Monday, May 2, 2011

Rocky

Rocky Outcropping, Thunder Hole, Acadia National Park, Maine  ©  Doug Hickok


Like a boxer standing firm after repeated whompings, this rocky outcropping of granite weathers the impact of incessant winds and waves along the rigged coast of Maine. Fractures along the joints give this eroding rock the visage of an old pugilist, veteran of countless bouts with the elements.


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15 comments:

  1. brattcatMay 2, 2011 at 8:17 AM

    Yes, an apt description, indeed.

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  2. AnonymousMay 2, 2011 at 8:27 AM

    I see one prehistoric sea creature atop another guarding the sea from which they came.

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  3. franzMay 2, 2011 at 9:01 AM

    ah, now THIS looks very familiar! what a spectacular place and what a beguiling photo, doug! love the rich colour and texture of the granite rocks here (though i don't know if i'm totally convinced of the dof!). hoping to see more of acadia over time!
    (thanks for the positive feedback re the fist image of my st. marx cemetery series! i, too, love (old) cemeteries, both for their historical and cultural significance, and i always try to visit at least one graveyard whenever i travel!)

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  4. London CallerMay 2, 2011 at 9:42 AM

    Have you heard of Gunung Mulu National Park in Malaysia?
    That's actually a World Heritage Site.
    And there's a cave in the park known as Deer Cave.
    Guess what? You can see Abraham Lincoln in that cave!!!
    Go and Google Image "Abraham Lincoln" "deer cave".
    You'll know why...

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  5. harryMay 2, 2011 at 10:50 AM

    Excellent detail in the rock, and good composition to include a slice of the water and the distant shore.

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  6. donMay 2, 2011 at 12:32 PM

    I like the rugged outline of this bold rocky outcropping. Fine shot of it too.

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  7. LeoviMay 2, 2011 at 1:17 PM

    Great composition I like the texture of the rock, cool ...

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  8. cieldequimperMay 2, 2011 at 1:42 PM

    It looks like several layers of snakes or lizards!

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  9. OKMay 2, 2011 at 3:15 PM

    nice DOF for an appealing result. with the rocks, it looks like something to stare at and figure out the shapes you can see in them.

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  10. FriedaMay 2, 2011 at 4:12 PM

    That's a wonderful portrait (I can see the face of the rock).
    The picture is very well composed.

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  11. KrunalMay 2, 2011 at 11:43 PM

    love that texture on the rock

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  12. ChristopherMay 3, 2011 at 12:02 AM

    Beautiful shot capturing this rugged land Doug! I love the anthropomorphic attributes of this outcropping.

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  13. Wild Mustang PhotographyMay 3, 2011 at 12:09 AM

    Breathtaking POV! Wonderful composition and color! Nicely framed and captured! Stunning image!!!!!

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  14. Cezar and LéiaMay 3, 2011 at 5:32 AM

    Outstanding shot!
    Léia

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  15. Theys RolandMay 3, 2011 at 10:04 AM

    Wonderfully composed!

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