Native American Style Flutes / Scott August

I’d guess that Cathedral Rock in Sedona is one of the most photographed places in North America. 
I’ve taken many pics of it myself.

There are dozens of pics of Cathedral rock on the Internet taken by much better photographers than I.

But it’s pretty well impossible to come here and not take a couple of pics of this. 

“You can’t swim at Oak Creek Crossing.” he said. “It’s too shallow.”
“That’s your water.” I answered.

 

Shadows of Sedona / Scott August

I’ve been to Sedona on and off since the early 70’s.
On my first visit I hiked up to Cathedral Rock.
There were no trails or pathways going up there in those days. 
And no people. 
I enjoyed a moment of pure solitude. That evening I swam at Oak Creek Crossing as the sun set.
Native ladies and their children came down to sit on the rocks to enjoy a serene twilight. 
It was truly a magical moment and a once in a lifetime experience.
I was One with them. 
Sedona is not the sleepy secret it used to be,
but I hope there is still some solitude and peace to be found here.