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Michener's "Granite Beaver" climbing the east flank
Michener's "Granite Beaver" climbing the east flank
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Photograph Information Photographer's Comments
Challenge: Pareidolia (Basic Editing)
Camera: Canon EOS-5D
Lens: Canon EF 24-105mm f/4.0 L IS
Location: Rocky Mountain National Park, Estes Park, CO
Date: Oct 4, 2011
Aperture: f/11
ISO: 100
Shutter: 1/5s
Galleries: Landscape, Animals
Date Uploaded: Oct 4, 2011

 James Michener in his classic novel, Centennial, noted the stone beaver appearing to climb the east flank of Long's Peak in RMNP. Seen from a hundred miles away, this is a dominant landmark in Colorado. Oh, not everyone sees a beaver, but many do. According to native American folklore, "When the beaver reaches the top of the mountain, it will be the "end-of-days".

[Oct. 5th, 2011 12:30:43 PM]

According to the first two comments, people are not seeing the granite beaver. It's quite obvious to me, but I look at it all the time.


[Oct. 6th, 2011 09:29:17 AM]

Yes, I'm a bit surprised that so many cannot see the giant stone beaver. It's obvious to me. I can't look at the mountains without noting the shape of the beaver climbing towards Longs Peak.

[Oct. 9th, 2011 04:57:26 PM]

Well, it's ongoing. Most people do not see what i think is VERY obvious. It is a part of my daily scenery. If it was obvious enough for Michener to mention in his novel, then it's good enough for me.

I'll just laugh this one off as "poor photography".

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Canon EOS-60D
Canon EF-S 10-22mm f/3.5-4.5 USM
 10/08/2011 09:44:20 PM
good photo but I really can't see the beaver...5
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Canon EOS-6D
Canon EF 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6 L IS
 10/05/2011 11:29:31 PM
Very nice landscape. I don't see the beaver. Maybe it's just me...
  Photographer found comment helpful.
Nikon D7100
Nikon AF-S DX NIKKOR 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR II
 10/05/2011 03:52:17 PM
sorry, don't see it
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Canon EOS-7D
Canon EF 85mm f/1.8 USM
 10/05/2011 11:12:11 AM
I can't see it.. I'm try too, I want too..
Very nice image, though. :)
  Photographer found comment helpful.
Canon EOS-5D Mark III
Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8 L IS USM II
10/05/2011 10:14:55 AM
I really like the image and I like the b/w treatment, but I must admit I'm struggling to find anything climbing anything. And I don't think that I'm sorry I can't find it, because it's such a beautiful image.
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