Ancestral Walls

Anytime I travel on US Hwy 89 north of Flagstaff and I don’t have to be somewhere, and it’s daylight. You will find me here. Wupatki National Monument.
On this stop I roamed around the largest of the ruins, Wupatki Pueblo. It was mid to late afternoon. I admit not the best of lighting conditions. But, I’m a firm believer not only good but great images can be made anytime of day. The air was clear, bright and blue. In my opinion air quality is becoming just as crucial to photography as the time of day. Golden hour doesn’t guarantee great images, midday light doesn’t negate them either.
As afternoon clouds formed along with the strong angular light. I was motivated till I arrived at this image. My eyes seeing in color, my brain was translating to black and white, and the Zone System.