Royal Court
©Joe Bridwell
Sunset's long shadows begin as small steps leading into the Royal Court. Perhaps, these are mere vassals of an off-world court. Suddenly, the Royal presence dominates as 2 hoodoos, King and Queen, stand tall and dominant. To the right, on their knees, Courtier's pledge fealty. The Court’s rug is a cover of small sandstone pebbles atop whitish mud swirls which hardened into clay after a rainfall.
©Joe Bridwell
Sunset's long shadows begin as small steps leading into the Royal Court. Perhaps, these are mere vassals of an off-world court. Suddenly, the Royal presence dominates as 2 hoodoos, King and Queen, stand tall and dominant. To the right, on their knees, Courtier's pledge fealty. The Court’s rug is a cover of small sandstone pebbles atop whitish mud swirls which hardened into clay after a rainfall.
How Does He do It?
Is this story a fantasy or is it just a picture of some remarkable rocks?
Actually, our story is a little bit of both;
As you already know, these surreal hoodoo shapes were created when water cut away soft clay, leaving sandstone caps.
And, as I've conjured, these serial shapes take on the mystical fabric of what a medieval court might have been like.
This image is one of many I captured that day...
Creative Art
Now, I know some people look at rocks - and they're just rocks.
But in the Bisti, because hoodoo shapes are so magically varied, so remarkably unusual, for some, seeing such rocks brings forth other creative juices. You look at a hoodoo and begin to wonder, "Where on this planet have I seen something remotely resembling such beauty?" Or, "Has an intrepid space traveler seen such fantasies on another off world planet?"
It's just such a little bump of curiosity which can transport you from 'rocks are just rocks' to a child's incredible delight. Simply tell a child 'Turn your imagination loose and describe the fantasies you see in these rocks!'
If you haven't tried a similar theme with children, it's a truly amazing what they come up with...
Now, what can you do as an adult?
Enjoy...
Is this story a fantasy or is it just a picture of some remarkable rocks?
Actually, our story is a little bit of both;
As you already know, these surreal hoodoo shapes were created when water cut away soft clay, leaving sandstone caps.
And, as I've conjured, these serial shapes take on the mystical fabric of what a medieval court might have been like.
Bisti Adventures
I walked into the Albuquerque Journal one day to meet reporter Rick Nathanson. After telling him my Bisti story, he decided to come to the Bisti, let me give him a tour, and provided a photographer, Jaelyn deMaria, to commemorate the event. Rick wrote a very interesting article for the Journal. That article helped sponsor and create my first Bisti digital tours several years ago...This image is one of many I captured that day...
Creative Art
Now, I know some people look at rocks - and they're just rocks.
But in the Bisti, because hoodoo shapes are so magically varied, so remarkably unusual, for some, seeing such rocks brings forth other creative juices. You look at a hoodoo and begin to wonder, "Where on this planet have I seen something remotely resembling such beauty?" Or, "Has an intrepid space traveler seen such fantasies on another off world planet?"
It's just such a little bump of curiosity which can transport you from 'rocks are just rocks' to a child's incredible delight. Simply tell a child 'Turn your imagination loose and describe the fantasies you see in these rocks!'
If you haven't tried a similar theme with children, it's a truly amazing what they come up with...
Now, what can you do as an adult?
Enjoy...
Posts
No comments:
Post a Comment