Susan, good question! I'm not really sure for Hornby Island has a variety of rock - sandstone, shale, conglomerate, maybe others - and volcanic which this does look like to me too. The weathering action of the sea during winter storms is quite amazing, creating these honeycomb-like holes. I have a book on loan that goes into the ancient geology of the island, but haven't had the time to read it yet. Maybe I'll write about it when I do.
Neptune's throne? I wonder if the stones sing when the wind blows through the holes ... sort of a flute effect?! Very wild and beautiful and you've captured them wonderfully, Marja-Leena!
Leslee, I think those stones may have been placed there by humans, at least one was by our friend just before the photo was taken. Hope that knowledge doesn't spoil the pleasure...
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Beautiful!
Posted by: Dave | 19:25 26 October 2009
Beautiful and strange to see bubbled stone. Are they volcanic?
Posted by: susan | 20:20 26 October 2009
Dave, I'm glad you agree!
Susan, good question! I'm not really sure for Hornby Island has a variety of rock - sandstone, shale, conglomerate, maybe others - and volcanic which this does look like to me too. The weathering action of the sea during winter storms is quite amazing, creating these honeycomb-like holes. I have a book on loan that goes into the ancient geology of the island, but haven't had the time to read it yet. Maybe I'll write about it when I do.
Posted by: marja-leena | 21:27 26 October 2009
Fascinating. I hope to see this place some day.
Posted by: Hattie | 07:29 27 October 2009
Neptune's throne? I wonder if the stones sing when the wind blows through the holes ... sort of a flute effect?! Very wild and beautiful and you've captured them wonderfully, Marja-Leena!
Posted by: rouchswalwe | 07:35 27 October 2009
And I have just been reading about an exhibition of lace in other media: http://www.laceintranslation.com/about
Posted by: Olga | 10:17 27 October 2009
Hattie, it's only about a five hour trip from Vancouver, so next time you come up here...
R, Neptune?!! Wow. Some wintry stormy day, I'd have to go out there and listen.... but you've fired my imagination!
Olga, how serendipitous! I've admired online the work of Cal Lane, a Canadian artist. Will check out the others, thanks!
Posted by: marja-leena | 11:47 27 October 2009
Oh, how interesting and odd! I love how those white stones found nests among the lace.
Posted by: leslee | 17:38 27 October 2009
Leslee, I think those stones may have been placed there by humans, at least one was by our friend just before the photo was taken. Hope that knowledge doesn't spoil the pleasure...
Posted by: marja-leena | 21:01 27 October 2009
Why, pray, are you posting pictures of my brain?
Posted by: Mouse | 00:59 28 October 2009
To use your word, beguiling and intriguing and beautiful.
Posted by: Joe Hyam | 09:39 28 October 2009
Mouse, what a beautiful brain you have, my dear!
Joe, thanks!
Posted by: marja-leena | 14:49 28 October 2009
Oh, beautiful rock, just beautiful.
Posted by: hhb | 15:19 28 October 2009
Hhb, yes, isn't it!?
Posted by: marja-leena | 22:20 28 October 2009
Heh. Well, however they found a home. ;-)
Posted by: leslee | 05:17 30 October 2009