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| Monument Rocks, near Oakley, Kansas © Doug Hickok All Rights Reserved (Click on image for larger view) Looking a bit like a geological tea pot, a butte of chalk rises above the High Plains of Kansas at Monument Rocks. In 1968 these rocky outcrops became the first designated National Natural Landmark in the U.S. Their origins however are much older... This outcrop brews a mixture of 80 million year old fossils with multiple layers of sediment from an ancient inland sea. |
Wednesday, June 12, 2013
High Plains Tea Pot
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Awesome picture!The sky is wonderful, I have the sensation of motion, I mean about the clouds!
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This reminds me of formations I saw in Arizona back in 2008, Doug. It's AWESOME to stare of these works of Mother Nature!
ReplyDeleteA breathtaking black and white Doug. I am always reluctant to go B&W when there are so many hues of colour to admire but this shot proves that there is sometimes more drama without colour.
ReplyDeleteSuperb capture of this huge chalk butte that bears witness to the erosive force of water and wind.
ReplyDeleteWonderful cloudscape and perfect b&w conversion!
It's a beautiful landscape and a wonderful composition. And the sky is just amazing.
ReplyDeleteBut I would have called it "Sphinx" because of that top right edge.
This is so Ansel Adams!
ReplyDeleteGreat American landscape in black and white.
Are we having an Adams-themed week? ;o)
Love how the sky looks like steam from the 'teapot'. The sky really adds atmosphere and drama to this shot.
ReplyDeleteHow cool. It's an awesome photo.
ReplyDeleteVery striking in this dramatic black and white interpretation!
ReplyDeleteThis is an excellent monochrome that fits this subject perfectly. I really like the detail and the dramatic effect of shooting in BW.
ReplyDeleteThat's a great picture... the contrasts in this black and white picture work very well...
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ReplyDelete....peter:)
Wonderful bw Doug!
ReplyDeletei googled this and boy is it large! :D nice catch!
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