The amazing Balanced Rock, part of the Garden of the Gods in Arches National Park, Utah, USA.
Balanced Rock, one of the most iconic features in the park, stands a staggering 39m tall. While this formation may appear to be an epic balancing act, it’s actually not balanced at all. The slick rock boulder of Entrada Sandstone sits attached to its eroding pedestal of Dewey Bridge mudstone. The exposure of these two rock strata layers are ideal for the formation of arches and balanced rocks. It defies gravity but this won’t always be the case. Eventually, the 4 million kg boulder will come tumbling down as the erosional process continues to shape the landscape. So there is no better time than the present to see this awe-inspiring giant.
Let me start by introducing myself. I'm Frank from the Netherlands, currently sixty-eight years old and retired for over a decade already. This gives me plenty of time to spend on one of the most fascinating hobbies I have, photography. It combines really well with travelling, another.. Read more…
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