Caption

Calhan, Colorado - Paint Mines Interpretive Park. The park contains colorful bands of clay, caused by oxidized iron compounds, that Native Americans used to make paint

Date

Dec 23, 2024

Credit line

Photo12/imageBROKER/Jim West

Reference

BRK25A14_415

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No

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No

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Rights managed

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86,1Mb (6,3Mb) / 22,4in x 14,9in / 6720 x 4480 (300dpi)

Keywords

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