Ascending Out of the Canyon

Balloons ascending out of one of the many deep canyons in the Cappadocia landscape. The pilots navigate the balloons into the canyons so its... more

by Phyllis Taylor

Title

Ascending Out of the Canyon

Artist

Phyllis Taylor

Medium

Photograph - Photography

Description

Balloons ascending out of one of the many deep canyons in the Cappadocia landscape. The pilots navigate the balloons into the canyons so its occupants can see the dovecotes carved into the walls of the canyons.

Cappadocia is one of the most extraordinary places in the world. It’s often absurd, usually fantastic, and sometimes unbelievable. In fact, superlatives are rarely sufficient: ducking through caves, turning corners and reaching peaks, you’ll find your vocabulary dazed and on the ropes when confronted with the challenge of describing the discovery that’s just smacked you in the face. Cappadocia is a spoiler, in fact. It is to caves, rock formations and alien landscapes as Iguazu is to waterfalls, or the Temples of Angkor are to ancient ruins: it’s so endlessly impressive that you might struggle to appreciate other examples of the type again.

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August 31st, 2016