Monument Valley, Sunrise to Moonrise

Monument Valley Utah, found in the Navajo nation. Spectacular rock formations and the set location for dozens of films and television shows. This short film includes time lapse sequences of sunrise, moonrise, and daytime shots, and footage of the gorgeous scenery, accompanied by Ferde Grofé's "The Painted Desert." Shot on Canon 5D, edited in Final Cut Pro X.
Winner of the 2016 Mountain & Adventure Film Festival Environmental Category: filmfestivalflix.com/2016-fffm...
Read more about the production of this film at: wp.me/p1fBO6-sM

[@herringfly]

I'm an ageing Scotsman. When I was a teenager in the seventies I used to visit the cinema in our damp, dark, West Highland town every week and watch films like Electra Glide in Blue and Easy Rider. I'd dream of one day driving through Monument Valley, thundering along in a Mustang Fastback while listening to America's Horse With No Name - with my long hair blowing in the hot dry wind. Last year, in my mid-fifties, I eventually drove through Monument Valley. The hair was grey and thin, there was a thunder storm, and I was driving a Nissan Sentra hire car. But I did have Horse With No Name playing as I drove through the rain and lightning. And it was still a dream come true. Well worth a visit, and thanks to the Navajo people for a hospitable couple of nights in the valley. Maybe I'll get back there some day.

[@thegreat1009]

tekken 1 nuff said

[@robc.5745]

@newland50 I live here in the states and some way feel drawn to visit, At 68 years I'm not getting any younger but for reasons I can't go right now, But for god sake it better be soon.

[@Designandrew]

America sure does have some amazing geography

[@scottschurman9978]

We just visited Monument Valley this past Saturday and Sunday. By far the greatest place on earth.

[@chiquitamcnair8990]

thank you whoever you are.

[@ilikefisker]

Such a martian like music, love it. Thank you for sharing this, love Monument Valley

[@nelvis5243]

Unbelievable job on that video...Absolutely beautiful.

[@johnnyguitar64]

i visited monument valley in late 2012, and plan to be there again early in 2017, i found it the most wonderful , spiritual place i have ever witnessed. i rode horse with the dine´(navajo) guide up to the mittens . what an experience!!

[@plasticboy81]

what a beautiful place! i love the west of the usa.

[@ChrisGS1982]

amazing scenery.

[@monicalafont7172]

Love the footage. Goulding's Lodge at Monument Valley is a great place to stay to experience gorgeous scenery. Sit back and watch the shadows from you balcony.

[@CARETAKER89able]

The scene of the greatest westerns.Including. Once upon a time in the west!!

[@dennismoore3868]

I drove back there from Calif. back in Sept. of 1996. I didn't plan for it at the time I set out on my trip across the high desert & canyon lands, but I ended up arriving here on the night of a total lunar eclipse. That was kind of cool.

[@creepycomputer]

Man, i love this movie of the Monument Valley. A nice couple of film shots made in this famous Navajo desert. I have respect for the Navajo Indians. The music of Ferde Grofé what calls 'The Painted Desert (Grand Canyon Suite II)' gives me a lot of goosebumps and a great smile. From timestamp 2:20 to timestamp 3:07, the music reminds me of the Finale of Leonard Bernstein's West Side Story musical. Dear Christopher Swainhart, you have made and uploaded a very beautiful and colourful picture of the Monument Valley in fast motion from sunrise to sunset and moonrise. Like I wrote before, I love this movie!

[@lucreuter]

J'y suis allé l'année dernière lors de mon circuit dans l'ouest américain. J'ai adoré !

[@kudraadk]

This has got to be one of the most beautifully done videos I have ever seen!

[@djunior874]

The most beautiful place on Earth quite frankly, and the most peaceful. There is something absolutely primordial about this place, almost as in, if I stayed long enough I would become religious.

[@KatieDerrick]

I always love this video, what a great trip.

[@SuperPoljot]

my dream. I hope one day see the monument valley

[@herringfly]

If you ever go there, you should try and spend the night at the View Hotel - but get a cabin. We stayed two nights in a cabin and it had absolutely the best view of the valley ( 2:50 in this video was precisely the view we had). Our verandah looked directly on to the"Mittens" - we could sit in comfort and watch the amazing sunset with a glass of wine. Beautiful. Actually, we still had a great view of the valley sitting on our bed in the cabin. A fantastic experience. We saw a lot of amazing sights travelling around but this was the best.

