Mighty Uluru Under Storm Cloud

Ronald Rockman

Mighty Uluru Under Storm Cloud

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I recieved a phone call from a friend at Uluru who told me that it was
“Raining on The Rock”

I had only ever seen it with solid blue skies after numerous visits.

I said to my wife “put on your lippy, were heading for Uluru!

We left Melbourne a few hours later, the distance from Melbourne to Uluru/Ayers Rock is 1170 miles / 2000 kilometres, we stayed one night in Burra an old copper mining town and one night in Coober Pedy where most of the worlds Opals are mined. Coober Pedy is like the wild west !

We arrived at the Uluru / Kata Tjuta National Park around 3pm after driving through wonderful torrential rain with low visibility for hours.

I dropped my wife off at the resort and drove like crazy the next 14 kilometres deep into the area where Uluru sat so majestic, it is so large that from 10 kilometres out you feel like you could almost reach out and touch it.

The rain hadn’t eased , I was shooting with Agfa Ulta Proffesional film which was only 50 ISO, so very slow with exceptionally high colour saturation.
I didn’t think I would have enough light to take a shot!

As I drove closer the rain started to ease and would you believe the sun came out, I stopped my car in a non designated area, grabbed my camera and looked through my viewfinder. I was using a Leica R8 with a 200mm lens,
It was too powerful and I had to run into a field of “Ouch” thisles behind me to get the whole of Uluru in the frame. As I walked backwards I slipped and twisted my ankle ‘Big Ouch” but I had to get the shot !!!

I finally had it all in frame ..Click.. Gotcha..click..Gotcha, then,oh no, I was out of film, couldn’t believe it !!!

I hobbled back to the car, changed the film over, looked up and the cloud was gone!!!!

I didn’t see the results for 3 weeks, had to wait till I arrived back in Melbourne to take the film to the pro lab, when I collected the proof sheet they told me I had a winner.

I was overwhelmed with the result, I don’t believe there is another image like this anywhere.

I hope you enjoy this image

Ronald Rockman

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!!Pastel red to burgundy and spinifex to gold,
We’ve just come out of the Mulga where the plains forever roll.
And Albert Namatjira has painted all the scenes,
And a shower has changed the lustre of our land.

And it’s raining on the Rock,
In a beautiful country,
And I’m proud to travel this big land,
As an Aborigine.
And it’s raining on the Rock

What an almighty sight to see,
And I’m wishing and I’m dreaming that you were here with me.

Everlasting daisies and a beautiful desert rose
Where does their beauty come from heaven knows.
I could ask the wedge-tail but he’s away too high,
I wonder if he understands it’s wonderful to fly.
It cannot be described with a picture,
The mesmerising colours of the Olgas.
Or the grandeur of the Rock
Uluru has power!

And it’s raining on the Rock,
In a beautiful country,
And I’m proud to travel this big land,
As an Aborigine.
And it’s raining on the Rock
What an almighty sight to see,
And I’m wishing and I’m dreaming that you were here with me.

John Williamson Raining On The Rock

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Mighty Uluru Under Storm Cloud by Ronald Rockman
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  • linda858100

    linda858100

    MARVELOUS .

  • Ronald Rockman replied

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  • drec

    drec

    Well done, you have the cloud and some waterfalls. Dedicated

  • Ronald Rockman replied

    Taaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa

  • aaronschwartz

    aaronschwartz

    wonderful picture – and a great story – thanks

  • Ronald Rockman replied

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  • JudyBJ

    JudyBJ

    Absolutely spectacular !

  • Ronald Rockman replied

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  • Maximus

    Maximus

    wow Rock you rock. I have been there in the rain but never got such an image. :)

  • Ronald Rockman replied

    Taaaaaaaaaaa

  • Ciska

    Ciska

    Such a wonderful capture!!!

  • Ronald Rockman replied

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  • Keith Reesor

    Keith Reesor

    Phenomenal capture and story Rock!!

  • Ronald Rockman replied

    Taaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa

  • Hans Goepel

    Hans Goepel

    Wow Rock you rock. I have been there in the rain but never got such an image. You’re a lucky man this is a rear avant, for it to rain. But I am sure you already now this

  • Ronald Rockman replied

    Taaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa

  • Kelly  J

    Kelly J

    STUNNING!!!!!!!!

