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Title
Fortress Rock
Artist
Debby Pueschel
Medium
Photograph - Photograph
Description
Flecks of white "cotton" from Cottenwood trees float about a mountain which lies deep inside the canyon walls of Canyon de Chelly, once known as Canyon del Muerto, in Chinle, Arizona. Amidst the quiet and peace, surrounded by beautiful Cottonwood trees, one cannot imagine the horror which occurred here in recent history. Today it is called Fortress Rock.
There are not many triumphant stories associated with the Long Walk, but the Navajos in these parts have one.
There are few if any traces of it in the journals of the U.S. cavalrymen who would have witnessed it, but the elders (those men who were a part of this ordeal) tell it with gusto and surprising consistency, and the evidence is there for anyone to see. It is the story of how, using only ingenuity, teamwork and local materials, a handful of Diné were able to escape the Long Walk for nearly a month. Eventually all of the resisters were captured and joined the forced march to Hwééldi - but the fact that these Diné civilians were able to embarrass a well-armed mounted fighting force, however briefly, is a still a source of pride for their descendants.
If you are fortnate enough to take a tour in the canyon, Navajo guides will tell you the stories they have learned from their families. This story below is somewhat different than what I learned on the last tour I was on. Yet, the story of Diné is the same...Brave Navajo people, being conquerred by the soldiers under the direction of Kit Carson.
The winter of 1863-64, cold but not yet snowy. The residents of Canyon de Chelly had already been approached by the U.S. government about voluntarily leaving their land and refused.The Navajo refused, but eventually 200-300 men, women and children perished.
Featured in the following amazing groups:
*BEAUTY OF ARIZONA 2-25-22
*Lady Photographers. 7-25-19
*Arts Fantastic World 7-28-19
*Just Perfect 7-29-19
*Nikon Full Framed Cameras 9-9-19
*Art Submissions tp PKA 9-10-19
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July 25th, 2019
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CA, CA - United States
Thank you Janet ever so much for featuring my work in your group Beauty of Arizona 2-24-22.
Sonoran Desert, AZ - United States
A wonderful place to visit, and a lovely way to show off its unique beauty. Thank you for sharing in Beauty Of Arizona discussion thread. LF FB
Debby Pueschel replied:
Thank you so much Janet. The story behind it all is fascinating. So much happened on this rock...incredible people and brave people who survived the hatred have lived to still enjoy life. I love this place!
CA, CA - United States
Thank you Patricia for featuring "Fortress Rock" in your awesome group Art Submissions to PKA 9-10-19. I really appreciate your support!
CA, CA - United States
Doug, thank you for featuring "Fortress Rock" in your group Nikon Full Frame Cameras 9-9-19. I appreciate your support!
St. Louis, MO - United States
Revisiting you stunning landscape photograph of Fortress Rock, Debby! F/L
Debby Pueschel replied:
Thank you so much Morris for the revisit and the FL! I truly appreciate your comments!
CA, CA - United States
My heartfelt thanks Geraldine for your lovely comments and the FL! It is beautiful!
Morganville, NJ - United States
Beautiful capture and processing. Very nice composition and beautiful place! f/l
CA, CA - United States
Thank you Romuald for featuring "Fortress Rock" in your awesome group Just Perfect 7-29-19. I truly appreciate your support!
CA, CA - United States
Thank you so much Janis for featuring "Fortress Rock" in your group Just Perfect 7-28-19.
CA, CA - United States
Thank you Karen so much for the feature of "Fortress Rock" in your group Lady Photographers and Art 7-25-19!
CA, CA - United States
Thank you Angela....the story is so totally moving. I wanted to share it...well some of it. It is an tragic place to visit.
CA, CA - United States
Thank you so much Robert for the very beautiful comments! Thank you too for the v/f/t
Greenwich, CT - United States
Beautiful Arizona landscape photograph, with great perspective, pov, and colors, Debby! F/L
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