- That is a cool sunset.
- Hey, not so close to the lake - you just ate!
- Awww Mommmmmm!
- I think I WILL go south. Or north. I'm gonna make it on my own!
- I think he's over there.............. - Phoenix828979
- If we're such a great rock group, how come none of us play guitar?! - jimevans_2000
- I played ukulele in middle school...
- I've always been the littlest in any group. - PondInk :
- I think this one is JESUS - "MOOSE"
- The lesser known Sermon on the Lake?
Greet the Golden Hour
We thought if we walked north a bit and then came back, the light would break the clouds. We were more than right.
betsiebay.net/blog/rock-gallery and also check out a slideshow of our photos
Comments and faves
jenny murray, I am Jacques Strappe, MiMuckdog, pattisunshine, and 92 other people added this photo to their favorites.
jenny murray (70 months ago | reply)
They look like they're watching the sunset.
farlane (70 months ago | reply)
Yeah. I don't know if its anthropomorphism or design, but they definitely appeared oriented towards the water.
jenny murray (70 months ago | reply)
I just read the title of this photo. Was it titled before? Let's just delete my dumb comment then. ;)
farlane (70 months ago | reply)
Let's just say it wasn't.
caterpillars (70 months ago | reply)
what a fun thing to see!
farlane (70 months ago | reply)
You know it! My hat is way off to the creator(s). Strange to say it's one of the most impressive sights I've ever seen.
Ed Roth (70 months ago | reply)
What in the world was this for? We just got home today from "up north" on the other side, near Alpena, and saw a sunrise, but no sunsets (ofcourse) over a big lake. This photo REALLY draws the curiosity out of the viewer.
taterfalls (70 months ago | reply)
What a great find. Makes ya wonder what they were thinking about.
smiles7 (70 months ago | reply)
This is most unusual, most cool and allot of work............awesome.
Thomas Wirt (70 months ago | reply)
Here is an old postcard of the beach at Frankfort:
farlane (70 months ago | reply)
I think it was just for the sheer joy of creation, but I wondered too what motivated this level of work.
That is one heck of a postcard. There's a ton of fashion going on for sure! The sculptures are (were?) located up at that point.
Ken has his photos up now - here's a slideshow of our photos
Tgrab. (70 months ago | reply)
Very cool find,sweet shot, but someone has way to much time on there hands.
Ed Roth (70 months ago | reply)
Absolutely amazing. Some of those pilings look like they defy the basic laws of physics - were any of them glued or mortared in some way? Art for the sake of art - thanks so much for passing these on Andy.
suesue2 (70 months ago | reply)
This is very zen Andy ......... love it ;-))
xoxo
iloverainstorms (70 months ago | reply)
someone sure had a lot of #1 time #2 patience. I like it, very creative!
1ManWithACamera (70 months ago | reply)
These are incredible.
tugba.sen (70 months ago | reply)
wow!
ludovic pizzera (70 months ago | reply)
wonderful =0)
Karims (70 months ago | reply)
fantastic :)
(Andrew) (70 months ago | reply)
Looks like something Andy Goldsworthy would do. I made some of these once, but not this many.
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Sorted3000 (70 months ago | reply)
Wow this is amazing, it must have taken ages to do, nice capture!
beosheep (70 months ago | reply)
I've seen similar moundings near the ruined goldmine at Bushiribana on the island of Aruba. Many 100's of people add to these over many decades. Pagan origin? I'm not entirely sure but I think you're supposed to have good luck (longer life, better sex?) if you take the trouble to build one each time you visit. So, it's v. unlikely that any one person slaved for weeks/months creating these....
farlane (70 months ago | reply)
I think you're correct, beosheep. I heard yesterday that someone made a number of these in a rock bed and then passers-by apparently added to the collection.
I'm interested to see if it becomes a tradition - would be a neat tourist attraction in that it forces a 1 mile walk and welcomes participation.
Thanks everyone for your comments and favorites!
Yolande... (70 months ago | reply)
Super!
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Diann* (70 months ago | reply)
I love this..and hoping that they spread southward. .
lake.sider (70 months ago | reply)
Heading that way soon :-)
farlane (70 months ago | reply)
Thanks Yolande!
That would be cool indeed Diane. Since it appears that they "jes grew" from an initial seed, I can't see why some unidentified beachwalker couldn't spread the virus southward ... or north ... or other directions I guess.
;)
Do me a favor, lake sider, and let me know if they're still there! They're right about a 1/2 mile from the Frankfort Pier.
(fyi, I live an hour north of Frankfort and haven't been back since I took these!)
Phoenix828979 (69 months ago | reply)
How long did THAT take to set up ? =)
farlane (69 months ago | reply)
I'm guessing "really long". We spent about 1/2 hr on Good Harbor Bay and managed 15 ... with most of them being 3-4 rock stacks.
farlane (67 months ago | reply)
Update. They are spreading.
BloomCreatives (67 months ago | reply)
Spreading more : ) This grouping is in Sedona, AZ.
farlane (67 months ago | reply)
Cool!!!
Maybe they flew (or rolled) south for the winter!
James Marvin Phelps (65 months ago | reply)
Very cool!
farlane (65 months ago | reply)
Indeed - looks like you were in the neighborhood recently!
jbnuthatch (64 months ago | reply)
Love this shot. Such strange little visitor's to our shore.
farlane (64 months ago | reply)
Indeed they were. I'm hoping they return this summer!
rodante (63 months ago | reply)
Preciosa fotografia
excelente composicion!!!!
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vida de vidro (63 months ago | reply)
Great photo!
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gleybird (63 months ago | reply)
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joseba m. arginzoniz martin (63 months ago | reply)
aupa
vaya curro, no????
aio
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Laserone ☆ Lauren (63 months ago | reply)
Oh wow, very cool!
You should add it to The Society For Putting Things On Top Of Other Things :)
flickr.com/groups/thingsontop/
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farlane (63 months ago | reply)
It's said that everything has its place. I think this photo might have found its place!
Kristina_5 (62 months ago | reply)
That is really cool
JKissnHug - Been busy birding (58 months ago | reply)
Great shot. Excellent encounter on the beach.
paul.volker (56 months ago | reply)
1000 Skulptures ,its a City of Stones ,very good shot !
PondInk : (54 months ago | reply)
Hi, I'm an admin for a group called Photogaphy Artists, and we'd love to have this added to the group!
I love cairns.... and this family is special... thanks for sharing
farlane (54 months ago | reply)
Hey - thanks for the comments folks. Sometimes I forget to say it.
I love it how I keep getting drawn back to this by people who find it. This still ranks as one of the most amazing things I've ever experienced.
Beth Crawford 65 (53 months ago | reply)
That's so wild!! Great image!
farlane (53 months ago | reply)
Thanks - it was wild indeed!
...and thank you for linking to Absolute Michigan!!
HoneyMessina (50 months ago | reply)
Wow... Amazing~!