January 8, 2009

A Boulder off Flagstaff Road.

The white chalk marks indicate people have been there "bouldering" - or climbing/hanging/practicing on the rock. Many boulderers bring a mat to soften the blow should they fall. In addition, they carry a small pouch of chalk to keep their hands dry as they climb.

It's a hell of a lot harder than you think! :)

January 7, 2009

Wicked Landscapes series continues...

The Gremlin Rock.

Lost Gulch Overlook.

There is something about the winterscapes

that evoke stark, wicked imagery.

I saw this rock this morning and saw a little gremlin with a long droopy nose, deep set eyes and a big round belly.

The wind gusts were close to 50mile per hour and I was literally knocked down just after taking this shot!