Iron oxide cross bedded sandstone of Canyon de Chelly
A deep blue cloudless sky contrasts sharply with the ochre red of the lithified sand grain bedrock. Sweeping patterns delineate the steep rocky slopes. Shallow river flows slowly at base of cliff with pueblos.
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