  • Ronald Rockman replied

    Taaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

  • JohnThunderbird

    JohnThunderbird

    Ronald yes it does rain on the old rock, and underneath there is fresh water a plenty. A very sacred site for the Indigenous folk and taboo to climb, but some just don’t respect others wishes. nice shot.

  • Ronald Rockman replied

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  • Kim Grace

    Kim Grace

    Never seen anything like this mate, i lived in the territory for 7 years, saw flood, cyclone, fire and just about everything old Mother Nature had to show but this image is incredible, you were very privileged to be there…

  • Ronald Rockman replied

    Thanks Kim, it was quite a moment in my life, I sent a 36’ x 30’ print to the elders at Uluru, I was told they had framed it and it is their office, I would like to think thats true.
    I was impressed your art work Kim, the salt painting is a great work, I really appreciate it after travelling the Outback for over 35 years and seeing the naturual wonders of our beutiful land.
    Cheers,
    Rock

  • CrimsonLotus

    CrimsonLotus

    Your image is just incredible. I love the story you accompanied it with… I’ve only just dragged myself away from shooting on film… and I know exactly how you felt when you ran out of film.

    The drive, the twisted ankle, the ouch thistles… and such a magnificent shot. Truly I’m in awe of it. Congratulations.

  • Ronald Rockman replied

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  • stickelsimages

    stickelsimages

    Fantastic Ron, missed the rain on the rock this year by a couple of days myself. You deserved all the success you recieved. Very well done….& a great image! Cheers Lee

  • Ronald Rockman replied

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  • Chris Clark

    Chris Clark

    beautiful image of a very sacred place, when I visited the tour guide says Uluru is far more magnificent when there is a storm as the waterfalls run down the sides and lightning above lights up the whole area. This is going to my favourites and will one day visit Uluru again

  • Ronald Rockman replied

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  • Leon  Walker

    Leon Walker

    Magnificent!!!

  • Ronald Rockman replied

    Taaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa

  • misiabe80

    misiabe80

    Amazing work my dear friend:))

  • Ronald Rockman replied

    Pleased you came by Monica !
    Happy days,
    Rock

  • Damian Harding

    Damian Harding

    great capture…well done !

  • Ronald Rockman replied

    Thanks Damien for the comment
    Cheers
    Rock

  • earthangel

    earthangel

    The colours are amazing – very well done with the difficult light there must have been. The cloud almost looks like snow – or icing on a cake – like this image must have been for you, congratulations. I hope you slept well after travelling all that way in a hurry!

  • Ronald Rockman replied

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    Hi earthangel thanks for your wonderful comments, I lucky I can drive for 12 hours straight and then hop back in the car after a shower and go sight seeing, different though if I have to drive from Brighton to Hawthorn !!
    Cheers,
    Rock

  • everascot

    everascot

    I certainly haven’t seen anything else like this at Uluru….great effort to capture this, well done and congratulations being featured on today’s Home Page.

    Happy Australia Day to you and yours.

  • Ronald Rockman replied

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  • Elaine van Dyk

    Elaine van Dyk

    Congratulations, Ronald, on having this work featured on the home page!

  • Ronald Rockman replied

    Taaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa

  • Geoff  Coleman - Landscapes

    Geoff Coleman...

    Now that is simply beyond brilliant – I certainly have never seen anything like this shot of Uluru. And what a story to go with it – talk about commitment – kudos to you and capturing this moment so masterfully.

  • Ronald Rockman replied

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  • Craig Watson

    Craig Watson

    think I’ve added this to my favs before… but doing it again if I have…

    Great shot… certainly a different view than most get to see!

  • Ronald Rockman replied

    Taaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa x 2

  • Anne van Alkemade

    Anne van Alkemade

    Wonderful image Rock. Congrats on the home page too.

  • Ronald Rockman replied

    big belated thaaaaaaaaaanks
    Rock

  • Tatiana R

    Tatiana R

    Wonderful unique image and great story! Well deserved congratulations on the Home Page feature on the Australia Day!

  • Ronald Rockman replied

    A VERY BIG belated thanks Tatiana
    Rock

  • Steve Falla

    Steve Falla

    what a sight and a stunning shot!

