Arch Rock, Mackinac Island ( upper Michigan) by kimariehere
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Hello All!
Cleaning up my files today and noticed this shot that I never put in my gallery that I shot last summer , I thought I would put it up today even though I realise probally many of you have seen it before,. for some reason this one calls to me today . ! My Mom took me to Mackinac Island in Michigan this summer ( where "Somewhere in time" was filmed ) and I was in awe of this natural rock foramtion we had to take a horse and buggy ride to as there are no cars whatsoever on the island itself.
so sharing it today ( if you look very carefully you can see a guy in a red shirt standing on the beach which shows how huge this is !!....)
Here is a little info about this place!
__ Arch rock, Mich __
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Arch Rock is a geologic formation on Mackinac Island in Michigan. It is a natural limestone arch formed during the Nipissing post-glacial period, a period of high Lake Huron levels following the end of the Wisconsin glaciation. To this day Arch Rock stands on the Lake Huron shoreline. It is nearly 45 meters (150 ft) above the ground.
Limestone breccia is not an ideal material for natural bridges, and this type of formation is quite rare in the North American Great Lakes region. The Native Americans saw Arch Rock as a place of numinous power, and told many stories and legends about it.
Euro-Americans did not share many of the taboos of their Native predecessors, and treated Arch Rock as a curiosity to be admired. Its presence was a major element in the decisions to create Mackinac National Park in 1875 Arch Rock has been a part of the State Park ever since. Today Arch Rock is a famous viewing point on Mackinac Island ..
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Best at full size as i have already reduced as much as possible for web viewing -thanks !
Thank you for all your time and comments
always-
so appreciated!!
Love to all!!
((( Big Hugs )))
~ Kimmers :O) ♥
Comments (129)
jonbg1
Very cool! :) And the buggy ride must have been an adventure in itself. lol
sintoock
Excellente image!
Unicornst
That is really awesome! Especially when you spot the guy on the beach, like you said.
lucindawind
wow so awesome ! and gorgeous
BorisB
What a gorgeous scene and a fantastic view, excellent work!!
annie5
What a nice view Kim! Superb lighting and capture :)
thevolunteer
My parents had a summer house 7 miles from the bridge. I have never been there, but the rest of my family has. This is a fantastic shot, I must say. Now I feel bad that I never had the chance to go there. Awesome......Aloha
DennisReed
Breathtaking Capture & POV! Thanks for the visual treat Kimmers! :)
bkhook
WOW Kimmers.. what a shot.. and no, I have never seen anything like this on the North American continent. This is gorgeous.. thanks for sharing..
deweygg
This is awesome! I have seen natural arches, but this is perhaps the most appealing. It rocks!!!! Your photo is also incredible! Thanks for sharing and now I want to go see it in person. Thanks so much for sharing! Instant favorite!
stolta
Wow, very beautiful!
Svarg
Wow! Gorgeous!!
OrphanedSoul
Awesome story and image, this is something I would take a picture or twelve of and I would like to see it someday!
fractalinda
Magnificent rock and view! What awesome scenery- just gorgeous. Excellent shot and work, Kimmy!
Cullen
Beautiful shot Kimmers. I have to wonder where you were standing to get this incredible view? As you know...I have a special site dedicated to "Somewhere in Time".
rayburg
How could you have sat on this pic for so long...? beautiful Kimmers
brycek
Gorgeous capture Kim..beautiful view!!
avalonfaayre
I love your pictures of Michigan. It always makes me nostalgic. I start missing it all over again. Love it.
babuci
Window to the most wonderful ocean shore. Very clever compo.
kenmo
Wow...this is incredible Kimmie...
jubchuqun
Heya! Very ᎤᏬᏙᎯ! (or "uwodohi" ...BEAUTIFUL) ... Li
evielouise
I have seen a lot of yours but NO! not this beauty this is something you would not forget!
Shucoda
Awesome view! Its funny what we overlook in our folders isnt it? :) Well done
drifterlee
I live in Michigan, and I have posed by that rock as a kid and an adult, LOL! Nice shot!
hotracer2
Beautiful, perfect lighting:):):)
ledwolorz
Fantastic view and great lighting.Amazing shot.
romanceworks
Wow, this is a gorgeous shot of a most beautiful natural wonder. CC
jeroni
Magnificent rock and view! What awesome scenery
Thelby
Very Beautiful Place!!!
Mad-Mike
WOW! very awesome capture darling!!! I love it, and the story along with it is very cool! I love that water a lot as well ;-) Have a great weekend babe ;-)