Sandstone Monolith in Monument Valley

An aerial view of a solitary sandstone monolith in Monument Valley at sunrise, casting a long shadow across the red desert landscape under a clear sky.

An aerial photo of a solitary sandstone monolith in Monument Valley, casting a long shadow across red desert sand at sunrise See more

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