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Mushroom Rock III


Mushroom Rock III
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Copyright: Gregory Wagner (fotoguy22) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 110 W: 64 N: 271] (1811)
Genre: Places
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2007-06-07
Categories: Nature
Camera: Canon 1D MKII N, Canon EF 22-55mm f/4-5.6 USM, 1 Gig CF card, Circular polarising filter
Exposure: f/16, 1/60 seconds
Details: Tripod: Yes
More Photo Info: [view]
Photo Version: Original Version
Date Submitted: 2007-06-21 22:15
Viewed: 871
Points: 16
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
Third photo in a short series of Mushroom Rocks.

Mushroom Rock State Park is located in Ellsworth County and is the smallest state park in Kansas, only 5 acres of land making up the entire park. However, what it lacks in size is more than made up in historical and geological significance. The mushroom-shaped rocks were created by the erosion of softer dirt and sandstone under the heavier and harder rock above. The mushroom rocks were a major landmark for pioneers taveling the Fremont Trail in the 1800's and were a favorite meeting spot for Indians.

The town of Carniero is the closest community to the park. Mushroom Rock State Park is on Avenue K (a gravel road), about a mile due south of Carniero and approximately 25 miles west-southwest of Salina.
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  • crckt Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1400 W: 68 N: 1315] (6835)
  • [2007-06-21 22:27]

Hi Gregory,
This rock is amazing! Looks so much like a mushroom. great post.
Regards,
Shaeri

Hello Gregory
Interesting rock formation - I can see how it would be a significant landmark. Nice composition and detail in the darker areas.
Regards,
Greg

Hello!! We have similar structures here in Argentina (come and see my photos!).
I really like the mood and colors of this simple shot.
Keep sharing!!
p:_

nice colors interesting subject good focus

Hello Gregory! This is wonderful, I have never seen this place so thanks for sharing. Your composition is very creative and very well done. For this shot to work the foreground element on the left needs to be very sharp and it is. Well done!

TFS
Doug

Hi Gregory,
Good shot on a interesting place!

Regards,
Philip

Another great composition of the 'shroom rocks. Crystal clear and perfect color and light.

TFS

Mel

Hi Gregory,
I for one hadn't come across a photo of this famous place. Excellent note to complement a very well taken image. Good way to demonstrate the effects of wind erosion.
With Greetings from India
Sabyasachi

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