Travel the Unique Beauty of Erosion

the Unique Beauty of Erosion · **1 Like**

I'm starting to go through some more of our Valley of Fire photos and thought these might be a good introduction to the park area.

**Bob Harris** · 10-05-2012, 12:15 PM

Originally posted by Cee Cee

some interesting and amazing formations alright, I like the "elephant", what a great place to explore, there must be something around every corner!
cheers.

We enjoyed our stay here CC, we spent a full 3 days, just relaxing and exploring areas that we hadn't paid much attention to in the past.

**Bob Harris** · 10-05-2012, 12:23 PM

Originally posted by SpecialK

I recognize Elephant Rock. You are tempting me to go back there in a few weeks, though I may not have the time amid my other plans.

Kyle, the photo that is first shown is not the same elephant rock that you take the hike to view, here is the "advertised" elephant rock. The first one I posted is on the 2 mile gravel road and resembles the animal better I think.

**Bob Harris** · 10-05-2012, 12:26 PM

Originally posted by WillH

Nice Bob! I check every evening to see what you're posting and I'm never disappointed!

it's fun following along....

I still have quite a few areas to post Will, but now we are sitting on our butts in Pahrump Nevada for a couple months, so I may have to just post pics of dirt in a couple of weeks.

**Bob Harris** · 10-05-2012, 12:30 PM

Originally posted by GeoJerry

Thanks very much for the tip Bob. We will certainly get out there, probably in November. But first, Yosemite next week... never been there in the fall before.

I remember my first visit to Yosemite with parents, I will never forget that call from up top the mountain, "Let The Fire Fall", man what a sight, seeing the burning logs tumble down the face of the mountain.

**Bob Harris** · 10-05-2012, 12:33 PM

Originally posted by Bruce Clark

Extraordinary formations and so well captured

You just can't beat sandstone Bruce, lots of odd formations. Isn't erosion wonderful

**Bob Harris** · 10-05-2012, 01:38 PM

Originally posted by Barnster

Mother nature is amazing when you see creations like these that only took millions of years to create.They are a nice find Bob and your images are worth the it in red dust.Keep them comin' mate.

thanks so much for the kind words, I read that once a blow hole occurs the erosion factor almost doubles. It would be interesting to visit here in a million years to compare the formations. I think I better find something else to wait for

**Bob Harris** · 10-05-2012, 01:40 PM

Originally posted by daacon

Excellent I see an Elephant , a Termite Nest , some skeletons - great series Bob.

If you have a couple of drinks you will really see some unusual figures here Dave

**Bob Harris** · 10-05-2012, 01:45 PM

Originally posted by slowpez

Mother nature is so amazing. Great captures Bob.

that's for sure Susan and every place is just a little different from the other. Like you say, so much to see, so little time.

**Bob Harris** · 10-05-2012, 01:47 PM

Originally posted by RoxnDox

Great shots!

Jim

Jim, lots of geology here, I know you would enjoy visiting the area.

**Bob Harris** · 10-05-2012, 01:51 PM

Originally posted by dcmsox2004

love those colors of those inimitable formations.... still in awe of what was created eons ago... dave m

I'm with you Dave on that, but I sure wouldn't of wanted to be around when all the upheaval occurred.

**Bob Harris** · 10-05-2012, 01:56 PM

Originally posted by baro-nite

Have only had a brief visit to this park; you are certainly whetting the apetite for a longer return visit.

that's what is nice about our schedule, or not having one I guess, is to be able to stay for longer periods of time

SpecialK · 10-05-2012, 03:19 PM

Originally posted by Bob Harris

Kyle, the photo that is first shown is not the same elephant rock that you take the hike to view, here is the "advertised" elephant rock. The first one I posted is on the 2 mile gravel road and resembles the animal better I think.

Ah, did not know about that one. I thught it looked a bit heavier :-) I'm not up for that hike as I have another one or two in the works.

**Bob Harris** · 10-05-2012, 06:05 PM

Originally posted by SpecialK

Ah, did not know about that one. I thought it looked a bit heavier :-) I'm not up for that hike as I have another one or two in the works.

funny thing is Kyle, we took the hike to elephant rock and once we finally got to it, we were only about 20 feet from the paved road. All we had to do is park the car on the side of the road and walk 20 feet to see it instead of stumbling over the poorly marked trails. Live and learn as they say

sakurasaku · 10-06-2012, 06:38 PM

WOW
Especially last one is so great. Thank you for sharing.
I can't imagin those rocks were eroded by wind and sand.

Do you have a Polarized filter,Bob?
Rock's red color and blue sky would be thicker.

**Bob Harris** · 10-06-2012, 06:48 PM

Originally posted by sakurasaku

WOW
Especially last one is so great. Thank you for sharing.
I can't imagin those rocks were eroded by wind and sand.

Do you have a Polarized filter,Bob?
Rock's red color and blue sky would be thicker.

