Stone Madonna
Blue Mass was so named by early settlers who perceived the enormous rock formations that dominate the meandering canyon, as religious icons.
Passing through Blue Mass – walking among these stone giants – is a spiritual experience, indeed!
Blue Mass Scenic Area – Kern Mountains, Eastern Nevada / Western Utah
(2009.JUL.01)
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funkybunch
wow, amazing rocks, great shot
Arla M. Ruggles replied
Thank you, funkybunch!
KarenKSmith
WOW Arla this is amazing…excellent shot. Is this carved by nature or man?
Arla M. Ruggles replied
Thanks, Karen!!
Artistry by Mother Nature. This formation is probably about 30’ high.
Bob Wall
Cool shot. Do you have pics of other formations here?
Arla M. Ruggles replied
Thanks, Bob!
Yes, I got a few more yesterday—it was raining, so we’ll see how they came out.
arvyart
Hi, Arla! I’m so angry! This work is copyrighted since 2004. Moreover, it was exhibited. Lol!!! Amazing capture, dear Arla! I’m so glad you did that drive. I cannot wait to see more images from that amazing place. That is nothing but gallery of stone sculptures. :)))
Arla M. Ruggles replied
It is an amazing, magical place! The rain put a damper on my excursion, but think I got some good ones.
Lyn Thomsen
That’s amazing Aria, look forward to seeing more of these.Lyn
Arla M. Ruggles replied
Thank you, Lyn! I should have a few more ready, tonight.
KatsEye
Superb capture.
Arla M. Ruggles replied
Thanks very much, Kat!
dawndavies
wow amazing,dawnx
fuelthesoul
this one is really cool.
Vanessa Barklay
Wow, amazing shape just like a Madonna :O)
Arla M. Ruggles replied
Thank you so much, Vanessa!
Isa Rodriguez
wow…... I am so drawn to this!!! immediate feeling of peace comes to me.. how great the world we live in . i sure do thank you for entering this into our ‘elephants in the clouds”:challenge.. it has made my day
Arla M. Ruggles replied
How wonderful to hear that, Isa!
Blue Mass is a mystical place, indeed.
Marilyn Baldey 26 days ago
Great rock, good to see it.