  • Ronald Rockman replied

    A VERY BIG belated thanks Steverino

  • bidjara

    bidjara

    Rock well bloody done Mate on the RB homepage feature….......its a beautiful image and you so well deserve it and on Aussie Day too!!! Mel

  • Ronald Rockman replied

    A VERY BIG belated thanks Mel, I didn’t see it there boo hoo, but I was well informed LOL
    Rock

  • Xandru

    Xandru

    Truly a winner shot, Rock! Congratulations on the homepage feature.

  • Ronald Rockman replied

    A VERY BIG belated thanks

  • Virginia McGowan

    Virginia McGowan

    super fab pic R. congrats on the H.P.

  • Ronald Rockman replied

    A VERY BIG belated thanks Giny

  • Tracey Mac

    Tracey Mac

    Congrats on the Home Page…...excellent image and well worth that trip…..

  • Ronald Rockman replied

    A VERY BIG belated thanks Tracey, how far behind the rest of the world am I ????
    Rock

  • gabryshak

    gabryshak

    it is a winning shot~ and so is the story
    the adventures we have to get that perfect shot
    i love it!!!
    congrats on making home page
    and for all the sales and recognition
    ♥t

  • Ronald Rockman replied

    A VERY BIG belated thanks, I’m starting to catch up haha
    great comments Gab
    Rock

  • brianboyce50

    brianboyce50

    Simply superb – well done.

  • Ronald Rockman replied

    belated thanks brian

  • dinghysailor1

    dinghysailor1

    absolutely amazing capture ! you should put this epic tale into the imagewriting and description groups too!! brilliant work

    ;))))

  • Ronald Rockman replied

    how could I have misssed your marvellous comment, big belated thanks !
    Rock

  • Debbie Sandersfeld

    Debbie Sanders...

    congratulations on the home page. love the way the fog is hugging the land. great image.

  • Ronald Rockman replied

    A VERY BIG belated thanks Debbie !!

  • conilouz

    conilouz

    wonderful image and beautifully captured !!

  • Ronald Rockman replied

    A belated thanks Malta !
    Cheers,
    Rock

  • digidreamgrafix

    digidreamgrafix

    very nice scape

  • Ronald Rockman replied

    A belated thanks d

  • Wendi Donaldson

    Wendi Donaldson

    Amazing.

  • Ronald Rockman replied

    Hi Wendy a belated thanks.
    Cheers,
    Rock

  • Tahnja

    Tahnja

    I loved reading the story of how this shot came about. One in a lifetime shots are worth all the effort.

  • Ronald Rockman replied

    A belated thanks Tahnja
    Rock

  • Roy  Lindman

    Roy Lindman

    Absolutely stunning photo !
    Great timing with clouds.

  • Ronald Rockman replied

    Thanks Roy, pleased you came by.
    Rock

  • Bob Hardy

    Bob Hardy

    Magical Image Rock. What luck (dedication, preparation and skill) you had. I hope you sell lots of this image.
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  • Ronald Rockman replied

    Thanks bob, I appreciate your comment.
    Cheers,
    Rock

  • Sebastiaan Koenen

    Sebastiaan Koenen

    Fantastic photo Ronald! Quite surreal with those colors!

  • Ronald Rockman replied

    Hi Sebastiaan, thanks for your comment, nice of you to come by.
    Cheers
    Rock

  • GailD

    GailD

    This is one place I have been. Magic. No cloud though.
    Fantastic shot. Love the story.

  • Ronald Rockman replied

    I did business at the Rock for years and I was always on stand by for the phone call to tell me the Rains had started. (story at top of page) I guess I had an unfair disadvantage!
    Rock

  • terezadelpilar

    terezadelpilar

    PERFECTION ACHIEVED

  • Ronald Rockman replied

    Now that’s a comment !!!!
    Thanks
    Rock

  • TextureoftheSin

    TextureoftheSin

    Fabulous view! I’ve never seen Ularu in this context before

  • Ronald Rockman replied

    Hi Tots, I do believe this is a unique image of Uluru, I presented one to the Elders, I believe they were very pleased withit.
    Cheers,
    Rock

  • SunnRaTree

    SunnRaTree

    Wow, it looks like the colours are enhanced through photoshop, the lighting is sublime. How amazing to get that green in the plants while maintaining the pinks etc, digital photography really is amazing hey..

