Mesa Verde National Park
Nov 6, 2014 21:44:46 #
waykee7
Loc: Cortez, Colorado
I have maintained several Hopi friendships for 20-40 years. An old friend of mine visited this week, and his Black Badger clan traces their roots to Spruce Tree House in the park. Photography was really a tertiary goal on this trip, and it occurred to me as we hiked to a spring near the ruin that his family had drank those waters for >40 generations. It was touching to see his emotions bubble to the surface when the NPS Ranger, who was part native himself, said "welcome home."
the black roof of the sandstone alcove is the result of prehistoric fires in the pueblo
Nov 6, 2014 21:50:45 #
Nov 6, 2014 21:57:04 #
waykee7 wrote:
I have maintained several Hopi friendships for 20-40 years. An old friend of mine visited this week, and his Black Badger clan traces their roots to Spruce Tree House in the park. Photography was really a tertiary goal on this trip, and it occurred to me as we hiked to a spring near the ruin that his family had drank those waters for >40 generations. It was touching to see his emotions bubble to the surface when the NPS Ranger, who was part native himself, said "welcome home."
WOW! SO MUCH HISTORY.
Nov 7, 2014 07:35:14 #
Really nice shots! Mesa Verde is a wonderful place with ruins that you captured so nicely in b&w. Thank you for sharing your story!
Nov 7, 2014 11:21:23 #
waykee7 wrote:
I have maintained several Hopi friendships for 20-40 years. An old friend of mine visited this week, and his Black Badger clan traces their roots to Spruce Tree House in the park. Photography was really a tertiary goal on this trip, and it occurred to me as we hiked to a spring near the ruin that his family had drank those waters for >40 generations. It was touching to see his emotions bubble to the surface when the NPS Ranger, who was part native himself, said "welcome home."
Getting the last little bit out of your D90, eh? Well, Wayne, the D810 that has your name on it is patiently waiting for you. :thumbup: :thumbup:
Nov 7, 2014 13:04:31 #
waykee7
Loc: Cortez, Colorado
greymule wrote:
Getting the last little bit out of your D90, eh? Well, Wayne, the D810 that has your name on it is patiently waiting for you. :thumbup: :thumbup:
Yup! That D810 will be on its way the day I come home from surgery.
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