Yes, these were all shot with a filter in use, I actually toned the rock color down because it was overly bright I thought. It's a wonderful area to visit and explore, glad you enjoyed the photos. Bob

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10-05-2012, 12:23 PM	#17
Bob Harris Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Canon City, Colorado Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 18,477 Original Poster	Originally posted by SpecialK I recognize Elephant Rock. You are tempting me to go back there in a few weeks, though I may not have the time amid my other plans. Kyle, the photo that is first shown is not the same elephant rock that you take the hike to view, here is the "advertised" elephant rock. The first one I posted is on the 2 mile gravel road and resembles the animal better I think. Attached Images

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10-05-2012, 12:15 PM	#16
Bob Harris Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Canon City, Colorado Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 18,477 Original Poster	Originally posted by Cee Cee some interesting and amazing formations alright, I like the "elephant", what a great place to explore, there must be something around every corner! cheers. We enjoyed our stay here CC, we spent a full 3 days, just relaxing and exploring areas that we hadn't paid much attention to in the past.

10-05-2012, 12:26 PM	#18
Bob Harris Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Canon City, Colorado Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 18,477 Original Poster	Originally posted by WillH Nice Bob! I check every evening to see what you're posting and I'm never disappointed! it's fun following along.... I still have quite a few areas to post Will, but now we are sitting on our butts in Pahrump Nevada for a couple months, so I may have to just post pics of dirt in a couple of weeks.

10-05-2012, 12:30 PM	#19
Bob Harris Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Canon City, Colorado Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 18,477 Original Poster	Originally posted by GeoJerry Thanks very much for the tip Bob. We will certainly get out there, probably in November. But first, Yosemite next week... never been there in the fall before. I remember my first visit to Yosemite with parents, I will never forget that call from up top the mountain, "Let The Fire Fall", man what a sight, seeing the burning logs tumble down the face of the mountain.

10-05-2012, 12:33 PM	#20
Bob Harris Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Canon City, Colorado Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 18,477 Original Poster	Originally posted by Bruce Clark Extraordinary formations and so well captured You just can't beat sandstone Bruce, lots of odd formations. Isn't erosion wonderful

10-05-2012, 01:38 PM	#21
Bob Harris Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Canon City, Colorado Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 18,477 Original Poster	Originally posted by Barnster Mother nature is amazing when you see creations like these that only took millions of years to create.They are a nice find Bob and your images are worth the it in red dust.Keep them comin' mate. thanks so much for the kind words, I read that once a blow hole occurs the erosion factor almost doubles. It would be interesting to visit here in a million years to compare the formations. I think I better find something else to wait for

10-05-2012, 01:40 PM	#22
Bob Harris Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Canon City, Colorado Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 18,477 Original Poster	Originally posted by daacon Excellent I see an Elephant , a Termite Nest , some skeletons - great series Bob. If you have a couple of drinks you will really see some unusual figures here Dave

10-05-2012, 01:45 PM	#23
Bob Harris Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Canon City, Colorado Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 18,477 Original Poster	Originally posted by slowpez Mother nature is so amazing. Great captures Bob. that's for sure Susan and every place is just a little different from the other. Like you say, so much to see, so little time.

10-05-2012, 01:47 PM	#24
Bob Harris Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Canon City, Colorado Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 18,477 Original Poster	Originally posted by RoxnDox Great shots! Jim Jim, lots of geology here, I know you would enjoy visiting the area.

10-05-2012, 01:51 PM	#25
Bob Harris Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Canon City, Colorado Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 18,477 Original Poster	Originally posted by dcmsox2004 love those colors of those inimitable formations.... still in awe of what was created eons ago... dave m I'm with you Dave on that, but I sure wouldn't of wanted to be around when all the upheaval occurred.

10-05-2012, 01:56 PM	#26
Bob Harris Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Canon City, Colorado Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 18,477 Original Poster	Originally posted by baro-nite Have only had a brief visit to this park; you are certainly whetting the apetite for a longer return visit. that's what is nice about our schedule, or not having one I guess, is to be able to stay for longer periods of time

10-05-2012, 03:19 PM	#27
SpecialK Pentaxian Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: So California Photos: Gallery Posts: 16,480	Originally posted by Bob Harris Kyle, the photo that is first shown is not the same elephant rock that you take the hike to view, here is the "advertised" elephant rock. The first one I posted is on the 2 mile gravel road and resembles the animal better I think. Ah, did not know about that one. I thught it looked a bit heavier :-) I'm not up for that hike as I have another one or two in the works.

10-05-2012, 06:05 PM	#28
Bob Harris Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Canon City, Colorado Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 18,477 Original Poster	Originally posted by SpecialK Ah, did not know about that one. I thought it looked a bit heavier :-) I'm not up for that hike as I have another one or two in the works. funny thing is Kyle, we took the hike to elephant rock and once we finally got to it, we were only about 20 feet from the paved road. All we had to do is park the car on the side of the road and walk 20 feet to see it instead of stumbling over the poorly marked trails. Live and learn as they say

10-06-2012, 06:38 PM	#29
sakurasaku Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Nagoya Photos: Albums Posts: 113	WOW Especially last one is so great. Thank you for sharing. I can't imagin those rocks were eroded by wind and sand. Do you have a Polarized filter,Bob? Rock's red color and blue sky would be thicker.

10-06-2012, 06:48 PM	#30
Bob Harris Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Canon City, Colorado Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 18,477 Original Poster	Originally posted by sakurasaku WOW Especially last one is so great. Thank you for sharing. I can't imagin those rocks were eroded by wind and sand. Do you have a Polarized filter,Bob? Rock's red color and blue sky would be thicker. Yes, these were all shot with a filter in use, I actually toned the rock color down because it was overly bright I thought. It's a wonderful area to visit and explore, glad you enjoyed the photos. Bob