This rock is very well known and can be seen in albums of @jyokota - http://365project.org/jyokota/365/2015-01-18 - and @peterdegraaff - http://365project.org/peterdegraaff/1095-up-year-4/2014-11-28 in b&w. It took some negotiation as a photographer and friends had set up waiting for sunset, making it impossible for anyone else to photograph the famous rock. Obviously, the two groups came to an agreement and, just like successful school children, figured out a way to share. These 'moving rocks' were quite mysterious, solved a relatively short time ago via video that showed how they moved. Rain (only a few inches a year so rare) then freezes. Lifts rock more or less. Wind comes up, blows rock and rock moves, leaving the groove. The grooves last for years and no rock is supposed to be touched or moved.
A fun shot of Junko and my shadow and the instructors setting up: http://365project.org/taffy/the-also-ran-ph/2015-01-18
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Fun to see all the different versions of the rocks at Racecourse Playa. I have so many more to process and am going to try some b&w work inspired by your posting, Peter.
Oh this is stunning Taffy so pleased you managed to get the other photographers out of the way!! What an incredible place which you have captured perfectly with the sunburst a bonus!! Fav!!
Glad everyone was able to work out an agreement regarding shooting at sunset. I've been in places in which no such amicable outcomes were reached and it was each photographer for themselves. This is an awesome shot! :) Looking forward to seeing more.
Fun to see all the different versions of the rocks at Racecourse Playa. I have so many more to process and am going to try some b&w work inspired by your posting, Peter.