Tent Rocks in New Mexico is a National Monument. Bet most of you didn't know that! It's less than a 45 minute drive from my door-although I don't take advantage of it being so close as much as I think it should. Blame it on the never ending lament of, 'not enough time'.
This unique geological phenom is a result of a cataclysmic volcanic eruption took place event many, many years ago (a few million really). The volcano that 'blew it's top' no longer exists and instead, we are left with a giant caldera:
"The area owes its remarkable geology to layers of volcanic rock and ash deposited by pyroclastic flow from a volcanic explosion within the Jemez Volcanic Field that occurred 6 to 7 million years ago. Over time, weathering and erosion of these layers has created canyons and tent rocks. The tent rocks themselves are cones of soft pumice and tuff beneath harder caprocks, and vary in height from a few feet to 90 feet.[2]" (from Wikipedia)
If you come to visit New Mexico, make sure you put this on your list of stops-even in a wheelchair, you can at least see these rock formations without having to do the hike. If you can hike, it is an easy hike and GREAT for kids! To better plan your trip, be sure to visit the department of tourism's website (New Mexico True).
In the meantime, join us as a group of us (yes-there are many of us!) from around the world post our shadow shots over at Shadow Shot Sunday 2. Entertain your muse and be amused by stopping by to see what others have posted!
10 comments:
Terrific shadow shot and a slice of heaven it is indeed!! Hope you have a great weekend, Paula!!
excellent photo and next time we're near there we'll definitely stop! Cheers!
such beauty, but rather claustrophobic!
well, in this case I prefere the rock before the sky. The rock is gorgeous. :)
What a great angle you've captured this from!
Wonderful, a photographic poem that feeds my emotions! I would visit this place!
I'm jealous that you live so close to this treasure!
I love swirly formations - such as drifting snow that we have lots of these day, it swirls and freezes in an artistic way. As do the red rocks...unlike the snow, these keep their shapes always. Someday if can get to the ABQ area, and with wheelchair access, this would be a visual treat!
is it just me or does it look like a delicate female anatomy. but whatever, it surely looks like heaven :)
I wanted to go to Tent Rocks during December, but...
Next time!
Jazzy Shadows
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