Sunday, July 15, 2012

Go West XXXII - Tenacity

Sage and Red Rock Formations, Palo Duro Canyon, Texas
 © Doug Hickok  All Rights Reserved


Life is ever persistent,
 taking hold even in the least hospitable places.


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23 comments:

  1. hugoJuly 15, 2012 at 12:57 AM

    Beautiful textures, details, colors... and a classic compo that gives this special meaning!

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  2. JoeJuly 15, 2012 at 2:10 AM

    The eons are evident in each layer of this rock Doug.

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  3. Karen @ Pieces of ContentmentJuly 15, 2012 at 2:34 AM

    It's great to spot life in the harsh places. Wonderful scene.

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  4. fabrizioJuly 15, 2012 at 2:44 AM

    is perfectly visible the layering of rocks, it's incredible to think of how was be generated all this, good photo Doug

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  5. AnonymousJuly 15, 2012 at 4:44 AM

    Beautiful image Doug!
    Cool

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  6. brattcatJuly 15, 2012 at 7:46 AM

    so true.

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  7. Cezar and LéiaJuly 15, 2012 at 8:50 AM

    Incredible landscape and this tree standing boldly there, wow, that's precious!
    God bless you!
    Cezar

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  8. BirdmanJuly 15, 2012 at 9:13 AM

    Incredible. Only the strong survive.

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  9. HarryJuly 15, 2012 at 10:55 AM

    Nice color and texture of the rocky cliff face. The shrub is placed nicely in the composition.

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  10. TexWisGirlJuly 15, 2012 at 11:18 AM

    that is gorgeous. such rich color.

    i saw that same quote on another blog this week - had a bloom coming out of a rock, too. :)

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  11. georgeJuly 15, 2012 at 12:04 PM

    Not only sheer tenacity, but kind enough to grow in a colour that contrasts perfectly with the arid rock of the background. A great image Doug.

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  12. London CallerJuly 15, 2012 at 2:04 PM

    Have you been to Casa Mila in Barcelona?
    This canyon wall inspired Gaudi to design the ventilation towers for Casa Mila! :o)

    Alright, I am going to Italy for a holiday.
    See you next week.
    Save some yaks for me, please.

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    1. Doug HickokJuly 15, 2012 at 2:41 PM

      Becky has been to Casa Mila and finds Gaudi's work fascinating...
      especially Park Guell.

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  13. GigaJuly 15, 2012 at 2:38 PM

    W tak cudownym i surowym miejscu jest życie, to niesamowite. *** Mam nieśmiałą propozycję do Pana w koszulce z napisem Polska, aby zagościł u mnie na stałe, tak jak ja jestem jego gościem. Pozdrawiam.
    In such a wonderful place and life is harsh, it's amazing. I have a timid proposal to you in a shirt that says Poland to reappear with me permanently, as I am his guest. It would be nice. Yours.

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  14. AnonymousJuly 15, 2012 at 3:05 PM

    Superbe paysage minéral fait de strates de différentes couleurs avec la vie qui s'accroche sur sa façade,magnifique.

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  15. john4jackJuly 15, 2012 at 5:12 PM

    fabulous textures and colors. i love the single sage bush

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  16. theys rolandJuly 16, 2012 at 3:33 AM

    A excellent textures shoot! bravo Doug!

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  17. franzJuly 16, 2012 at 12:26 PM

    fascinating colours and natural textures! amazing how little some plants need to survive!

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  18. La Mode OperandiJuly 16, 2012 at 11:18 PM

    'Mountain Pubes'

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  19. Traveling HawkJuly 19, 2012 at 3:48 PM

    The texture, the color, and that only tree make a great impression, Doug. Congrats!!

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  20. yzJuly 23, 2012 at 3:15 PM

    nature is stronger than anything...

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  21. rianJuly 28, 2012 at 11:49 AM

    the textures look really nice here.. that plant sure is persistent.. :)

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  22. DomLOrthaJuly 30, 2012 at 9:41 AM

    A jewel: that's what a call photography!!! Great find, that's wonderful! 5*!
    Have a nice day.

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