Moving Rock

I don't believe in the ice theory. If it were iced surface, why then is there a track carved by the rock, just like it were moving in mud? If it were iced, there would be no track. It must be mudslide.

The scientists who suggested ice meant a very, very thin layer of ice.

Yeah, then why does the rock carve a path in the ground? The ice would only help the rock move by removing friction, in which case the rock would not be able to move significant material to the sides. In the picture above you can see that material has been taken from the path and moved to the sides by the rock. Only if the ground is wet would this happen.

Just saw similar photograph. Please follow

http://www.jjmehta.com/cgi-bin/yabb/YaBB.pl?board=digi_gallery;action=display;num=1133523562;start=9#9

A variation on the theme can be found by clicking HERE

sorry - not a helpful link - here is image....

In geologic terms, this phenomenum is known as an 'exit strategy'.

Reading in between Ben and Ocean Physics' comments there is an important issue here. OP has made the important point that this is like many that have come before it.

 

If this photo does not help the viewer discover (and in this case for many, re-discover) what is beautiful about this scene, the rock, the surface or the land, or the drama in the distance, through shape/form or use of light, etc then the photo is not as successful as it could have been. The question then becomes--how could the photo be improved to help the viewer re-discover what is beautiful in this scene?

 

Some might conclude that there is nothing that can be done to improve the photo--it is too much like others that have come before it. Some others would rather see the photo transformed into something that pleases their own pre-conceived notion of what is beautiful. Others would rather conclude--pretty photo, difficult/or can't be improved. As some others do, I think there is something deeper to be found here in this photo--in my case I enjoy the contrast between the mundane foreground and the spectacular background. Some do not feel this way. These are all valid points, but one thing is for sure: critiquing is hard work!

a most excellent shot of "The racetrack" I liked the color in the backround sky. I am a sucker for that.....

I like it. Even those who had severe criticism found it worthwhile enough to take the time to comment on it.

I like the tire photo, too. That one is especially mysterious.

I would give this a high rating. I've only seen this type of image once before - in a book that I bought. I like this photo. I also find the subject very intrigueing.

 

I think that it must obviously have been ghosts that moved this rock (or maybe just one ghost). It is Death Valley after all.

 

Martin, I congratulate you. You've succeeded in making a beautiful photo, and also you've created an image that is surprisingly controversial.

 

P.S. At first I didn't find it beautiful, and I couldn't understand why people were calling this a beautiful image. Now, for some reason, I think it IS beautiful. Hmmm...

Visit this place for info. about the moving rocks.

 

http://www.death-valley.us/article332.html

 

Happy holidays!

 

Scott

 

 

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i really can't believe this..i dunno how it happens...but it's really a great picture i'ved ever seen,..

This photograph is technically amazing. I have watched many shows on this strange occurance and no one really knows why or how it happens but it is real. They do move. I was thinking if it happens when the ground is frozen then it would probably not leave a trail as the ground would be too hard to make a scar. All in all this is a wonderful image.

Very nice shot, great composition. BUT, I have seen it before. see the below link fop another shot at the same location, although this one is very "photoshoped"

 

http://www.dpchallenge.com/image.php?IMAGE_ID=416191

One of the best race track shot I ever saw. Wonderful.

wow i really like it!