[@marlenaeva3813]

Absolutely breathtaking! Looking forward to visit this dreamy place!

[@francescare4]

this video is so beautifull i'm speechless. i'm italian and one day i'd like to visit this place!!! AMAZING

[@rachellehermanson4174]

I will be there this summer...wish I could stay there forever!

[@jason65329]

AMAZING!!!

[@ndirangugichuki6260]

The music makes the place seem mysterious. Also reminds me of old Western movies.

[@budonstad9726]

Great pictures. Thank you. I just got back from there. What a wonderful place.

[@karispatton]

i think i remember watching this when i was 6 and i’ve been looking for it everywhere😭😍😍

[@Cargal81]

Beautiful landscapes and incredible colours! Very professional done, excellent camerawork and edited!

[@HPmedia1]

Super Time Lapse!!

[@380Banshee]

Dude that place is awesome!

[@chiquitamcnair8990]

thank you whoever you are

[@rainbowkolorme978]

Amazingly beautiful the place and the formation of Mountains.

[@freedom_aint_free]

Just imagine it being shot on 65mm film and presented on IMAX theater !

[@frankhoward9663]

I live in Rifle, CO and I have been through there many times and loved it every time.

[@RosaLichtenstein01]

Great video. Thanks for posting!

[@viaggiatorecosmico]

Watta Beautiful video!!

[@7Calypso]

Been there,it's beautiful.

[@Kalakamandir]

Beautiful,Thank you!

[@youandmediscovering]

Very nice place. We have visited last summer and it s facinating

[@paulvandijck6476]

Magnificent!

[@merieka9296]

WOW! Amazing!

[@zendt66]

Fantastic job! Superb selection of music.

[@jpstenino]

Wonderful visuals and thanks so much for bringing Ferde Grofe to the forefront of my memory.

[@JJF10101957]

Fantastic! The car lights at night were amazing!

[@hectorpyco]

amazing!

[@LEXPIX]

Wow, nice sequences. Just awesome!

[@johnnomight]

Wonderful job ... love the rivers of car-light as the Moon rises ...

[@salimaoualane3801]

sublime Que de bons souvenirs

[@furkanaybarvlogs9357]

Excellent , That's charming !!

[@wolfcountrylisa]

beautiful.! wow .! ♥♥♥

[@mariosk3466]

I wish i could visit this place sometimes

[@agnescollin3986]

J'ai aimé ce site si extraordinaire et aussi grandiose, immense et tellement connu par tout les films américains qu'ont à déjà pu voir à la télé et cela devient quelque chose de magique lorsque l'on mets les pieds sur ce site c'est comme un rêve qui devient réaliter, j'ai adoré

[@jeandonalonzo6757]

Mythique,,, :-)))))

[@nicksalazar2608]

your sexy the bomb bomb

[@cswainhart]

It is well worth a trip and an overnight stay.

[@vkjanu4615]

Thanks for beautiful video..

[@xavi83573]

is beautiful

[@niit3o0wl]

Home Sweet Home :)

[@danielezana1]

Stupendo!!

[@krikke2109]

What a beautiful video. Some very nice shots seen here. Great work.

[@intuitivecat]

beautifully done. thanks for sharing.

[@gaetangiroux]

verry nice, and beautiful, u guys did an amazing work to make this production. thank you to share.

[@JorgeSantosFotografias]

Awesome, fellow. Thanks.

[@Midwayfan356]

This place is beyond beautiful. I would love to visit it some day. FYI: I always keep thinking about Tekken every time I look up this place.

[@SammygooGitchiGoo92]

Dude, this is really good! Excellent work!

[@MSZ]

*B O U N D*

[@drizzant23]

Yep this is our land, Navajo land. Its kinda sad that non-Native people come and think its just a park where you can play and have fun....remember its sacred to the Navajos. So when you come be respectful.

[@ducksta87]

+P.Anthony Lasiloo I live in Kayenta and thank you for pointing that out

[@drizzant23]

Guadalupe Esquivel​ Well there are many. But the main one is to not climb the rocks. Have fun. 

