Elephant Rock - Vallery of the Fire NV. ~!! by kimariehere

Photography • Landscape • posted on Apr 23, 2008

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Hello all!! Do you see the Elephant here? face up toward the sky , look ,he is sunbathing I believe hehe... this rock formation i am guessing probally like 20 to 30 feet high and he definatly has a presence ! Elephant rock is located in Valley of the the Fire national park in Nevada ..., known for a delicate fiery red sandstone formation resembling an elephant. During the last Ice Age, which ended 10,000 years ago, this area was much cooler and wetter, providing habitat for many animals that are now extinct, including saber-tooth cats, giant ground sloths, prehistoric horses and camels, and giant mammoths. The only relic of that time is a giant rock that looks like an ancient mammoth. Elephant Rock is a testament to the many varied stone shapes at Valley of Fire, thanks to the wonders of geology and the erosive power of weather. This shot was taken as we drove past the hwy of from out of my Mom's new Santa fe crossover, with my arm up and pocket cam pointing for it out of the sunroof ( lol my Mom was driving haha uhm she told me I couldn't drive anymore cause I kept driving with one hand and the other with my camera out of the sunroof). I am told this rock is one of the most photographed in the park but I had never seen it before or from this side in pics... ( most people photograph it from the other side, but we couldn't get out and hike to other side as I was with my Mom who has a knee problem )... it was midday drive by from the car shot and a little bright but I still think it was an interesting rock so sharing it with you today ! Haven't been on as much lately with a new cocker spaniel puppy who is very active and in need of constant attention ~ but will try and catch up today! Thank you for your time and comments! Love to all! ((( BIG HUGS ))) ~ Kimmers ! ♥ !:o))

Comments (115)

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Doriutz

1:19PM | Wed, 23 April 2008

wowww... the nature art work and a fantastic shot... perfect :)

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Hendesse

1:25PM | Wed, 23 April 2008

Excellent shot, wonderful colors and light. Mother Nature is really the best artist!

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brycek

1:33PM | Wed, 23 April 2008

Beautiful capture Kim..I see the wonderful elephant in rock!!

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npauling

1:35PM | Wed, 23 April 2008

Love your sunbathing elephant with all its textures and colours. A lovely capture.

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jeroni

1:35PM | Wed, 23 April 2008

fantastic capture my friend, excellent image

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GiMi53

1:38PM | Wed, 23 April 2008

Natural beauty of the USA ! For sure I have to go back to visit these wonderful places in the New Continent... (seems a good timing with the weak $ against the €...) Thanks for this excellent upload, Kimmie ! Well presented ! Big hugs from BeNeLux !

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Danter

1:43PM | Wed, 23 April 2008

great photo contrast

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RodolfoCiminelli

1:45PM | Wed, 23 April 2008

Impressive rock and fantastic photo my friend....!!! Wonderful colors.....!!!!

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artaddict2

1:52PM | Wed, 23 April 2008

OMG yes! and the colours of these rocks blow you away!

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magnus073

1:54PM | Wed, 23 April 2008

I do see it, cool image

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erlandpil

1:56PM | Wed, 23 April 2008

Very very good picture erland 5++++

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flaviok

1:58PM | Wed, 23 April 2008

Sim é um elefante. Fantástica anatureza.Captura soberba, aplausos (5)

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carlx

2:01PM | Wed, 23 April 2008

Yes! Absolutely fantastic!!!!

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Hedepo

2:02PM | Wed, 23 April 2008

A beautiful capture of the elephant in fire!! Its so beautiful the contrast of the Red Rocks vs the blue Sky!! Have a very nice evening Henk

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flora-crassella

2:07PM | Wed, 23 April 2008

...die Farben der Felsen sind faszinierend!

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MaraP

2:09PM | Wed, 23 April 2008

Wonderful image!! Excellent lighting!!5++

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mickuk50

2:12PM | Wed, 23 April 2008

is`n it just amazing what nature can produce all on its own .awesome shot kim and i know what you mean about the boundless energy of the spaniel family :o) mick

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kenmo

2:20PM | Wed, 23 April 2008

Awesome Kimmie...!!!

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danob

2:21PM | Wed, 23 April 2008

Great colours and Textures another cracking shot Kimmers

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OrphanedSoul

2:28PM | Wed, 23 April 2008

Incredible capture!

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TwoPynts

2:40PM | Wed, 23 April 2008

I can see where it gets its name, neat capture!

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Gwyn Tyger

2:51PM | Wed, 23 April 2008

what a great find. this is interesting and quite well presented

fractalinda

2:53PM | Wed, 23 April 2008

I LOve rock formations like this! Awesome! Cool and excellent shot, Kim!

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SapUS59

2:54PM | Wed, 23 April 2008

excellent capture and thanks for the information on this place.

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rockstrider

2:54PM | Wed, 23 April 2008

Wow! What a rock formation! Looks great for climbing! lol! Beautiful colours and lighting Kim - superb capture!!

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Margana

3:07PM | Wed, 23 April 2008

Wow. I always love the colors in your photos. This is wonderful, Kimmie. I sure do see the elephant. You did a fabulous job capturing it! Great to see you uploading. Congrats on the new puppy, sweetie. Have a wonderful day, Marlene :^)

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