The Devils Tower. by jayfar

Photography • Cultural and Spiritual Art • posted on Feb 01, 2013

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Description

This is an American National Monument in Wyoming and is a religious symbol to the American Indians. About 50 million years ago molten magma was forced into sedimentary rocks above it and then cooled underground. As it cooled it contracted and fractured into columns. Over millions of years erosion of the sedimentary rocks exposed Devils Tower. The tower today rises 867 feet (approx 290M) from its base and 5,112 feet above sea level. The area of its top is 1.5 acres, the diameter of its base is 1000 feet. Sage grows atop and there is a family of ground squirrels there too.

Comments (33)

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durleybeachbum

3:31AM | Fri, 01 February 2013

So impressive!! This batholith wasn't in my monochrome A level photo book!

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SidheRoseGraphics

3:54AM | Fri, 01 February 2013

What an awesome image of the Tower, Jeff! Stunning view here :)

alanwilliams

4:31AM | Fri, 01 February 2013

a stunning piece of natural art

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cfulton

4:38AM | Fri, 01 February 2013

Wow - reminds me of the rock formations at Giants Causeway. I like the trees as a frame and sense of scale. Clive

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Maxidyne

4:55AM | Fri, 01 February 2013

Stunning scene Jeff worthy of a lot of respect.

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pat40

5:20AM | Fri, 01 February 2013

Fantastic pic. Jeff.

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kgb224

5:45AM | Fri, 01 February 2013

Superb capture my friend. God Bless.

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dakotabluemoon

6:28AM | Fri, 01 February 2013

Wow wow wow this has got to b my very favorite one it's massive look is jaw dropping love it.

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morningglory

7:05AM | Fri, 01 February 2013

Always makes me want to watch Close Encounters again when I see this awesome formation.

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m_j_s

7:28AM | Fri, 01 February 2013

Wonderful image Jeff!

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auntietk

8:46AM | Fri, 01 February 2013

We didn't go up there, but discovered you can see it from certain spots on I-90 ... that's about 20 miles away! Terrific image ... what a beautiful and impressive place!

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MrsRatbag

9:09AM | Fri, 01 February 2013

Fantastic POV to capture this majestic formation!

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Wolfmanw

10:10AM | Fri, 01 February 2013

Excellent capture, clarity and I love the description. Thanks for this information.

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helanker

1:21PM | Fri, 01 February 2013

Absolutely stunning to see this wonder.

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ElusiveAngel

1:25PM | Fri, 01 February 2013

Beautiful! It almost looks like the Voortekker Monument here in Pretoria hehe. It is very interesting!

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anmes

2:06PM | Fri, 01 February 2013

fantastic natural monument!

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moochagoo

2:36PM | Fri, 01 February 2013

I really love that place :)

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aksirp

3:20PM | Fri, 01 February 2013

oh Jeff, many thanks for comment this picture, have seen it long time past, was young and my mind was not open for backgrounds.... ;) great wonderful object and picture!!

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jocko500

4:29PM | Fri, 01 February 2013

wow this is cool pov.

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jeroni

5:20PM | Fri, 01 February 2013

Fanstastic photo.

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sandra46

5:35PM | Fri, 01 February 2013

GREAT CAPTURE

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Richardphotos

9:35PM | Fri, 01 February 2013

Wyoming holds a special place for me because my mother was born there. amazing bit of nature and I enjoyed the information

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blondeblurr

12:35AM | Sat, 02 February 2013

Another spectacular vision of Mother Nature - you captured it so well Jeff, it almost looks like a miracle formation ... splendid indeed and unforgettable, BB

whaleman

3:18AM | Sat, 02 February 2013

Wow, this is impressive!

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flavia49

8:07AM | Sat, 02 February 2013

fabulous work

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dochtersions

11:05AM | Sat, 02 February 2013

Such impressing, Jeff, with an amazing view and POV. I like the stone textures very much.

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A_Sunbeam

2:10PM | Sat, 02 February 2013

Striking natural formation; I enjoy the background story!

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JuliSonne

6:56PM | Sat, 02 February 2013

A GIANT...

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danapommet

8:01PM | Sat, 02 February 2013

Super POV and perspective Jeff and one of the few places on my ‘bucket list’ that will actually be possible for me to visit!

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Isabelle711

12:04AM | Sun, 03 February 2013

This beauty takes my breath. :)))) This is a most awesome image. :)))))) Most excellent in capture and info my friend. :))))) Thank you so very much for sharing all of the beauty you see. :)))) Carry A Warm Smile In Your Heart :))))