Tonto Natural Bridge, near Payson, Arizona, is a natural wonder well worth the visit. It's a huge travertine dam in which Pine Creek eroded a tunnel through. As shown in this photograph, there is a waterfall that flows from the top of the bridge. At the bottom of the waterfall is miniature eco-system with abundant moss and ferns. You can hike through the entire length of the tunnel and the creek outside of the tunnel is a beautiful place unto itself, especially on the the north side.
Photographer: Rick Scott
Date: 30 May 2009
Camera: Canon EOS 40D digital camera
Lens: Canon EF 16-35mm f/2.8L USM at 16mm
Exposure: 1/250 second at f/8
Camera Mode: ISO 400 RAW
Software: Adobe Photoshop CS3 for RAW conversion and image processing
Updated: 15 July 2009