One Of A Kind Wonder
by John M Bailey
Title
One Of A Kind Wonder
Artist
John M Bailey
Medium
Photograph - Photograph
Description
This is the iconic Devils Tower located at the Devils Tower National Monument in Wyoming. Per the National Park Service website, [Devils Tower is] "...an astounding geologic feature that protrudes out of the rolling prairie surrounding the Black Hills." This site is considered Sacred to the Lakota and other tribes that have a connection to the area. Hundreds of parallel cracks make it one of the finest traditional crack climbing areas in North America. Devils Tower entices us to explore and define our place in the natural and cultural world.Devils Tower did not visibly protrude out of the landscape until the overlying sedimentary rocks eroded away. As the elements wore down the softer sandstones and shales, the more resistant igneous rock making up the tower survived the erosional forces. As a result, the gray columns of Devils Tower began to appear as an isolated mass above the landscape.
As rain and snow continue to erode the sedimentary rocks surrounding the Tower's base, more of Devils Tower will be exposed.
Copr 2024 JMBailey
This image is featured in the following Fine Art America Group(s):
-The Meandering Photographer
-10 Plus
-Created By Southern Artists
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January 8th, 2015
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Comments (48)
Angelo Marcialis
Wonderfully seen capture, John! Congratulations on your "The Meandering Photographer" feature.
Steve Rich
Very nice work John. Your work deserves to be showcased on the homepage of "The Meandering Photographer" Please consider adding this work to the "Feature History, The Meandering Photographer (Jan-Feb 2024)" active discussion thread. (l/f on 1-20-2024)
Michael Durst
This capture really shows the magnificence of the natural wonder. Well done, as always, John!
Kathy Braud
Great view and capture, John. I do remember a movie ... where I was "a emotional part of it, and in the landscape". I am glad for you! F/L
Janet Marie
I am always fascinated by rock formations. This famous spot is marvelous. I prefer the Native American name for this craggy butte, an interesting story. Great composition and perspective, especially with those glorious clouds. Beautiful, John. LF Janet 💕
Patty Donoghue
pretty cool photo! I know you have enough clicks John, but my way of thanking you for your group work. I can learn geography from your book of beautiful work. thank you.
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