[@MrVegas-vm2kp]

P.Anthony Lasiloo .... I have been very fortunate & blessed to have experience this AMAZING location several tumes 🌞... One of my most memorable, was on a full moon night .... It was in every word... SPIRITUAL & unforgettable!

[@hartranft66]

and thank you for being condescending , jack ass

Drizzy Lasil Thanks, pompous ass bigot.

[@tacticaltackle]

Much wow. Such amaze. Very red. More likes plz.

[@Ronaldmcgregor]

Superb !

[@AntonioFardella]

Amazing video, amazing Monument Valley. Thank you!! P.S. Went horse back riding there, it is simply aaaawwwwwwsomeeeeee!!! I suggest it to everyone who can ride a horse!!

[@Pensylwania11]

Niesamowite

[@carmenschlesinger5426]

wooow spectacular

[@ricardoskerlak6511]

Espetacular !!! Tive o prazer de presenciar este fantastico Lugar !!! Brasil !!!!

[@meezerlover]

awesome work! Just came back today from there, wish I had the skills you did to capture all we saw and heard about from our guide....

[@JAYFEATHERBOONDOCKS]

Beautiful! Thanks for sharing. Jed

[@zusu40]

awesome

[@yvonsimon9799]

Belle vidéo accompagnée d'une belle musique. Merci.Amitiés.yvon

[@mototour7355]

awesome vid

[@NATIONALJAYOGRAPHIC]

I found you through suggested videos. First your videos are fun to watch. You got some great shots and have some great editing ideas for me to learn. I just made a KZbin channel so I’m definitely doing my research. Thanks for all your help. - Keep it up! Just subbed!

[@lavallee1000]

Exellent

[@JCoreyTube]

well done

[@RedPumarius]

great land

[@Designandrew]

Looks like another planet

[@mohammedashraf2827]

subhanallah what a place...!!!

[@MrDisneyCollector]

I live in Sedona not far away but not been here since the 1970s. It was awesome, you captured it so well, what kind of camera do you use? Simply amazing video....the music is perfect, very Disney.

[@PatriATRIK]

Hello, thanks for amazing video with good choosen music. I would like to drive our white Škoda 125 there or my motorcycle Jawa 250 :-) I was searching for Android game Monument Valley because there is now Black friday discounts on Google Play store :-D but game not impressed me that much like this video. Greetings from Slovakia ;-)

[@ORE0ofDEATH]

I live there! :D

[@mrron3]

@francescare4 i feel ya. I'm from Holland. I can't wait till i make enough money to buy a ranch in the usa! Greatest country of them all

[@alterbr33d]

I really like the moon rise @ 3:42. Was this recorded in video or still shots with a timer?

I really like your video.Amazing! I subscribed. You know I just need a few details for my guitar video. Will you allow me to use your movie? Thank you in advance for your answer.

[@gianpaolob.6525]

Bellissimo visitato 20008 agosto

[@dipi71]

NASA’s APOD 2017-07-26 _(»The Milky Way over Monument Valley«)_ sent me here. Cheers!

[@bigjimixox]

i never could figure out what was the big deal about this place until i went there.

[@cswainhart]

Canon 5D Mark II

[@metinkll7170]

Sizi Türkiyeden izliyorum....Yüzey şekilleri çok ilginç...Rüzgar erozyonunun zaman içerisinde oluşturduğunu sanıyorum

[@mustacheman19]

all i could think of was road runner! meep meep! :D

[@PATROL4800VTC]

What does Booooo mean ? Anybody help me plz!

[@brandinchee2612]

Haha right behind the west mitten is where i live xD im serious. We hv to get water every day and i know this was shot up by the view ha

[@perdizes1954]

Why so many cars. It is a great pity, because this place is a sacred place. It belongs to the Navajo nation. We must respect this place and their people.

[@PhaseSkater]

Oh snap jimmy just figured out how to rack focus

[@maimai1311]

mars?

[@cha5]

Cue the theme to 'Stagecoach' 'The Searchers' etc.

[@jchigheagle]

I perform American Indian flute music which would go perfect with some of your videos. Maybe we could team up together?

[@peternesbitt]

Did anyone notice those 2 cars that stopped beside each other yet going the opposite direction @4:07....maybe a drug deal

[@zouhirkh0u122]

May 31, 2015