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| Coke Ovens, Colorado National Monument, Colorado © Doug Hickok All Rights Reserved Nature's marvelous talent for sculpture is put on full display in western Colorado. In Colorado National Monument, water, wind and frost erosion combined with varying degrees of rock hardness have created an unforgettable formation known as the Coke Ovens. This row of domed shaped monoliths took millions of years to form and resemble old fashion ovens used to burn coal to make coke. Not the soft drink of course, but one of the base materials used for making iron and steel. Just beyond the Coke Ovens are the Squaw Fingers. I also see a toaster, flapjacks and a tall multilayered rum cake. Hmmm, I have suddenly worked up an appetite. Time to eat. I just hope I don't break a tooth. |
Wednesday, July 11, 2012
Go West XXVIII - Coke Ovens
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This is the best landscape photo of the Coke Ovens that i have ever seen Doug... you never do anything in a small way do you !... great sculptures right across the entire frame....peter:)
ReplyDeleteA magnificent image of such an awe inspiring landscape. You have done it proud. PS. Is that you o the horizon eating a hamburger with the lot.
ReplyDeleteI'm in awe.
ReplyDeleteThat's a fine, fine picture of one of nature's wonders. No matter that I understand how these formations eveolved I'm always astounded at such beauty and oddness.
ReplyDeleteHA! The power of suggestion! What a beautiful place, Doug. A dream come true for a photographer like you!
ReplyDeleteVery impressive forms. The nature is unbelievable.
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing.
majestic panorama Doug, incredible beauty
ReplyDeleteBeautiful view
ReplyDeletesuch a beautiful capture of such a dramatic place.
ReplyDeleteΑmazing landscape.
ReplyDeleteHow beautiful! An amazing piece of natural art!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful.Picture
ReplyDeletefantastic scenery and colors - thanks for your comment on my book
ReplyDeleteUn magnifique paysage.
ReplyDeletePrzyroda potrafi czynić cuda, a my możemy podziwiać jej wspaniałe efekty. Cudowne miejsce i zdjęcia. Pozdrawiam.
ReplyDeleteNature can do wonders, and we can admire its stunning effects. Wonderful place and photo. Yours.
Ha ha... You made me laugh so hard that my dentures fell out.
ReplyDeleteCan you help me to find them?
Can't eat the layer cake, toasts without them. ;o)
amazing formations. superb composition
ReplyDeleteFantastic photo Doug!
ReplyDeleteAn amazing image of natural sculptural forms.
ReplyDeleteJust beautiful Doug--amazing to think of the breadth of time necessary for the wind and elements to carve these monoliths. It's reminiscent of our recent trip to the Red Rocks. My kids had a blast finding familiar shapes in the rocks. Nature, it seems, really gets a kick out of Snoopy.
ReplyDeleteTremendous feeling!
ReplyDeleteI may die from heart attack if I’d be at the top of the rock formation. Tremendous landscape!
ReplyDeleteWow, amazing place!
ReplyDeletethese natural shapes and figures offer so many possibilities of interpretation! i find them intriguing and fascinating, and if i try i can see some of the things you "saw" ... but not the toaster, alas !! ;-)
ReplyDeleteamazing landscape beautifully composed
ReplyDeletethat's quite a sight.. nice shot! :)
ReplyDeleteImpressive and beautiful landscape!!! Great capture!
ReplyDeleteHave a nice day.