America by Air: A Monumental Scene
Editor’s Note: This article previously appeared in a different format as part of The Atlantic’s Notes section, retired in 2021.
Just wow:
The photographer, Jimmy, also has few words for this spectacular scene over Monument Valley:
All I can say about this photo is: As only can be seen from a small airplane.
Update: Monument Valley straddles Utah and Arizona, so I asked Jimmy which side he was on:
Utah. I had departed Cortez, Colorado, heading for Page, Arizona.
He sends another stunning photo from that trip:
I always wanted to view Lake Powell from above but not the 36,000’ view of my normal work. Only Lake Powell!
[This America by Air series is a] GREAT IDEA!!! I have never shared a photo, as I thought no one would appreciate what I see. Thank you again for bringing this into the eyes of the public.
Our eyes are smiling.