Arch Rock, Mackinac Island ( upper Michigan) by kimariehere
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Hello All!
Cleaning up my files today and noticed this shot that I never put in my gallery that I shot last summer , I thought I would put it up today even though I realise probally many of you have seen it before,. for some reason this one calls to me today . ! My Mom took me to Mackinac Island in Michigan this summer ( where "Somewhere in time" was filmed ) and I was in awe of this natural rock foramtion we had to take a horse and buggy ride to as there are no cars whatsoever on the island itself.
so sharing it today ( if you look very carefully you can see a guy in a red shirt standing on the beach which shows how huge this is !!....)
Here is a little info about this place!
__ Arch rock, Mich __
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Arch Rock is a geologic formation on Mackinac Island in Michigan. It is a natural limestone arch formed during the Nipissing post-glacial period, a period of high Lake Huron levels following the end of the Wisconsin glaciation. To this day Arch Rock stands on the Lake Huron shoreline. It is nearly 45 meters (150 ft) above the ground.
Limestone breccia is not an ideal material for natural bridges, and this type of formation is quite rare in the North American Great Lakes region. The Native Americans saw Arch Rock as a place of numinous power, and told many stories and legends about it.
Euro-Americans did not share many of the taboos of their Native predecessors, and treated Arch Rock as a curiosity to be admired. Its presence was a major element in the decisions to create Mackinac National Park in 1875 Arch Rock has been a part of the State Park ever since. Today Arch Rock is a famous viewing point on Mackinac Island ..
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Best at full size as i have already reduced as much as possible for web viewing -thanks !
Thank you for all your time and comments
always-
so appreciated!!
Love to all!!
((( Big Hugs )))
~ Kimmers :O) ♥
Comments (129)
Such an interesting rock formation and a view to go with it. Excellent find. aloha
Good shot KM. It is a great place to visit.
What a gorgeous scene and a fantastic view, excellent work!!
That's an amazing structure and the scenery is so beautiful. This is a fabulous shot!!!
Beautiful...
My mouth is hanging open on this one. What a stunning sight! This has to be one of those things you never forget seeing. I know this photo will stick with me for a very long time. Great pov.
Stunning shot. The POV is fantastic and the colors are gorgeous. A pleasure to look at!!
Amazing place and view, Kim!!! Thanks for share!!!
Dramatic piece of erosion by nature's forces. Unusual for the top not to have collapsed like so many other examples.
What an amazing structure! Super pic.
'Natural' framing and a great shot!
Nice color erland
What a great capture through the archway of the rock it also works as a great frame, excellent work well done.
great place
A beautiful shot....what a place to spend a lazy afternoon.
Absolutly beautiful!!!!Hugs Jane
Outstanding image, Kimmie!! The depth is amazing, and the colors are gorgeous! Wonderfully done, Bravo!
Wow! Really stunningly beautiful!
Wow, this is now on my list of places to go things to see. Great shot!!!
Wonderful place and splendid photo my friend.....!!!
What a wonderful place to be and I must agree with rayburg when he says 'How could you sit on this for so long?' An incredible capture and the guy in the red shirt really gives you a sense of the scale of the Arh. Excellent work. Bravo!!!!
Gorgeous photo! Great framing.
Amazing landscape!!!
Grand view of a special place
Wow, this is fantastic, love the POV and colors, outstanding capture!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
GASP! This is splendid Kimmers. A stunning shot!
Hei, like a lot this Pov. Veru inpired and creative place by sure. Excells!
Very beautiful !!!
I never saw it and the blue waters and red sands stands out wonderful looking thought this big hole in the rock.
What a great scene and composition !! lovely work Kim