Arch Rock, Mackinac Island ( upper Michigan) by kimariehere

Photography • Landscape • posted on Mar 01, 2008

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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 __ ______________________________________________ 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 .. _______________________________________________ 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)

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sharky_

1:40AM | Sun, 02 March 2008

Such an interesting rock formation and a view to go with it. Excellent find. aloha

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kenwas

1:50AM | Sun, 02 March 2008

Good shot KM. It is a great place to visit.

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aerodreams

2:15AM | Sun, 02 March 2008

What a gorgeous scene and a fantastic view, excellent work!!

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amota99517

2:29AM | Sun, 02 March 2008

That's an amazing structure and the scenery is so beautiful. This is a fabulous shot!!!

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lizzibell

2:42AM | Sun, 02 March 2008

Beautiful...

MrsLubner

2:45AM | Sun, 02 March 2008

My mouth is hanging open on this one. What a stunning sight! This has to be one of those things you never forget seeing. I know this photo will stick with me for a very long time. Great pov.

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Hendesse

2:57AM | Sun, 02 March 2008

Stunning shot. The POV is fantastic and the colors are gorgeous. A pleasure to look at!!

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carlx

3:08AM | Sun, 02 March 2008

Amazing place and view, Kim!!! Thanks for share!!!

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tommorules

3:37AM | Sun, 02 March 2008

Dramatic piece of erosion by nature's forces. Unusual for the top not to have collapsed like so many other examples.

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durleybeachbum

3:37AM | Sun, 02 March 2008

What an amazing structure! Super pic.

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Heathcroft

4:40AM | Sun, 02 March 2008

'Natural' framing and a great shot!

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erlandpil

4:43AM | Sun, 02 March 2008

Nice color erland

aljaysart

4:52AM | Sun, 02 March 2008

What a great capture through the archway of the rock it also works as a great frame, excellent work well done.

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Danter

5:33AM | Sun, 02 March 2008

great place

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taurus

5:43AM | Sun, 02 March 2008

A beautiful shot....what a place to spend a lazy afternoon.

janedj

6:27AM | Sun, 02 March 2008

Absolutly beautiful!!!!Hugs Jane

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CavalierLady

8:24AM | Sun, 02 March 2008

Outstanding image, Kimmie!! The depth is amazing, and the colors are gorgeous! Wonderfully done, Bravo!

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cole4965

8:40AM | Sun, 02 March 2008

Wow! Really stunningly beautiful!

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LovelyPoetess

8:58AM | Sun, 02 March 2008

Wow, this is now on my list of places to go things to see. Great shot!!!

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RodolfoCiminelli

9:14AM | Sun, 02 March 2008

Wonderful place and splendid photo my friend.....!!!

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JeffG7BRJ

9:15AM | Sun, 02 March 2008

What a wonderful place to be and I must agree with rayburg when he says 'How could you sit on this for so long?' An incredible capture and the guy in the red shirt really gives you a sense of the scale of the Arh. Excellent work. Bravo!!!!

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