The eastern part of the canyon

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The eastern part of the canyon

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Penitente Canyon on a gorgeous October day.

Virgin Mary and Bullet the Blue Sky. Photo by Jonny Carson

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Scott Rogers

May 20, 2006

“The eastern part of the canyon”

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