"Garden of the Gods" by bobrgallegos
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Description
The name of the park dates back to August 1859, when two serveyors helping to set up nearby Colorado City were exploring the area. Upon discovering the site, one serveyor, M.S. Beach suggested that it would be " A capitol place for a beer garden." His companion, the young Rufus Cable awestruck by the impressive rock formations exclaimed," Beer Garden! Why it's a fit place for Gods to assemble. We will call it the Garden of the Gods." The name stuck.
The geologic features of the park are the ancient sedimentary beds of Red, Blue, Purple, and White sandstones, conglomerates, and limestone that were deposited horizontally but have now been tilted vertically and faulted by the immense mountain building forces caused by the uplift of the pikes Peak massive. Thanks for stopping by. These facts were taken from Wikipedia. Please zoom.
Comments (46)
jayfar
A wonderful place to see and the clouds are also fantastic.
wysiwig
A good name for this place although Beer Garden of the Gods has a certain charm. Very impressive image. I love the clouds.
photosynthesis
It does look like a landscape characterized by massive forms & dramatic colors - a fit dwelling place for gods. Great shot...
Hendesse
Fantastic view and shot. Superb colors and textures. Looks very impressive.
alanwilliams
what an amazing picture, utterly beautiful
Maxthon
Awesome POV and photo!
morningglory
The scenery must take your breath away.
dakotabluemoon
This is magnificent love this view.
magnus073
It really is amazing Bob, and this is a fabulous capture of this (Garden of the gods)
Faemike55
Very beautiful area Great shot
drifterlee
This is really beautiful!
eekdog
great info you have Bob, love the pov on the rocks, the place where you took this they use to do easter mass back years ago. wish i knew you were in town, would have loved to get together.
Flint_Hawk
An awesome place! The details in your great photo are amazing!
Leije
Impressive mountain, excellent shot, superb !
Jean_C
Amazing landscape, superb colors, excellent capture!
auntietk
We were there last fall. What a fabulous place! Your photograph captures the grandeur. Beautiful!
kbrog
Superb POV and composition, brilliantly captured! :)
pat40
Amazing pic &scene.
Ilona-Krijgsman
what a gorgeous place .....wonderful view
Fidelity2
Your art-work is so nice. I thank you for your masterpiece. 5+!
sandra46
excellent creation!
Richardphotos
I seen a sign but I had no idea at the time of it being so beautiful.next time. beautiful landscape capture
npauling
A very impressive place and the clouds really tie in well with the rocks. A superb capture.
jocko500
wonderful shot of this rocks
MagikUnicorn
B E A U T Y
psyoshida
Magnificent view with that spectacular cloud formation looming overhead and the rich tones in the rock. Super shot. Thank you also for the great history, I love hearing it, as well as seeing it.
mickeyrony
A so nice place to visit and make a picnic . Imagine how the nature is beautifull. But a lot of people don't take care of it Grrrr ((5++))
jeroni
Wonderful scene! Very nice composition
neoexcello
This place is sooo gorgeous. Love this shot, too, The postwork texture really make it pop.
0rest4wicked
Great looking atmosphere capturing the contrasts in color, super shot Bob!