Sorry, I could not resist the pun. We found these polished sandstone pebbles growing along the banks of the mighty Buffalo during my workshop yesterday. We had another terrific group of photographers in workshops this past two weeks (galleries will be online shortly) with one more group next weekend. I hope to be able to join you guys for part of your gathering (your cabin will be about two miles away from mine as the crow flies, or 15 miles via road) - if you have time I'll take you down into the new Smith Creek Scenic Area (I have a key to the gate so will be able to save two miles of hiking)...
Posted by Randy Wilson on April 22, 2007 at 11:49 PM
Ah, I bet you painted those rocks yourself.
But really, I hope Pam is doing well and that this surgery will take care of her back problems once and for all.
Posted by Wayne Rhodus on April 23, 2007 at 12:28 AM
Tim, that's a handsome group of rocks you've got there! I especially like the one you used the red & yellow highlighter's on!
I'm keepin' my eyes on the weather now. Sounds like some mid-week rain possible around here. Hope there's plenty in your neck of the woods!
It is amazing how many colored rocks you can find while walking along a Buffalo "beach." I don't think most folks ever bother to look down. By the way, in general wet rocks are much richer in color than dry ones and a mister is part of my camera bag even when I am not shooting flowers.
My lovely bride is doing quite well after the surgery and will be up chasing me around in no time.
No telling what the weather is going to be like this week or for the weekend - as usual your best shooting will probably be early and late, leaving the middle of the day for long naps under the shade trees! (or for shooting IR if anyone has a camera/filter)
Posted by Glenn Carter on April 23, 2007 at 12:10 PM
Tim, nice group. What's that shiny one in the middle?
Now you give Pam some time to get better before you start making her carry all your gear again. Ha! Ha!
That shiny rock must be some sort of shale as it did not soak up the water like the sandstone rocks did. When I spray something down I will often wait a little while so that the water is soaked up a little bit - still keeping the rich color but not the sheen. I kind of liked the lone shiny rock though so I left it.
I could gaze at this one for a long time - such beautiful soft color and textures. There's just something I really like about rounded rocks...they're so soothing to look at.
I could be wrong, but I'm thinking the lovely rounded and polished green rock is a tightly-cemented glauconitic sandstone, with little or no porosity. For inquiring minds that want to know, glauconite usually indicates a slow rate of sedimentation in a marine environment. But whatever it is, it sure is purdy!
Posted by Rob Graham on April 27, 2007 at 10:14 PM
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7 repliesBut really, I hope Pam is doing well and that this surgery will take care of her back problems once and for all.
I'm keepin' my eyes on the weather now. Sounds like some mid-week rain possible around here. Hope there's plenty in your neck of the woods!
My lovely bride is doing quite well after the surgery and will be up chasing me around in no time.
No telling what the weather is going to be like this week or for the weekend - as usual your best shooting will probably be early and late, leaving the middle of the day for long naps under the shade trees! (or for shooting IR if anyone has a camera/filter)
Now you give Pam some time to get better before you start making her carry all your gear again. Ha! Ha!
Seriously, hope she's better soon.
Glenn
I could be wrong, but I'm thinking the lovely rounded and polished green rock is a tightly-cemented glauconitic sandstone, with little or no porosity. For inquiring minds that want to know, glauconite usually indicates a slow rate of sedimentation in a marine environment. But whatever it is, it sure is purdy!