  • Ronald Rockman replied

    Have never used photoshop Sunn, I like to leave the images as I shoot them.
    Pleased you came by.
    Cheers,
    Rock

  • SunnRaTree

    SunnRaTree

    Excuse me, film, Leica camera and 50asa!! now I am more astouded !!!

  • Ronald Rockman replied

    That was with my beautiful Leica R8 and superb Leica 200mm lens.
    I returned to Uluru six months later with a Leica R9 and a Leica Sumicrom 80mm 1:4 lens, mmmm what a combination.
    Gave it all up to go digital !! Should have kept the Leica equipment I guess.
    Rock

  • SunnRaTree

    SunnRaTree

    I do so miss my Leica’s. Had to sell in London.

  • Ronald Rockman replied

    Boo hoo that’s terrible, I know the feeling not to have one.
    Cheers
    Rock

  • Starz

    Starz

    hi Rock,
    this is superb !! brilliant colours and fantastic scenery
    are those waterfalls on that monolith
    absolutely loved reading your description. Masterpiece work !!
    a favourite and add to my wish list :))

  • Ronald Rockman replied

    !!

    Thanks Karon for such a wonderful comment, yes those are waterfalls gushing down the sides of Uluru, if you view it larger it will show much more
    Cheers
    Rock

  • Rita  H. Ireland

    Rita H. Ireland

    wow such a lovely capture!

  • Ronald Rockman replied

    Thanks Rita, nice to hear from you.
    Rock

  • Dennis Wetherley

    Dennis Wetherley

    An amazing shot, Ronald. Your storey shows great determination to be in the right place at the right time. It payed dividends this time. Congratulations.

  • Ronald Rockman replied

    Thanks very much Dennis, a wise man once said to me
    “when you go out to take photographs always go alone, for then you can take your time and not be concerned about someone else getting aggitated whilst waiting for you”
    Cheers,
    Ronald

  • Charlene Aycock IPA

    Charlene Aycoc...

    One word awesome!!! Everyone there does amazing photography.

  • Ronald Rockman replied

    Ive actually seen some pretty awful shots LOL
    Thanks for the comment
    Rock

  • connieinwi

    connieinwi

    wonderful capture….

  • Ronald Rockman replied

    Big thanks for coming by.
    Rock

  • Stephen  Williams

    Stephen Williams

    wow fantastic.
    what an amazing sight!

  • Ronald Rockman replied

    Thanks Stepherino
    Rock

  • Eugenio

    Eugenio

    :))) STUNNING SHOT !!!!

  • Ronald Rockman replied

    Thanks for the Stunning comment
    Cheers
    RR

  • JUSTART

    JUSTART

    great shot

  • Ronald Rockman replied

    Thanks a lot for that comment

  • Ronald Rockman replied

    I apprecaitte that comment
    Rock

  • Béla Török

    Béla Török

    Brilliant work!

  • Ronald Rockman replied

    Hey there Bela thanks for taking a peek
    ROCK

  • Daidalos

    Daidalos

    Great capture of that famous rock and very exciting story! With happy end! :)) Fantastic shot.
    My fave.

  • Ronald Rockman replied

    Daidalos you rock, thanks for that great comment.
    Cheers
    Rock

  • fatdade

    fatdade

    wow rock, what a fantastic story to go along with the even more fantastic shot! hope to get there someday myself… paul

  • Ronald Rockman replied

    Hey Paul, what a journey it would be for you, the Outback is a magical place.
    Cheers
    Rock

  • genaro1

    genaro1

    great work

  • Ronald Rockman replied

    Thanks

  • Scott  d'Almeida

    Scott d'Almeida

    fantastic

  • Ronald Rockman replied

    Onya Scott
    R

  • Meeli Sonn

    Meeli Sonn

    This is absolutely gorgeous. I have not seen such a beautiful Uluru picture before. The white clouds are doing it, I guess.

  • Ronald Rockman replied

    Meeli, I always wanted to travel to the medievil city of Tallin, it must be so beautiful, my grandfathers family were originally from Finland and then drifted down to Latvia before migrating to Australia around 1880’s
    Thanks for your lovelly comment
    Rock

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  • RedRose1

    RedRose1

    Wonderful capture !! :))

  • Ronald Rockman replied

    Big Thanks

  • Mariann Kovats

    Mariann Kovats

    Awesome capture, comp and colors are outstanding! Wow!! I love it.

