This panoramic shot was taken in the early morning. The unusual color of the cliffs, even more intense than usual came about as a result of a forest fire on the Kaibab Plateau. The sun came up dark and red, barely showing through the smoke. The effect on the light was dramatic, giving the whole scene an unearthly quality. The picture is quite accurate as to how the cliffs looked from Lee's Ferry. The cliffs are a 3000 foot escarpment and are now a National Monument.
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