Spruce Tree House Photo

Photographer’s Note

My very first shot of 'Spruce Tree House' which are Pueblo Indian ruins underneath the cave arch overhang, in Mesa Verde National Park. They date from 1200 to 1300 ad, when a combination of a 300 year long mega drought & the arrival of the Navaho Indians effectively ended this unique civilization. The inhabitants would reach the plateau above using ropes & ladders to farm corn, & descend into the valley for permanent springwater. If you look carefully, you'll see the last of the tourists permitted to visit for the day.

macondo, pierrefonds, feather, yedirenk, Graal, dip, jjanczyk, Cricri, JCG has marked this note useful

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mauro61 (15768) 2009-09-16 5:58

ciao Chris,
fantastici questi panorami.
Terra selvaggia e splendida vegetazione con a supporto bellissimi colori.
bravo
buona giornata
maurizio

robmal (50) 2009-09-16 6:10

Hello Chris
Fantastic, beautiful colours, sharpnes and foto of course.
Regards Robert.

snunney (34998) 2009-09-16 6:52

Hello Chris,
A good capture of this interesting landscape; the foreground bushes create a nice feeling of depth. Wonderful tonal contrasts between the greens of the surrounding vegetation and the reds of the earth., topped by a pale blue sky.

macondo (13135) 2009-09-16 6:57

Hi Chris.
We are near neighbours on the gallery page today!
This photo is so well exposed and sharp that it allows one to see clearly the pueblo ruins below the lip of the cave. Very good adaptation to the environment, reminding me of Coober Pedy. Thanks for the interesting note.
Regards,
Andrew

Nicou (45039) 2009-09-16 7:23

Hello,

Le touffes sèches donne un bel effet d'arridité, cette terre et roche jauen rouge avec de mangigique forme, un peu de vert dan sla végétaqtion, très belle iamge.

Bravo et maitié

Nicou

leonorkuhn (13641) 2009-09-16 8:22

Hi Chris,

The place is huge and looks a little dry. The caves should be fresher and protective. Excellent capture, good well contrasted colors, great sharpness.

Greetings
Leonor

jurek1951 (26006) 2009-09-16 8:27

Hi Chris,
excellent picture.beautiful atmosfere
perfect light and colors.
very good POV.
Georg

jemaflor (39465) 2009-09-16 10:59

Hi Chris,
inteesting view, well composed, nice brightness and colors, well done.

pierrefonds (26383) 2009-09-16 11:39

Hi Chris,

The trees are framing well the ruins. The point of view is showing the details and colors of the ruins. It is also taking our eyes toward the trees in the background which is giving depth to the composition. The colors are enhanced by the good luminosity. Have a nice day.

Pierre

john1 (2150) 2009-09-16 12:05

Hello Chris,

Excellent panorama view, good colors and sharpness.
Great details of the trees, wonderfull atmosphere.
Great shot.
Best regards.
John

feather (49868) 2009-09-16 14:01

I have almost this exact shot in my album, but not on TE. Good use of the tree on the left to frame the view of the house. If we look carefully we can see some tiny people which are even better for scale.
Kath

barrufeto_77 (25817) 2009-09-16 15:57

Hi Chris.

Excellent view...great. I like the lovely colours and the details.

Well done!

yedirenk (7405) 2009-09-16 18:40

Hi Chris,
very interesting and impressive ruins,like a hidden city in underground.details,colours and sharpness are superb.amazing scene.tfs
greetings

Cevdet

carper (65028) 2009-09-16 22:34

a fine one Chris a well taken shot here, nice details good balance good photo job, have a nice day.
regard jaap

Graal (58139) 2009-09-16 23:34

Bonjour Chris,
an interesting place in Colorado. Amazing ruins of Pueblo and nature. Good shot. Well done photo. I like it.
Gr., Aleksander

dip (12642) 2009-09-17 0:02

Hi Chris,
beautiful and interesting place,
you captured it very well!
excellent POV and framing,
amazing colors and light too,
regards,
Dimitris.

Gerrit (35841) 2009-09-17 8:31

Hi Chris,
wonderful these 'hidden' houses. Excellent composition in great colours.
regards, Gerrit

jjanczyk (1836) 2009-09-18 9:30

Hello,
Wow! Amazing landscape!
Excellent POV and great DOF.
Magnificent colors.
TFS

Cricri (43212) 2009-09-18 11:11

Hi Chris
Intéressant cet endroit, je vois la personne en t=shirt bleu comme une épingle dans ce paysage étonnant et merveilleux a connaître
Good week end
cricri

JCG (25441) 2009-09-20 4:11

Hello Chris,

This exceptional site is judiciously emphasized in this American wild landscape. I like much the harmony of the colors and this good clearness which gives relief to your photograph. Pretty glance and thank you for the interesting comment accompanying the image.

With all my friendships and very good Sunday,

Jean-Charles