  • Ronald Rockman replied

    Mariaan, I thank you for the wonderful words.
    Cheers
    Rock

  • Paul  Francis

    Paul Francis

    I have just had a look at your work and the Uluru shot really caught my eye. What a great shot beautifully captured and presested.

  • Ronald Rockman replied

    Thanks for that Paul, I always enjoy being there its such a wonderful area to visit.
    Cheers
    Rock

  • johannesfrank

    johannesfrank

    This is very beautiful the colors are just super !!!

  • Ronald Rockman replied

    Very nice of you to comment Johannes,
    Allthe best
    Rock

  • rightasrain

    rightasrain

    My goodness! That’s amazing – a glorious unique view that I’ve never seen of the rock!

  • Ronald Rockman replied

    How fortunate was I to captue the little white cloud.
    Thanks for coming by.
    R

  • armadillozenith

    armadillozenith

    Amazing image! I have never seen a photo of Uluru cloud-capped like that before.

  • armadillozenith

    armadillozenith

    .. and I just read your description of how you came to take that picture. Talk about commitment, and suffering for your art! LOL so glad you are rewarded for it!

  • Ronald Rockman replied

    Shot with professional film and developed and printed in one of out top labs.
    I have done some incrediblly silly risky things in my life to get a shot LOL
    Thanks for the comment
    Rock

  • Sharona

    Sharona

    Spectacular image.

  • Ronald Rockman replied

    Hey thanks Sharona !
    Rock

  • Martina Fagan

    Martina Fagan

    Wow just stunning

  • Ronald Rockman replied

    Thanks Marsbub, nice of you to take a peek
    Rock

  • rightasrain

    rightasrain

    Oh my goodness, how could I not read your story with this photo! Anyway, it was a great read Ronald! Love this bit lol “I said to my wife “put on your lippy, were heading for Uluru!”...

  • Ronald Rockman replied

    I often would come home in the middle of the day and say that “Put on your lippy were heading off”, it was like a mystery tour for my wife, sometimes we would be away for weeks, some times only a day trip somewhere interesting. ers
    Rock
    Che

  • Jeremy Wallace

    Jeremy Wallace

    stunning. Is that water running off the rock?

  • Ronald Rockman replied

    Yes Jeremy, there are large dams up ther ethat store water during the rains when they come which isn’t often, when full the water gushes down the face, amazing waterfalls to watch.

  • Teodorac

    Teodorac

    Thank you very much Rock!
    All your photos are outstanding !!!
    Greetings! Teodora

  • Ronald Rockman replied

    Why I thank you Teodrac for that glowing complimenta
    Cheers
    Rock

  • AroonKalandy

    AroonKalandy

    Gorgeous Image…....lovely compo…..........

  • Ronald Rockman replied

    Big thanks for coming by and posting a comment
    Cheers
    Rock

  • Cee Neuner

    Cee Neuner

    Awesome. I just love RB, I get to see the world and all the beauty in it. Wonderful capture.

  • Ronald Rockman replied

    That’s the beauty of the Bubble, see the world before you without travelling very far
    Cheers
    Rock

  • Steve Chapple

    Steve Chapple

    Absolutely perfect. A true one of shot. I doubt we mere mortals would ever be so lucky to visit and see this. The 50 iso film gives a stunning vibrancy and your story about the mad dash, the injuries, tells a story of a true photographer!!!

    “To me, photography is the simultaneous recognition, in a fraction of a second, of the significance of an event.”
    Henri Cartier-Bresson

  • Ronald Rockman replied

    Hi Steve,
    Iwaited so many years to get the call that it was raining on Uluru, it really was a mad dash to get there before it stopped. I enjoyed using that 50 iso film, the deep saturated colours it gave were nothing short of amazing, I often had people ask me what filters I was using, “none I would reply, just terrific film and marvellous camera equipment”
    Cartier -Bresson only shot with a Leica Rangefinder and a 50mm lens!
    Thanks for your very inspiring words Steve.
    Regards
    Rock

  • George Banks

    George Banks

    Fantastic image…

  • Ronald Rockman replied

    Big thanks George, appreciatte that
    Rock

  • Kenny Gulley Jr.

