Ashley Fetner Fine Art Photography

In my past blogs I have shared with you some of Ashley’s amazing images of Antelope Canyon–I thought this week I would share a few more—-I will include the story in case you are new visitor to my site -
Ashley and I recently visited Lower Antelope Canyon on the Navajo reservation in Page Arizona.  In both the upper and lower canyons there are hidden “slots” that are carved into the Navajo sandstone.  Sam, our native guide told us that as a child he and the other children wanted to play in the “slot” canyons but they were not allowed.  The Elders believed these to be the “Home of the Spirits”-a spiritual and sacred place –only to be entered in a state of quiet and reverence.  Even today the Navajo ask that as you enter you do so in a respectful manner.

Descending into the canyon I had a sense of another time and a “presence” that was not my own.  Light and rock worked together as the changing patterns, shapes and colors swirled and curved all around me-truly a magical and beautiful place!  There were rocks like giant waves and I found myself “listening” for that roaring sound they make when they hit the beach!

I am not found of “tight” spaces and there were times when we had to turn our bodies sideways and “wiggle” through the rocks (with camera equipment & backpack!) to continue on in the canyon.  When taking camera equipment in you have to be careful of winds gusts up top.  They will cause fine sand to sprinkle down that will damage your camera lens if they are not covered.  We had a couple of gusts just before we climbed out but we had covers!

Ashley captures some wonderful images and I definitely agree with the Elders…the Spirits must reside here-

Kay

In my past blogs I have shared with you some of Ashley’s amazing images of Antelope Canyon–I thought this week I would share a few more—-I will include the story in case you are new visitor to my site -
Ashley and I recently visited Lower Antelope Canyon on the Navajo reservation in Page Arizona.  In both the upper and lower canyons there are hidden “slots” that are carved into the Navajo sandstone.  Sam, our native guide told us that as a child he and the other children wanted to play in the “slot” canyons but they were not allowed.  The Elders believed these to be the “Home of the Spirits”-a spiritual and sacred place –only to be entered in a state of quiet and reverence.  Even today the Navajo ask that as you enter you do so in a respectful manner.

Descending into the canyon I had a sense of another time and a “presence” that was not my own.  Light and rock worked together as the changing patterns, shapes and colors swirled and curved all around me-truly a magical and beautiful place!  There were rocks like giant waves and I found myself “listening” for that roaring sound they make when they hit the beach!

I am not found of “tight” spaces and there were times when we had to turn our bodies sideways and “wiggle” through the rocks (with camera equipment & backpack!) to continue on in the canyon.  When taking camera equipment in you have to be careful of winds gusts up top.  They will cause fine sand to sprinkle down that will damage your camera lens if they are not covered.  We had a couple of gusts just before we climbed out but we had covers!

Ashley captures some wonderful images and I definitely agree with the Elders…the Spirits must reside here-

Kay

 In my past blogs I have shared with you some of Ashley’s amazing images of Antelope Canyon–I thought this week I would share a few more—-I will include the story in case you are new visitor to my site -
Ashley and I recently visited Lower Antelope Canyon on the Navajo reservation in Page Arizona.  In both the upper and lower canyons there are hidden “slots” that are carved into the Navajo sandstone.  Sam, our native guide told us that as a child he and the other children wanted to play in the “slot” canyons but they were not allowed.  The Elders believed these to be the “Home of the Spirits”-a spiritual and sacred place –only to be entered in a state of quiet and reverence.  Even today the Navajo ask that as you enter you do so in a respectful manner.

Descending into the canyon I had a sense of another time and a “presence” that was not my own.  Light and rock worked together as the changing patterns, shapes and colors swirled and curved all around me-truly a magical and beautiful place!  There were rocks like giant waves and I found myself “listening” for that roaring sound they make when they hit the beach!

I am not found of “tight” spaces and there were times when we had to turn our bodies sideways and “wiggle” through the rocks (with camera equipment & backpack!) to continue on in the canyon.  When taking camera equipment in you have to be careful of winds gusts up top.  They will cause fine sand to sprinkle down that will damage your camera lens if they are not covered.  We had a couple of gusts just before we climbed out but we had covers!

Ashley captures some wonderful images and I definitely agree with the Elders…the Spirits must reside here-

Kay

In my past blogs I have shared with you some of Ashley’s amazing images of Antelope Canyon–I thought this week I would share a few more—-I will include the story in case you are new visitor to my site -
Ashley and I recently visited Lower Antelope Canyon on the Navajo reservation in Page Arizona.  In both the upper and lower canyons there are hidden “slots” that are carved into the Navajo sandstone.  Sam, our native guide told us that as a child he and the other children wanted to play in the “slot” canyons but they were not allowed.  The Elders believed these to be the “Home of the Spirits”-a spiritual and sacred place –only to be entered in a state of quiet and reverence.  Even today the Navajo ask that as you enter you do so in a respectful manner.

