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Monumental Highway

© Wally Orlowsky

Monumental Highway

Uploaded: December 15, 2008 04:40:14

Description

For Photogroup 101 Roads theme

Ayer's Rock (called Uluru by the aboriginal people who hold it sacred) is a huge monolith in the Australian desert. It is considered one of the natural wonders of the world. Though remote, tourists flock to visit it, especially at sunset as it changes color. Tour operators complained of the long drive around the rock to view the other side; so a tunnel was bored through this ancient rock. It opened in late 2006, but has seen little use because of the steep toll exacted to defray the expense.

A re-worked re-submit - no need to comment

Comments

Joy Rector December 15, 2008

oh, wow, wow #1051839

Colette M. Metcalf December 15, 2008

GORGEOUS!!!!! #6894047

Deb Koskovich December 15, 2008

Fascinating! Your image gives it such a surreal look and feeling, and your narrative is very enlightening! #6894101

Dennis Workman December 15, 2008

great picture and story thanks Wally #6894132

Wally Orlowsky December 15, 2008

Thank you, Joy, Colette, and Deb! Of course, it is obvious that the tunnel is fictitious. But everything else about this is real. Ayer's Rock is awesome and does change color dramatically as the sun sets. #6894137

Susie Peek-Swint December 15, 2008

Brilliant to see this one again Wally ~ very cleverly done and I love the story ;) HTD! #6894146

Linda D. Lester level-classic December 15, 2008

Awesome!!!!!!!!!! #6894289

Carolyn M. Fletcher level-classic December 15, 2008

Oh wow! What a shot!! #6894450

Karen E. Baumann December 15, 2008

Wonderful shot, with a good story. I like the road sign too! Pulled me right in - lol! #6894816

Les Rhoades level-classic December 15, 2008

No Comment! #6894907

Les Rhoades level-classic December 15, 2008

LOL! nice work Wally #6894911

Tarun Bose December 15, 2008

Mind blowing view with excellent colour tones. Great work Wally. #6895061

Mitch Spence level-classic December 15, 2008

You had me going there, Wally. Really? I thought--somebody actually did this to the rock?--gullible me. :) #6895118

Michelle Alton December 15, 2008

Wonderful capture of this icon, Wally. Very "out of this world!" I did not know that they did this to the natural wonder. SAd, isn't it? #6895199

Tammy M. Anderson level-deluxe December 15, 2008

This is fantastic, Wally. Great image. #6895803

Claudia Kuhn level-classic December 15, 2008

Cool Wally, terrific work! #6895970

Clyde Smith level-deluxe December 15, 2008

Ok I'm buying it. Well done Wally. #6897178

December 16, 2008

It looks Unreal! great work Wally.

IB #6898091

Corinne M. Thompson December 16, 2008

Spectacular capture and theme entry Wally! #6898746

Jacqualyn A. Volker level-classic December 16, 2008

Wonderful TD image Wally! I would of never believed it was real until I read the story about it! Super capture!! *S* #6901222

Usman M. Bajwa level-classic December 17, 2008

Lovely work, Wally. #6902242

Rod Partington December 21, 2008

Way cool image,Wally! perfectly pulled off!You obviously have quite the imagination.Keep it up!I am looking forward to more of your mind! #6920112

Elida Gutierrez level-classic January 21, 2009

I remember this one, CONGRATULATIONS!!! #7062933

Michelle Alton January 21, 2009

Side-by-Side Finalists! And matching hearty Congratulations, Wally. #7063295

Susan M. Hembree January 21, 2009

Another hot shot, Wally! Congratulations! #7063996

Usman M. Bajwa level-classic January 21, 2009

Beautiful work. Congrats.

UB. #7065234

mark grandoni January 21, 2009

Nice artwork Wally. Congratulations! #7065396

Katarina Mansson January 22, 2009

LOL - fantastic and true Wally art; congratulations! #7067040

Nadya Johnson January 22, 2009

Congratulations Wally, on your outstanding finalist! #7068263

Renee Doyle January 22, 2009

I remember this one - being Australian it's always gonna make me smile :-)
Big congratulations on this wonderful finalist Wally!! #7070486

Colleen Farrell January 22, 2009

Wow, fantastic capture and very interesting history, Wally! Congratulations on an awesome finalist! #7071814

Jeana Clark January 24, 2009


This is STUNNING Wally!!!!
Wonderful work!!!!!
An Excellent Finalist!!!!
Congratulations!!!!!

~J~ #7081991


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