    Kenny Gulley Jr.

    looks as if mighty uluru is hiding himself in a veil and behind her greatness
    tears flow down her sides

  • Ronald Rockman replied

    Tears from all the people climbing up and down it I assume, it is something I wouldn’t do as it upsets the traditional owners.
    Cheers
    Rock

  • Lois  Bryan

    Lois Bryan

    Oh, Rock this gives me goosebumps!!!!! Stunning beauty!!!! I’ve seen many images of Uluru … but none compare with this capture!!!!! Breathtaking!!!!

  • Ronald Rockman replied

    Hey Lois now thats a big wrap, thank you thank you, I guess I should show it to the right people to have it published or in a gallery, oh well one day maybe.
    Cheers
    Rock

  • Rosalie Scanlon

    Rosalie Scanlon

    Wow, stunning capture of this beautiful area. I’ve never seen a prettier shot of this well known place.

  • rightasrain

    rightasrain

    Sounds like an exciting way to live, Rock – upping stakes and on your way again! I heard on the grapevine the rock may be closed to climbers one day? Good idea in my opinion. I for one wouldn’t climb it but that’s mainly because I simply wouldn’t make it to the top.

  • Ronald Rockman replied

    Most people Rosalie take the same shot in the thousands each year of Uluru standing in front of a bland blue sky, I always searched for something different, I have some images of Uluru totally under mist in the early morning which I like very much.
    Thanks for the comments.
    Rock

  • Ronald Rockman replied

    I did quite a lot of business at Uluru, I supplied the souveneir shop/cafe with embroidered and screen printed tee shirts, polo shirts, caps, jackets etc, they told me on one trip that they never disclose how many people fall and are killed up there, there are deep ravines on top and if they are sill enough to go away from the climbing chain (which they do) and fall down the ravines, they won’t risk the life of the ranges to rescue them. They should ban the climb as it against the wishes of the Elders.

  • sundawg7

    sundawg7

    Compliments Ron for the splendid landscape image. Love the cloud blanketing Uluru. Regards, Ron

  • Ronald Rockman replied

    Thanks Ron, thanks for the compliment, I apprecaite that
    RR

  • rightasrain

    rightasrain

    Gosh that’s really quite something about how many people die up there then. You’re right, you don’t hear about that. Yes they should ban climbing it – why can’t it just be enjoyed for its majesty from a distance.

  • Licbar

    Licbar

    excellent image

  • Ronald Rockman replied

    Thanks for coming by to look at my works Licbar
    Cheers’
    Rock

  • Cathy Cale

    Cathy Cale

    Wow, what a capture. AND….what you went through to get it.. Fantastic capture and story! Truely dedicated artist!! ({:o)

  • Melinda Gaal

    Melinda Gaal

    WOW! This is stunning. Fantastic colour. Well done.

  • csujit61

    csujit61

    what a great capture !!!

  • Adrian Paul
  • Ronald Rockman replied

    Wow, Thanks Adrian, I really appreciate being featured twice today, very inspiring to say the least.
    Rergards
    Rock

  • cieloverde

    cieloverde

    A rock that tends to be an icon of the place and that certainly changes color depending on the day and time…....

  • cieloverde

    cieloverde

    Congratulaciones por el FEATURE !

  • Sean Jansen

    Sean Jansen

    Awesome job here ! I would know that rock anywhere…..many congrats on your features. Well deserved !

  • danita clark

    danita clark

    WOW !

  • Shoaib .

    Shoaib .

    have always wanted to visit uluru … enormous rock
    nice shot

  • Jens Helmstedt

    Jens Helmstedt

    Great capture Ronald!

  • Foxfires

    Foxfires

    The first thing I wanted to do when I saw this image, was to breath deeply. I can practically smell the earthy scent of sage, dirt, rock, sky…..

    I treasure the beauty you’ve captured, as well as the tale told of your adventure to make it happen.

  • Laurie Search

    Laurie Search

    Oh, tb, this is gorgeous!!!!

  • Albert Sellaman
  • van049

    van049



    BEAUTIFUL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!xxx

  • Blessedphoto

    Blessedphoto

    wow~wow fantasstic shot!!
    amazing!

