Capitol Reef Cliffs: Compulsion by auntietk
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Capitol Reef National Park, Utah.
(This will be a series of nine shots of cliffs in the Capitol Reef area. I'll try to space them out a bit so you don't get sick of them!)
It seems like everywhere we travel we find stacks of stones. It must be a compulsion born of the human condition. Scattered stones must be stacked. Sometimes we stack and sometimes we don't, but either way they're fun to see. :)
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More than one person has asked me about Bill lately. He's doing just fine! He's reading a big stack of books, building a retaining wall at our camping lot, and enjoying life. Fiddling with camera and computer doesn't seem to be on his internal "to do" list right now. :P I'm taking pictures of the wall as it progresses, and when it's done, I promise I'll show you. :)
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Zoom on this one is SO much better!
Comments (30)
mbz2662
Beautiful...definitely zoom! I like to add a rock when I see a stack :)
Juliette.Gribnau
beautiful
jayfar
So Bill is doing even more stacking then!! Like your shot Tara.
abreojos
Nice and hot there now...wish I was in the high country or the NW staying cool!
whaleman
The trend is seen almost everywhere. They are erecting what is called an Inukshuk (in English) which is now generally regarded as a symbol of respect for people in general, but there are many other meanings to the Inuit people of northern Canada, and many other spellings in the many dialects and languages of the north. They are (here) most commonly erected to approximate the shape of a person with outstretched arms. Many people wear them as a charm and I have one hanging from the left side of my sun visor. So Bill is stonewalling you say?
faroutsider
Fascinating shot. I love the crooked tree... (LOL@whaleman)
durleybeachbum
Good for Bill! Fritz would find him the ideal companion..lots of sitting, either while reading or acting as foreman at the build. Those huge angled slabs are amazing and make me wonder about the sequence of seismic events. Also the nearest stack was made by someone very strong and healthy! I am reduced to large pebbles nowadays!
dagaffer
Stacks of stones are ment to mark a trail in areas where the environment will erode the trail or othet markings. commonly seen above the tree line as there is nothing else to mark a trail with.
Wolfenshire
The desert can be beautiful. Excellent capture.
EJD64
Remind me of the Badlands in S.D. Nice shot Tara.
FredNunes
The blend of shadow and light is great. Awesome display here and never could I tire of these. :-)
Faemike55
Very cool capture thanks for the update on Bill
Adobe_One_Kenobi
Excellent capture of these geological histories Tara.
helanker
WOW! What a beautiful shot of this fantastic place with piles of rocks and the lovely bonsai looking tree.
X-PaX
Beautiful capture of this place. Well done.
bentchick
Beautiful! Makes me want to hope in the car and go there!!!
alanwilliams
such beautiful detail
adorety
Beautiful shot! Love those cliff formations. Great light in this.
MrsRatbag
This is a perfect shot; what fantastic clarity and lighting! And that rock cliff is breathtaking, isn't it? Well done you!!
eekdog
this is one heck of a awesome shot. 5++
RodS
It would appear that NefariousDrO got there before you.... :-D This is a gorgeous shot of this amazing landscape, Tara! I think it needs a girl in it, though..... Hehehehehe.. Glad Bill is doing fine, and enjoying other aspects of being creative! :-D
wysiwig
Spectacular cliff face. They look like ancient ruins. Outstanding capture.
tball2004
Terrific Landscape!
moochagoo
Love that view :)
sossy
excellent capture of these amazing colored rocks! the three in the forground are looking like buildings! ;o)
JuliSonne
The shape of this landscape reminds me of an old forgotten city. A wonderful charm! And what concerns your husband. He does it right. All in good time!
junge1
Great capture Tara. I like the late afternoon slanting light. it brings out all the details. I bet he is loving those books. I am back to reading some of Tom Clancey's stuff!
kgb224
Superb capture Tara. Good to hear that Bill is fine and taking a break from photography while enjoying other hobbies and work. God bless.
photosynthesis
Impressive landscape & well worth a zoom. That stack in the foreground looks like it's made up of some pretty substantial rocks that must be pretty heavy...
debbielove
Another amazing shot of natures glory! Well taken.. Glad to hear news of Bill,was starting to think where is he.... :-) Rob