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04 Apr 2008 |

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Balanced rock in Arches National Park.

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Ginnie from Atlanta, GA, United States

4 Apr 2008, 01:26

Things like this blow my mind, Michelle. I wonder how long it's been doing this balancing act?!

Michelle: Ginnie I tried to find out how long it's been around however I cannot find any info. What I did find out is that Balanced rock sits ontop a pedalstal, the pedalstal is about 55 feet from ground level. Balanced rock is about 100 feet high (3 school buses high) and has a circumference of 100 feet. Since 1970, 42 arches have collapsed. There was a smaller Balanced rock called "chip off the old block" which fell in the winter of 1976. Ginnie I hope you and donica have a wonderful weekend

Rémi Côté from Québec, Canada

4 Apr 2008, 03:18

Beautiful scene!

I like the contrast between the balanced rock and the beautiful blue sky.

I think you better not stand under this rock.

Michelle: Thank you Remi

The sky colour was amazing and a good contrast to the red rock! I agree, I did not think it wise to get to close, as yes, it could roll off it's pedelstal!

Roz Sears from Great Britain (UK)

4 Apr 2008, 06:54

What an amazing sight! Beautifully captured. (:o)

Michelle: Thank you Roz, it was special. Have a good weekend!

Richard Standley from France

4 Apr 2008, 07:56

Wonderful scene Michelle. You captured the light perfectly!

Michelle: Thank you Richard, enjoy your weekend!

Tracy from Great Britain (UK)

4 Apr 2008, 08:20

Michelle I love the forground, but just look in the background at the rock that looks like it is also balancing. Great shot I am so jealous of your trip. WICKED

Michelle: Thank you mijn vriend

. Enjoy your weekend!!! I would love to visit the Utah and the Arches Park again.

Astrid from The netherlands

4 Apr 2008, 10:34

This is how I picturit so many times, rough, colorfull, nice, endless, great to be there, over-powering....you captured that all in one, great job here, thanks for sharing....

Michelle: Thank you Astrid, hope you have a good weekend

Mary MacADNski

4 Apr 2008, 11:27

Great shot! I am a rock hound and appreciate this view. Looks like our Island's red soil too.

Michelle: Thank you Mary

. I could have just sat there and gazed for hours! Hope you have a good weekend!

marietom

4 Apr 2008, 16:07

superbe paysage.

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Louis from South Africa

15 Apr 2008, 13:27

Great composition and colours.

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