The theme for this week's photohunt is balanced.
I immediately thought of Arches National Park in Utah. The Park is a mecca for arches and rock formations, many of which seem to be magically balanced.
Interestingly, one of the famous rock formations in the Park is called Balanced Rock for reasons obvious in the photo below.
Another cluster of rock formations in Arches National Park and a favorite of mine is called the The Three Gossips (also for reasons obvious in the photo below) and these too feature some balanced rocks.
Happy Weekend All!
Comments (26)
These are the most amazing natural occurrences aren't they? Perfect for this theme.
Happy weekend to you
Posted by jmb | January 22, 2010 5:15 PM
Posted on January 22, 2010 17:15
They are utterly amazing! A perfect take on the theme. Happy weekend
Posted by jams O'Donnell | January 22, 2010 6:10 PM
Posted on January 22, 2010 18:10
Those are fantastic shots from Arches National Park and perfect for the theme. Happy weekend.
Posted by Carver | January 22, 2010 7:59 PM
Posted on January 22, 2010 19:59
Wow, those are just some incredible rocks! Perfect for this theme and such beautiful photos.
Hope you have a great weekend!
Posted by Annie | January 22, 2010 8:21 PM
Posted on January 22, 2010 20:21
Oh those are awesome photos, Candi! I really loved your series on these parks, I hadn't known how gorgeous the area was before *visiting* it through your blog!
Posted by Anne | January 22, 2010 8:41 PM
Posted on January 22, 2010 20:41
Hi Candi, great photos from your trip and they are excellent choices for this week's theme. I had a kind of similar take but on a more miniature level. :)
I just love the names of these rock formations too!
Have a great weekend!
Posted by Kathy (Trekcapri) | January 22, 2010 10:22 PM
Posted on January 22, 2010 22:22
Thanks for sharing the photos of those wondrous sights. They're great by themselves but perfect for this week's Photo Hunt. :)
Posted by YTSL | January 22, 2010 10:51 PM
Posted on January 22, 2010 22:51
great subject! nice photo for the theme.
Posted by ipanema | January 23, 2010 2:28 AM
Posted on January 23, 2010 02:28
those are lovely balanced rocks. great find for the theme.
Posted by life ramblings | January 23, 2010 3:43 AM
Posted on January 23, 2010 03:43
The Balanced Rock is fascinating! How does it stay this way?
Posted by eastcoastlife | January 23, 2010 4:08 AM
Posted on January 23, 2010 04:08
That's a great balance. Thanks for sharing!
PhotoHunt:Balanced
Posted by Kim | January 23, 2010 8:04 AM
Posted on January 23, 2010 08:04
Those are the most amazing rock formations I have ever seen!
Posted by A. @ A Changing Life | January 23, 2010 11:04 AM
Posted on January 23, 2010 11:04
Gorgeous shots - and perfect for "balanced"! Whenever I see rock formations like that, I always worry that, the moment I'm standing under them will be the moment they choose to come down! :-)
Posted by RJ Flamingo | January 23, 2010 11:09 AM
Posted on January 23, 2010 11:09
I'm so glad you posted these photos. I love the hoodoos and balanced rocks of the SW. Love the photos.
Posted by Marta | January 23, 2010 11:33 AM
Posted on January 23, 2010 11:33
It seems like a wind would blow these over... amazing!
Posted by sandi @ the whistlestop cafe | January 23, 2010 11:39 AM
Posted on January 23, 2010 11:39
Amazing formations. Perfect for the theme!
Posted by Susanne | January 23, 2010 11:54 AM
Posted on January 23, 2010 11:54
Excellent take on the theme! I've been to Arches a couple of times. It really is an impressive place.
Posted by Alice Audrey | January 23, 2010 12:42 PM
Posted on January 23, 2010 12:42
Amazing! My husband is planning a trip to Salt Lake City in May, I have to tell him about this place.
My Photo Hunt entry is up here:
http://bonggamom.blogspot.com/2010/01/photo-hunt-balance.html
Posted by bonggamom | January 23, 2010 2:07 PM
Posted on January 23, 2010 14:07
Wonderful sights from nature. Thank you for sharing your travel finds with us.
Posted by Eden | January 23, 2010 3:27 PM
Posted on January 23, 2010 15:27
Fantastic photos! So perfect for this weeks theme. I have always wanted to visit Arches National Park.
Posted by SandraK | January 23, 2010 3:48 PM
Posted on January 23, 2010 15:48
Somehow I just knew you would be posting these photos! Beautiful!! Oh how I need to get there someday. Wonderful take on the theme this week.
Posted by girasoli | January 23, 2010 6:36 PM
Posted on January 23, 2010 18:36
Exactly what i saw when I Googled balanced for images. and you've been there, wow! :)
Posted by Julie | January 23, 2010 11:24 PM
Posted on January 23, 2010 23:24
Oh wow! Those are great shots for this theme :-)
Posted by CherryPie | January 24, 2010 1:38 PM
Posted on January 24, 2010 13:38
You can't beat that for being spot on for the theme. I always enjoy getting around and seeing the different views of this weeks theme. Yours is cool!
Drop by and check mine here.
Posted by Bull Rhino | January 24, 2010 4:57 PM
Posted on January 24, 2010 16:57
I love the Three Gossips formation!
Whenever I see balanced rocks I always wonder if there will be a witness when they fall?
Posted by maya | January 26, 2010 9:26 PM
Posted on January 26, 2010 21:26
Maya,
I too wonder the same thing. Actually during our visit to the park, we saw Landscape Arch (I blogged about it here http://www.slowtrav.com/blog/candi/2009/12/arches_national_park_landscape.html) and the park ranger said that a guy actually caught fall of a big part of the arch one tape!
Posted by Candi | January 26, 2010 9:53 PM
Posted on January 26, 2010 21:53