was sort of funny Lori, the people that run the campground we were in, had never visited this park. It's only about 10 miles or less to the park entrance.

01-17-2013, 07:17 PM	#20
Bob Harris Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Canon City, Colorado Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 18,477 Original Poster	Originally posted by charliezap Your shots always impress Bob.--charliezap thank you Charlie, I'm glad you have enjoyed our travels.

01-17-2013, 07:20 PM	#21
Bob Harris Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Canon City, Colorado Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 18,477 Original Poster	Originally posted by Sailor Nice stuff, old buddy. More great western landscapes. Jer thanks so much Jer, yeah I can see John Wayne riding up the trail

01-17-2013, 08:15 PM	#22
Bob Harris Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Canon City, Colorado Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 18,477 Original Poster	Originally posted by Rupert Gorgeous shots Bob, as usual! Feels like I am there! Regards! Hey thanks Rupert, looking forward to more of your photos.

01-17-2013, 08:19 PM	#23
Bob Harris Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Canon City, Colorado Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 18,477 Original Poster	Originally posted by baro-nite Thanks for bringing back memories, Bob! My wife and i camped here for a few days back in '95 I think. As you say, little known and visited. Some nice walks down in the canyons, too. Jeff, I think you are one of just a few people that have said they visited here and we know a lot of people that camp and travel. Never took any of the canyon walks, I bet it is beautiful.

01-17-2013, 08:23 PM	#24
Bob Harris Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Canon City, Colorado Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 18,477 Original Poster	Originally posted by Bruce Clark Absolutely splendid series here. The first and last, in my opinion are superb. The horizontal lines formed by layers contrast well with the verticals and diagonal lines of the structures. Erosion is amazing isn't it, makes for some great photos and I never get tired of visiting our parks in the s/w. Just a little bit of difference in light changes the landscapes, makes you think you have never visited before. TFL....

01-17-2013, 08:31 PM	#25
Bob Harris Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Canon City, Colorado Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 18,477 Original Poster	Originally posted by Barnster What amazing landscapes you have captured Bob.And looking at the background with those houses etc, so close to all this. It is very conveniently located to the city and yet isn't visited that much, very surprising to us, because there is a lot to see here including wildlife. I guess it is like a hidden treasure, we have visited several times on our travels to the east side of Colorado. Thanks for commenting, always appreciated. Bob

01-17-2013, 08:51 PM	#26
usn ret Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Ridgecrest, Calif Posts: 1,274	A great series Bob. And taken with a toy camera too, but it was a Pentax. Thanks for sharing. Cliff

01-17-2013, 09:47 PM	#27
Bob Harris Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Canon City, Colorado Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 18,477 Original Poster	Originally posted by usn ret A great series Bob. And taken with a toy camera too, but it was a Pentax. Thanks for sharing. Cliff I still use the Optio p/s cameras quite a bit, 12mp and a great performer. thanks Cliff for taking a look.

01-18-2013, 05:54 AM	#28
daacon Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Alberta,Canada Photos: Gallery Posts: 20,914	Very cool - I have seen more or your country through your lens than I have with my own eyes.

01-18-2013, 09:14 PM	#29
Bob Harris Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Canon City, Colorado Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 18,477 Original Poster	Originally posted by daacon Very cool - I have seen more or your country through your lens than I have with my own eyes. same with us bud, you have shown us so much of your beautiful country and saved us so much money in travel expenses. The check is in the mail.