Horseshoe Bend, AZ
by Felix Lai
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Horseshoe Bend, AZ
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Felix Lai
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Photograph - Photograph
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This photo captures one of the most famous attractions in Arizona, the Horseshoe Bend. Horseshoe Bend is a horseshoe-shaped incised meander of the Colorado River located near the town of Page, Arizona, in the United States.
Horseshoe Bend is located 5 miles (8.0 km) downstream from the Glen Canyon Dam and Lake Powell within Glen Canyon National Recreation Area, about 4 miles (6.4 km) southwest of Page.
It is accessible via hiking a 1.5-mile (2.4 km) round trip from U.S. Route 89, but an access road also reaches the geological structure, as it is part of a state park. Horseshoe Bend can be viewed from the steep cliff above.
The overlook is 4,200 feet (1,300 m) above sea level, and the Colorado River is at 3,200 feet (980 m) above sea level, making it a 1,000-foot (300 m) drop.
The rock walls of Horseshoe Bend contain a variety of minerals, among which are hematite, platinum and garnet.
* Copyright Felix Lai. Watermark will not appear on the final prints of the photograph.
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July 14th, 2017
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Comments (63)
Elizabeth Tillar
Fabulous presentation of this magnificent scene, Felix! The colors, composition, detail, and scale of this beauty are superbly combined! l/f
Marie Louise Anhalt
Great image of Horseshoe Bend. The combination of fish eye lens and lighting make for a unique image.
Kellice Swaggerty
Wow Felix! You have expressed the true splendor and beauty of this natural location so wonderfully! L/F
Linda Howes
Wow, great perspective Felix, and the shy adds so much pazzaz to the shot! Nice work! l/f
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