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Capitol Reef Cliffs: Compulsion

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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. :) .......... 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. :) .............. Zoom on this one is SO much better!

Comments (30)


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mbz2662

12:06AM | Sat, 03 August 2013

Beautiful...definitely zoom! I like to add a rock when I see a stack :)

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Juliette.Gribnau

12:57AM | Sat, 03 August 2013

beautiful

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jayfar

1:54AM | Sat, 03 August 2013

So Bill is doing even more stacking then!! Like your shot Tara.

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abreojos

1:58AM | Sat, 03 August 2013

Nice and hot there now...wish I was in the high country or the NW staying cool!

whaleman

2:15AM | Sat, 03 August 2013

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?

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faroutsider

2:55AM | Sat, 03 August 2013

Fascinating shot. I love the crooked tree... (LOL@whaleman)

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durleybeachbum

3:42AM | Sat, 03 August 2013

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!

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dagaffer

4:49AM | Sat, 03 August 2013

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.

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Wolfenshire

5:56AM | Sat, 03 August 2013

The desert can be beautiful. Excellent capture.

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EJD64

7:22AM | Sat, 03 August 2013

Remind me of the Badlands in S.D. Nice shot Tara.

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FredNunes

8:07AM | Sat, 03 August 2013

The blend of shadow and light is great. Awesome display here and never could I tire of these. :-)

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Faemike55

10:32AM | Sat, 03 August 2013

Very cool capture thanks for the update on Bill

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Adobe_One_Kenobi

10:33AM | Sat, 03 August 2013

Excellent capture of these geological histories Tara.

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helanker

11:09AM | Sat, 03 August 2013

WOW! What a beautiful shot of this fantastic place with piles of rocks and the lovely bonsai looking tree.

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X-PaX

11:50AM | Sat, 03 August 2013

Beautiful capture of this place. Well done.

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bentchick

12:12PM | Sat, 03 August 2013

Beautiful! Makes me want to hope in the car and go there!!!

alanwilliams

5:12PM | Sat, 03 August 2013

such beautiful detail

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adorety

7:30PM | Sat, 03 August 2013

Beautiful shot! Love those cliff formations. Great light in this.

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MrsRatbag

7:40PM | Sat, 03 August 2013

This is a perfect shot; what fantastic clarity and lighting! And that rock cliff is breathtaking, isn't it? Well done you!!

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eekdog Online Now!

10:17PM | Sat, 03 August 2013

this is one heck of a awesome shot. 5++

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RodS

1:19AM | Sun, 04 August 2013

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

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wysiwig

2:47AM | Sun, 04 August 2013

Spectacular cliff face. They look like ancient ruins. Outstanding capture.

tball2004

7:35AM | Sun, 04 August 2013

Terrific Landscape!

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moochagoo

2:34PM | Sun, 04 August 2013

Love that view :)

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sossy

7:32AM | Mon, 05 August 2013

excellent capture of these amazing colored rocks! the three in the forground are looking like buildings! ;o)

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JuliSonne

5:11PM | Mon, 05 August 2013

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!

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junge1

7:24PM | Mon, 05 August 2013

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!

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kgb224

6:11PM | Tue, 06 August 2013

Superb capture Tara. Good to hear that Bill is fine and taking a break from photography while enjoying other hobbies and work. God bless.

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photosynthesis

3:37PM | Thu, 15 August 2013

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...

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debbielove

7:27AM | Sat, 17 August 2013

Another amazing shot of natures glory! Well taken.. Glad to hear news of Bill,was starting to think where is he.... :-) Rob


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