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Cliff Palace, Mesa Verde, Colorado

building their communities under cliffs clearly offered the residents shelter from both weather and enemies..the round structure in the foreground is a kiva, apparently used for meetings of a ceremonial nature

Nikon D7000
Nikkor 12-24mm - 1/640s f/10.0 at 12.0mm iso200 hide exif

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Date/Time	19-Sep-2012 16:10:17
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Model	NIKON D7000
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Focal Length	12 mm
Exposure Time	1/625 sec
Aperture	f/10
ISO Equivalent	200
Exposure Bias	-0.33
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janescottcumming		06-Nov-2012 03:45
I was wondering what the round structures were used for. Love how you composed this shot with the cliff swooping down and protecting the homes. Terrific. V

veraferia		01-Nov-2012 13:17
Fascinating place! V

Steve Morris		01-Nov-2012 12:28
Superbly composed David! Sadly they needed more than cliffs to keep the European invaders out!!BV

Marcia Colelli		01-Nov-2012 10:14
Great perspective and composition. Very interesting place V

larose forest photos		01-Nov-2012 02:56
I have always found this site mesmerizing. Your image shows the enchantment of the site well. V

Mairéad		31-Oct-2012 23:31
A wise place to build.

Chris Spracklen		31-Oct-2012 22:20
Nice angle and composition, David.

Brian Samuel		31-Oct-2012 22:05
You wouldnt want to re-roof it :0)

Karen Stuebing		31-Oct-2012 21:29
This place is so interesting. Another wonderful capture of the ancient architecture. V.

Colin Storey		31-Oct-2012 20:40
Very well composed image of these impressive living arrangements. v

Apostolos Tikopoulos		31-Oct-2012 20:23
Excellent image and presentation/ V.

marie-jose wolff		31-Oct-2012 18:36
stunning, it looks like a medieval architecture! V

bill friedlander		31-Oct-2012 15:57
Fascinating on different levels, from the architecture to the location. Great view, David! V

Jim Coffman		31-Oct-2012 14:50
These old dwellings are very fascinating to me. Nicely captured,David !

zyziza		31-Oct-2012 14:41
Extraorinary place! Well shoted! BV!

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