Nature Old Man Mountain From A Different Perspective

Old Man Mountain From A Different Perspective · **1 Like**

I keep wanting to get up to the top of that mountain in the distance--"Old Man Mountain" is its name, if I've identified it correctly.
A guy could probably find some interesting views and things from up there.
But it is a huge chunk of granite and I might be too old to get up there any more!
Angky.

**MikeNArk** · 06-02-2022, 06:55 PM

I, also would not attempt the climb. How did that boulder get there? This is a beautiful scene with a massive centerpiece. Impressive shot. I like the view that is unobstructed by the boulder. Thanks for showing this unique scene.

**Sailor** · 06-03-2022, 06:33 AM

I like the composition very much. The mountain in the distance (which I'm too old to climb) puts the rock in context.

Jer

**angkymac** · 06-03-2022, 06:35 PM

Originally posted by MikeNArk

I, also would not attempt the climb. How did that boulder get there? This is a beautiful scene with a massive centerpiece. Impressive shot. I like the view that is unobstructed by the boulder. Thanks for showing this unique scene.

That boulder is one puzzling item!
I'm sure some people have figured it out, but I certainly have not. And there are other such rocks scattered in various places around this part of the mountains.
I've read something about the suggested geology of the area, that it is an ancient riverbed that was upthrust such that the bottom of the river is now the top of the mountains with all the mud washed away!
Baffling!
Thanks for the note!
Angky.

---------- Post added 06-03-22 at 06:39 PM ----------

Originally posted by Sailor

I like the composition very much. The mountain in the distance (which I'm too old to climb) puts the rock in context.

Jer

Doesn't it though!
That distant mountain is itself huge--something like 5500 feet elevation at the base (if I recall), and 7500 or more at the top.
And now here is this big rock sitting here in front of it, on another bald chunk of rock, being dwarfed by that mountain, yet the boulder is actually a good deal taller than I.
Interesting geology!
Thanks for noting it.

Angky.

---------- Post added 06-03-22 at 06:40 PM ----------

Originally posted by Sailor

I like the composition very much. The mountain in the distance (which I'm too old to climb) puts the rock in context.

Jer

Doesn't it though!
That distant mountain is itself huge--something like 5500 feet elevation at the base (if I recall), and 7500 or more at the top.
And now here is this big rock sitting here in front of it, on another bald chunk of rock, being dwarfed by that mountain, yet the boulder is actually a good deal taller than I.
Interesting geology!
Thanks for noting it.

Angky.

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06-02-2022, 06:55 PM	#2
MikeNArk Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2019 Location: Conway, Arkansas Posts: 15,124	I, also would not attempt the climb. How did that boulder get there? This is a beautiful scene with a massive centerpiece. Impressive shot. I like the view that is unobstructed by the boulder. Thanks for showing this unique scene.

06-03-2022, 06:33 AM	#3
Sailor Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Coastal Texas Photos: Gallery Posts: 26,205	I like the composition very much. The mountain in the distance (which I'm too old to climb) puts the rock in context. Jer

06-03-2022, 06:35 PM	#4
angkymac Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2019 Photos: Albums Posts: 8,966 Original Poster	Originally posted by MikeNArk I, also would not attempt the climb. How did that boulder get there? This is a beautiful scene with a massive centerpiece. Impressive shot. I like the view that is unobstructed by the boulder. Thanks for showing this unique scene. That boulder is one puzzling item! I'm sure some people have figured it out, but I certainly have not. And there are other such rocks scattered in various places around this part of the mountains. I've read something about the suggested geology of the area, that it is an ancient riverbed that was upthrust such that the bottom of the river is now the top of the mountains with all the mud washed away! Baffling! Thanks for the note! Angky. ---------- Post added 06-03-22 at 06:39 PM ---------- Originally posted by Sailor I like the composition very much. The mountain in the distance (which I'm too old to climb) puts the rock in context. Jer Doesn't it though! That distant mountain is itself huge--something like 5500 feet elevation at the base (if I recall), and 7500 or more at the top. And now here is this big rock sitting here in front of it, on another bald chunk of rock, being dwarfed by that mountain, yet the boulder is actually a good deal taller than I. Interesting geology! Thanks for noting it. Angky. ---------- Post added 06-03-22 at 06:40 PM ---------- Originally posted by Sailor I like the composition very much. The mountain in the distance (which I'm too old to climb) puts the rock in context. Jer Doesn't it though! That distant mountain is itself huge--something like 5500 feet elevation at the base (if I recall), and 7500 or more at the top. And now here is this big rock sitting here in front of it, on another bald chunk of rock, being dwarfed by that mountain, yet the boulder is actually a good deal taller than I. Interesting geology! Thanks for noting it. Angky.