The puny hand of man...
Dec 2, 2020 21:07:16 #
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!)
Damage to antiquities is unforgivable!
Dec 2, 2020 21:10:52 #
Delta49 wrote:
PP or leaning forward slightly would be the answer in getting the mountain photograph. That way no one sees the stupidity of the stupid.
Thanks for the comment Delta49. As per previous comments, this was deliberate photo taken from a place where I have successfully photographed this charming valley without the hand of man.
Dec 2, 2020 21:12:30 #
Dec 2, 2020 21:14:26 #
John from gpwmi wrote:
⅔'s of the shot is the beauty of nature, RD. ⅓ is the stupidity of man. Makes for a contrast for sure.
Thanks for the comment John, stay well.
Dec 2, 2020 21:24:06 #
Bob Locher wrote:
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!
You are right of course and as I stated above I have photographed this view of the Walker River many times from this overlook....as I was overlooking this guard rail. This photo was my take on the need to say "I'm here!". Thanks for the comment on the comments Bob.
Dec 2, 2020 21:28:49 #
CLF wrote:
Phil, I agree. Ignoring the trash, great photo. 
Greg
Greg
Hi Greg, thanks for the visit. This is the first year in many that I have not had two or three trips across the seasonal Sierra passes. I have missed the mountains.
Dec 2, 2020 22:19:16 #
What is that they say about “fool’s names and fool’s faces often appear in public places?” That statement comes to mind with this well done shot.
Dec 2, 2020 22:29:41 #
Dec 2, 2020 23:37:56 #
vicksart wrote:
What is that they say about “fool’s names and fool’s faces often appear in public places?” That statement comes to mind with this well done shot.
Hi and thank you from across the bay Vicki. Hope all is well with you and your family.
Dec 2, 2020 23:38:08 #
Dec 3, 2020 07:24:48 #
UTMike wrote:
"Fools' names and fools' faces often appear in public places"
Well said.
Dec 4, 2020 21:30:15 #
The view is spectacular, Phil. Many obviously wasted a lot of time when the should have been enjoying nature!
Dec 5, 2020 00:11:57 #
Cwilson341 wrote:
The view is spectacular, Phil. Many obviously wasted a lot of time when the should have been enjoying nature!
Hi Carol, it is a spectacular view and one I missed very much this year. Hope we get a chance for a visit next year. Thanks for the comment, keep well.
Dec 6, 2020 01:00:57 #
At least it appears to be on a handrail or other man-made structure and not on a natural object.
Ron
Ron
Dec 6, 2020 02:43:38 #
cucharared wrote:
At least it appears to be on a handrail or other man-made structure and not on a natural object.
Ron
Ron
You are right Ron, as defacements go it almost has a well polished and rustically ornamental quality...which I was playing with here. And yes it is a whole lot better than spray painting granite boulders but it still feels like a puny effort and time wasted that could have been spent looking at that beautiful valley. Thanks for the comment.
Phil
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