Descending into the canyon I had a sense of another time and a “presence” that was not my own.  Light and rock worked together as the changing patterns, shapes and colors swirled and curved all around me-truly a magical and beautiful place!  There were rocks like giant waves and I found myself “listening” for that roaring sound they make when they hit the beach!

I am not found of “tight” spaces and there were times when we had to turn our bodies sideways and “wiggle” through the rocks (with camera equipment & backpack!) to continue on in the canyon.  When taking camera equipment in you have to be careful of winds gusts up top.  They will cause fine sand to sprinkle down that will damage your camera lens if they are not covered.  We had a couple of gusts just before we climbed out but we had covers!

Ashley captures some wonderful images and I definitely agree with the Elders…the Spirits must reside here-

Kay

Ashley and I recently visited Lower Antelope Canyon on the Navajo reservation in Page Arizona.  In both the upper and lower canyons there are hidden “slots” that are carved into the Navajo sandstone.  Sam, our native guide told us that as a child he and the other children wanted to play in the “slot” canyons but they were not allowed.  The Elders believed these to be the “Home of the Spirits”-a spiritual and sacred place –only to be entered in a state of quiet and reverence.  Even today the Navajo ask that as you enter you do so in a respectful manner.

Descending into the canyon I had a sense of another time and a “presence” that was not my own.  Light and rock worked together as the changing patterns, shapes and colors swirled and curved all around me-truly a magical and beautiful place!  There were rocks like giant waves and I found myself “listening” for that roaring sound they make when they hit the beach!

I am not found of “tight” spaces and there were times when we had to turn our bodies sideways and “wiggle” through the rocks (with camera equipment & backpack!) to continue on in the canyon.  When taking camera equipment in you have to be careful of winds gusts up top.  They will cause fine sand to sprinkle down that will damage your camera lens if they are not covered.  We had a couple of gusts just before we climbed out but we had covers!

Ashley captures some wonderful images and I definitely agree with the Elders…the Spirits must reside here-

Kay

In the concrete high-rise city of New York, in upper Manhattan, is a green oasis that is entirely man-made – Central Park. The history of the park began in 1844 when the Evening Post editor, William Cullen Bryant, called for a creation of a large public park. Along with landscape gardener, Andrew Jackson Downing, they continued to push the board of commissioners to set aside land for a park. Between 1853 and 1856 the commissioners paid more than five million dollars for land from 59th to 106 streets between fifth and eight avenues. The commissioners also sponsored a public competition to design the new Central Park. The plans submitted by Frederick Law Olmstead, an engineer and superintendent of the park work crews, along with British architect Clavert Vaux were chosen. They both were considered to be the founders of professional landscape architecture in America. The Central Park Conservatory and the city of New York have invested more than 450 million dollars into maintaining the park and making it a model for urban parks world wide. The park has been declared a National Historical Landmark and in 1974 it was named New York City’s First Scenic Landmark. Through the parks history many projects and restoration have occurred and now with long-term planning from the city and the Central Park Conservatory, this 843 acre park will remain a green oasis. This view is in the early fall.
Kay

Arches National Park located near Moab Utah, contains the world’s largest concentration of natural sandstone arches. Within the 76,518 acres there are over 2,000 arches. Water, ice, extreme temperatures and an underground salt movement are responsible for the spires, arches, balanced rocks, sandstone fins and eroded monoliths that stand alone on flat desert terrain. In order to be considered an arch the openings have to measure three feet in any direction. Hiking the Devil’s Garden Trailhead will take you past Pine Tree Arch.
Kay

 Jonathan seagull spent the rest of his days alone, but he flew way out beyond the Far Cliffs.  His one sorrow was not solitude, it was that other gulls refused to believe the glory of flight that awaited them; they refused to open their eyes and see…. What he had once hoped for the Flock, he now gained for himself alone; he learned to fly, and was not sorry for the price that he had paid.  Jonathan Seagull discovered that boredom and fear and anger are the reasons that a gull’s life is so short, and with these gone from his thought, he lived a long fine life indeed…..
                 Jonathan Livingston Seagull—a story by Richard Bach
Kay

I am a collector of shells—
I am drawn to their unique textures, shapes and colors—
Kay

The Switch Tender is responsible for throwing the switches within the Railroad Yard to switch cars for loading, unloading, making up, breaking up of trains and controlling the routing of Passenger and Freight Trains. He works along with the Conductor, Yard Manager and Hostler to relay information, observe arm or lantern signals and facilitate shunting of Railroad Cars to different locations in the Railroad Yard.
Kay