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Title
Iconic
Artist
John M Bailey
Medium
Photograph - Photograph
Description
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.
This image is featured in the Fine Art America Group "Images That Excite You."
Copr 2016 JMBailey
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April 4th, 2016
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Fort Dodge, IA - United States
Sensational capture, John! Enjoy your composition, textures and that gorgeous sky! fav
Syracuse, NY - United States
So the reason it's flat across the top is it used to be level with the ground around it?!? Wow! (I actually had to read that in several of your photo descriptions to really have it sink in.) L/F
Harlingen, TX - United States
I just watched a TV show about this unusual outcropping...You have captured it beautifully! Well portrayed, John!
Kahuku, HI - United States
Great pic John. This is one of those strange places in the US that I really want to visit at some time. How close canyou get to it?....
John M Bailey replied:
Thanks Sean. You can easily get to the base. There is a well maintained path that goes all the way around it. Skilled climbers can ascend up the sides as far as they are able, though you may need a permit to do that.
Greenwich, CT - United States
Wonderful photograph of Devils Tower with great colors, light, and perspective, John! F/L
Wharton, NJ - United States
Wow! Wow! Wow! I know-not very professional of me but that's what I said when I looked at this. Beautiful! f/g+
Reno, NV - United States
It really is astounding, isn't it? I believe it is a different view then my painting. Thank you very much, John, for the wonderful Feature of "The Shadow Knows" in "Images that Excite You." Most appreciated! This image, of Devil's Tower" is exquisite! V/F
Perth, We - Australia
Hmm, I bet the park attendants know every word that movie, possibly have dreams about it too. :-)
Perth, We - Australia
John you our excellent 'Devils Tower' photo reminds me of the movie 'Encounter of the Third Kind'. :-)
John M Bailey replied:
I'm reminded of that too. In fact, the campground right outside the park plays the movie every evening. :)
Encampment, WY - United States
Wow! As a Wyomingite, I've seen hundreds of photos of "Devil's Tower" (we often call it Bear Lodge) but this stands out for its dynamic and entrancing beauty and detail! Masterfully done! fav
John M Bailey replied:
Hi Dawn. From your perspective as a "local" you give me great encouragement! Thank you very much! :)
Raynham, MA - United States
Wow, this is interesting. Thanks for explaining in your description. Great perspective, sky and framing!
Oamaru, No - New Zealand
A beautiful capture of this amazing towering rock. The clouds set it off beautifully too. L/F.
Vista, CA - United States
I grew up not too far from this incredible site. Gorgeous capture and composition.
Phoenix, AZ - United States
Fantastic capture, John! Love how some of the clouds appear to be emerging from the top of the rock!
Greenwich, CT - United States
John, great photo. The sky and the lighting on the tower is beautiful!
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