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This shot is of the carving on the face of Stone Mountain in Georgia. Some info on the mountain....Stone Mountain is 1,683 feet above sea level, and 825 feet above the surrounding plateau. The mountain is more than five miles in circumference at its base. The summit of the mountain can be reached by an attractive but steep walkup trail, Alternatively the summit can be reached by the Skyride.
The top of the mountain is a surreal landscape of bare rock and rock pools, and provides views of the surrounding area and the skyline of downtown Atlanta, often Kennesaw Mountain, and on very clear days even the Appalachian Mountains. The clear freshwater pools of the summit are formed by rainwater gathering in eroded depressions.
The mountain's lower slopes are wooded. Amongst the trees found here is the rare Georgia oak, which was first discovered here. The top of the mountain is sometimes covered in a heavy fog, causing a limited sight up to only a couple of feet away.
The carving depicts Stonewall Jackson, Robert E. Lee and Jefferson Davis on horseback, apparently riding in a group from right to left across the mountain side. The lower parts of the horses' bodies merge into the mountainside at the foot of the carving. The three riders are shown bare-headed and holding their hats to their chests. Originally, the carving was to include the armies marching behind them.
The entire carved surface measures three acres (12,000 m²) and recedes 42 feet (13 m) into the mountain. The carving of the three mounted figures is 400 feet (120 m) above the surrounding plain, 90 feet (27 m) high and 190 feet (58 m) wide. At its deepest point, Lee's elbow extends 12 feet (4 m) from the mountain surface behind it. Hope you enjoy the photo :)
