The puny hand of man...
Dec 2, 2020 11:42:30 #
Charlie157
Loc: San Diego, CA
rockdog wrote:
...so many folks in need of self-verification in the face of nature!
It's a beautiful photo. And, yes, it's like cats and dogs marking their territory. To me, the photo shows the hand of man against the hand of nature.
Dec 2, 2020 11:50:02 #
Like a dog lifting his leg on a fire hydrant. to some people making your presence known is important 
Dec 2, 2020 12:05:04 #
Dec 2, 2020 12:17:59 #
photoam
Loc: Fergus Falls, MN
It seems to me that this image and many shown here are overly processed. Like the enhance color or brilliance slider was unfortunately pushed too far to the right. Impressive but unrealistic.
I am an older amateur with a nice compact camera. My only editing software is Apple Photos.
I am an older amateur with a nice compact camera. My only editing software is Apple Photos.
Dec 2, 2020 13:26:20 #
Curmudgeon wrote:
Like a dog lifting his leg on a fire hydrant. to some people making your presence known is important
Perfect analogy!
Dec 2, 2020 14:11:59 #
scallihan
Loc: Tigard, OR
At least the damage is to something that can be replaced, unlike those morons who deface natural features or ancient rock art. 2,000 Anasazi rock art vs. modern moron. (Though the Anasazi were graffitti artists!)
Dec 2, 2020 14:24:47 #
Delta49
Loc: Central Indiana
PP or leaning forward slightly would be the answer in getting the mountain photograph. That way no one sees the stupidity of the stupid.
Dec 2, 2020 14:38:06 #
PatrickAtty
Loc: The Woodlands, TX
rockdog wrote:
...so many folks in need of self-verification in the face of nature!
Dunning Kruger effect.
Dec 2, 2020 14:54:29 #
⅔'s of the shot is the beauty of nature, RD. ⅓ is the stupidity of man. Makes for a contrast for sure.
Dec 2, 2020 14:57:08 #
scallihan wrote:
At least the damage is to something that can be replaced, unlike those morons who deface natural features or ancient rock art. 2,000 Anasazi rock art vs. modern moron. (Though the Anasazi were graffitti artists!)
2000 years ago they had nothing else to express their artistic ideas on other than rock as I doubt very much that they had paper. Animal skins were probably the closest to paper they'd had and rocks were certainly an abundant alternative. And yes, they certainly are morons for destroying priceless antiquities.
Dec 2, 2020 16:11:19 #
Bob Locher
Loc: Southwest Oregon
Sorry to go against the flow, but for one thing, it is only a guard rail that is carved on. And, really, it's kind of sad spending too much time tut-tuting about the guard rail when exquisite beauty is just above it. It would be a lot worse to see beer cans below the rail - but I don't.
Lighten up, people!
Lighten up, people!
Dec 2, 2020 16:30:25 #
whatdat wrote:
Sad that people feel the need to deface nature.
Yes, this post is a little about trying to understand that need, thanks for the comment.
Dec 2, 2020 16:56:29 #
Linda From Maine wrote:
Well, that's certainly a depressing photo.
I still love you, though, Phil 🤗
I still love you, though, Phil 🤗
Love right back to you my friend. My use of the word puny was a deliberate attempt to reduce the depressing aspect of this feeble behavior. It interests me that in view of all of this natural beauty, folks have a need to say "I'm here, I'm here!" This is a view of the Walker River as it flows down the Eastern slope of the Sierras. It was taken from an overlook on Sonora Pass. I have stopped here many times over the years to admire this view and take a photo or two. This time I just couldn't ignore these lonely souls marking thier territory. Very few of us have any real need to announce our presence in such an obtrusive way.
There are exceptions like this photo from my files, from the net, author unknown, but I'm guessing it wasn't Meriwether Lewis!
Be well!
Dec 2, 2020 16:58:56 #
UTMike wrote:
"Fools' names and fools' faces often appear in public places"
Take nothing but pictures, leave nothing but footprints. Thanks Mike.
Dec 2, 2020 17:03:26 #
J-SPEIGHT wrote:
That is sad to see Phil.
I guess it is better than spray paint on granite boulders and Redwoods. Thanks for the visit Jack.
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