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Cardon
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One of Baja's other arches
And no, I'm not talking about McDonalds.
This arch is about 7' tall and 10'-12' wide. I don't know how long it took to make but it is very beautiful.
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Dianamo
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great craftsmanship
where is this located?
DianaMo
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Paula
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and how did it get there, and when? It's beautiful!!
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neilm
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Wow... that's amazing..
I'd sure like to know the background on it... who made it, when, etc...
It might last longer if you don't publish the location. I'd hate to see it vandalized.
Neil
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Dianamo
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such a shame we must worry about vandalism
but it is a reality. I, or anyone I associate with, would never vandalize anything! I will be travelling down the entire penninsula soon, and would
love to see this if I can. Cardon, please U2U me the location, so I can see it.
Thanks,
DianaMo
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leadmoto
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This is Awesome! A lot of hours put into this.
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Taco de Baja
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Must have been small surf that week, and a bunch of bored surfers......
Nice craftsmanship.
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Cardon
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| Quote: | Originally posted by Dianamo
but it is a reality. I, or anyone I associate with, would never vandalize anything! I will be travelling down the entire penninsula soon, and would
love to see this if I can. Cardon, please U2U me the location, so I can see it.
Thanks,
DianaMo |
Diana, I think I'll post the location for all. My reasoning is that it is a very ephemeral piece of artwork(see photo below) and mother nature will
probably reclaim the rocks. I understand some guy named Jodi/Jody made it but I know nothing about him. I think he made it in the last six months.
Diana, the above photos have all been on my website for a while. Check it out cuz maybe there are some other gems on there that you might want to
find when you are in Baja. I have about 200 pics on my Baja 2006 gallery alone. The reason why I think mother nature will reclaim it is it's fairly
close to the high tide line. In this pic you can see the tide is out and I think you can see where it comes up to.
Taco de Baja knows where it's at but I'll let the others guess. If no one guess' correctly I'll post the answer tomorrow 14 April unless someone come
up with some compelling reason why I shouldn't. But like I said, it probably won't last all that long and it would be a shame to drive by and not go
see it.
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oladulce
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I'd never get tired of looking at that Arco and would like one for my yard.
Can't imagine the patience required to construct it. You know, pot smokers always seem to find the best arrowheads and sharks teeth because they can
stare at the ground for hours. That might be a clue to this artisan(s) also !
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Skipjack Joe
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It's beautifully photographed, Cardon. Wonderful lighting.
My guess is that it's on the Pacific side and north of Guerrero Negro.
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Paula
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For people who like arches and other things made by rearranging things in nature, Andy Goldsworthy is a fantastic artist. He does stuff, photgraphs
it, publishes books, does installations in galleries and museums, etc. He is English or Welsh, and his work has nothing to do with Baja, though he
does travel to work. I'm sorry I don't know how to post a link (computer kindergardner !), but if you google him you'll find a lot to look at... amazing work!
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Natalie Ann
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What an incredible piece of rock art - kinda mesmerizing. Thanks Cardon, for the photos and (anticipatory) the location.
Paula - Thanks for the word on Andy Goldsworthy... some really interesting pieces.
My girlfriend had a book on dogs that lay pieces of natural material in patterns. Seems some of those dogs were driven instinctually to make these
patterns out of sticks or leaves or grasses and bits of moss - whatever was available. Some patterns were simple and some quite intricate, but all
were amazing 'works of art'. Some of Andy Goldsworthy's stuff reminds me of what I saw in this book. (I mean that in a good way :yes
Be yourself, everyone else is already taken.
.....Oscar Wilde
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Paula
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sounds like a fun book, Natalie... do you have a title?
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Natalie Ann
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Ah Paula, I was only too afraid you were going to ask the obvious. I have no idea about title or author. 
If I learn anything, I'll u2u you.
Meanwhile, I'm going to Cardon's site to see the rest of his arch pictures.
Be yourself, everyone else is already taken.
.....Oscar Wilde
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oladulce
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Creo que esta en El Muro.
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Cardon
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| Quote: | Originally posted by Paula
For people who like arches and other things made by rearranging things in nature, Andy Goldsworthy is a fantastic artist. if you google him you'll
find a lot to look at... amazing work! |
I've been a fan of Goldsworthy for years and recommend that next time you are in a Barnes and Noble or a Borders to check out his books. His artwork
is just fantastic.
SweetWave knows.
Here is another picture at El Muro- but that isn't the name you'll find on a map unless you are looking at a map of surf sites.
I think the locals call it something like Muertitos. But again, the map calls it something else.
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David K
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Wild things in that area... near El Tomatal, Baja's ET!
http://vivabaja.com/et
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Tomas Tierra
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Duh Wall
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Dianamo
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Norte or Sur? Looks like the Pacific side?
Thanks,
DianaMo
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Cardon
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Here's how to get there
From hwy 1 it's about three miles to the ocean and then you turn right and drive north along the coast about 3-4 miles to the point. On the map its
called Punta Rosarito and the surfers all know it as The Wall. The arch is out on the point. Driving the 6-7 miles out there is on dirt and any
standard clearance car can make it but it does have a rather bumpy section about 4-5 miles in- just drive real slow thru that section. It will take
about 45 minutes or so to drive out there. Technically you could drive out to Santa Rosalillita and head south but that way would require high
clearance 4x4. It can get windy out there and that is why people build walls to make a wind break. Here is a picture of a crummy wind wall.
You can camp out on the point where all the surfers camp or drive north several miles where the coast is more spectacular and have the place all to
yourselves. The real bad section of road isn't til just a few miles south of Santa Rosalillita. Being a dirt road you probably don't want to be out
there during a big rain. Have fun. Craig
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