  • Ronald Rockman replied

    I was Blessed to be there Blessed
    RR

  • Linda Callaghan

    Linda Callaghan

    stunning photo of the Rock…..you were indeed blessed to be there at the right time ….what an amazing shot!

  • Ronald Rockman replied

    Hi Linda, I waited many years to get the phone call to tell me it was raining on the rock
    Rock

  • Derek Dobbie

    Derek Dobbie

    Great story….2000km drive…..jeese….thats dedication….

  • Ronald Rockman replied

    Derek, I had to drive home as well !! round trip was about 5000 km
    worth every minute, I love travelling this big country.
    Cheers
    Rock

  • aperture1

    aperture1

    Stunning photograph!! Well done

  • Ronald Rockman replied

    Very pleased you came by for a visit, thanks fhe for the compliment.
    Cheers
    Rock

  • anisja

    anisja

    Great capture , fabulous work and an extraordinary photo.

  • Ronald Rockman replied

    I thank you anisja for all of your wonderful comments on my work.
    Cheers,
    Rock

  • melbourneguy75

    melbourneguy75

    This is one of the best photos I’ve seen of the Rock, anywhere.. fantastic capture.

  • Ronald Rockman replied

    Hey David, now that’s what I call a massive compliments !!!!
    Thanks mate.
    Cheers
    Rock

  • Yuri Lev

    Yuri Lev

    Rock, your story that comes with the photo illustrates the resolve and passion of a man that deserves to be called “photographer.” I salute you, the photograph and the story.

  • Ronald Rockman replied

    Thanks Yuri for the very inspiring comments, I truly apprecaite them coming from a photographer of your calibre.
    Warm Regards,
    Rock

  • bevanimage

    bevanimage

    This is the MOST amazing capture of Uluru I have ever seen! I know I’ve viewed it before, and remembered it so well, but I can’t believe I didn’t comment on it then! Anyway it’s spectacular and memorable and goes straight to the favs so I don’t lose it again.

  • Ronald Rockman replied

    Thanks Bevan, I apprecaite your comments
    Rock

  • Gary Kelly

    Gary Kelly

    Here we go again. A bloke needs to pack a lunch to get to the bottom on all your comments. However, this time I remember what I’m supposed to comment on. Uluru. Yes, that’s toooooo good! And that cloud. Where did you get that from? I mean how lucky can you get? Sheesh.

  • Ronald Rockman replied

    Gary I had this up on the bubble 3 years ago,it had over 200 hits at that stage which I lost when I left the Bubble for 12 months.
    Keep clicking friend.
    Cheers
    Rock

  • Mary Campbell

    Mary Campbell

    Your work is amazingly beautiful. I’m enjoying my morning walk thru your gallery.

  • Ronald Rockman replied

    Pleased you took the time Mary to go for the stroll, I am chuffed that
    you enjoyed it.
    Regards,
    Rock

  • Brian Carey

    Brian Carey

    Great shot!

  • Ronald Rockman replied

    Big thanks Brian.
    Rock

  • Donovan wilson

    Donovan wilson

    So good a shot that i have had on my mind ..well done.

  • Ronald Rockman replied

    Hey Donovan, so nice of you to leave a great comment.
    Cheers
    Rock

  • Luca Renoldi

    Luca Renoldi

    It’s just incredable,what a shot,fantastic scenery and colors.

  • Ronald Rockman replied

    Really appreciated comment, thank you very much

  • Brayso

    Brayso

    Met you at the garage sale today and took your advice and looked up your work. Some really good stuff. This shot of Ayers Rock is unique; I’ve never seen a shot like it before. The Agfa Ultra really enhances the colour saturation. Braham Sacks

  • Ronald Rockman replied

    Hi Braham (Avraham) it was a pleasure meeting you and Peter
    on Saturday, I’m pleased you took the time to have a look at my
    portfolio.It was a sad day when Agfa stopped producing that
    wonderful film, now I do it with my digital SLR set to high colour saturation.
    Stay happy and well,
    Rock

  • coppertrees

    coppertrees

    Fantastic Ron thhis one is a winner

  • coppertrees
  • vincent bruno

    vincent bruno 7 days ago

    what a beautiful and mesmerizing capture. i can feel It’s spiritual power even though I live on the other side of the earth from it. I wish I could go there.

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