Granite. Torre de Valdemanco, Sierra de La Cabrera

Superbement rendu +++++
Bon Dimanche.

Undoubtedly, it has changed, but your time scale is too short. ;-) Very interesting geology.

It was tongue in cheek, Ron. Yes, I love this granite scenery.

Beautiful picture of the rugged rocks.

Incredible !

did you walk up that? please say no...

great perspective and amazing rocks.

Up this side and down the other, then round back to here which was not far from my starting point. Just a gentle re-introduction to the area after an 18 month lay-off due to illness - now fully recovered!).
Many safe paths and, if you feel a little bit more adventurous, some exciting scrambles, but nothing too exposed or difficult!. I like the choice and it depends on my mood and energy levels on the day! But, actually this is just the lower western end of a long ridge. I went on to the highest peak on the ridge before returning. A pleasant walk in 22 c, 70 f and a gentle breeze; perfect walking weather!
- but thank you for your concern for my well-being, Laura. :o)

Have just added to your group Naturey Crap - Crappy nature, Laura - thanks for the invite! - still feel very unsure about the group name though!!! :o)

Thanks for adding - the name is misleading, but it is tongue in cheek really. The group description explains it comes from two points of view: "1) "For those of us that really hate nature photos, but take them anyway. We may even do it well, and that pisses us off even more." ------------- 2) "Many people feel that their nature images are inadequate, or 'crappy'. This group welcomes any nature shots, even if they are crappy!" Maybe you don't fit in either category, but your nature photos are still welcome!!

So glad you are better - and walking in places you enjoy again!!

Andy is concerned about use of the word "crappy," which is more shocking in the UK than here. Or, something like that. We had a fun discussion about it, but don't remember where...

Now, every time I say, "Oh, crap!" I'll think of Andy! Hehe...

You say the nicest things, Diane!

But I got to musing ...
We say 'shit' a lot, without thinking (OK, The Times still prints s..t).. But this was anathema to my parents' generation. I learn't this when I was helping my Dad put up some shelving in his wine shop and I hit my thumb with a hammer. ... 'SSSSSHHEEEEEIIIIIIIITT' rang out. (I actually wanted to shout out 'F...........CK!', But because my Dad was nearby, I was just about able to restrain myself).
My Dad's immediate response wasn't 'Are you alright?' but 'ANDREW!!!!! I NEVER want to hear you use such OBSCENE language in my presence EVER AGAIN!!!'
It's just one example of the interesting and wonderful thing about the ever-changing facets of our language.
Still ... c..p is ... well, still c..p!

Many thanks, Laura. A bit stiff but fine!!

Erhard,
Therese,
Malik,
Ron,
Larry,
micritter,
Pam,
Raingirl,
Many thanks to you all!
Best wishes,
Andy

Thank you, fifi!

What a great landscape Andy and an inviting shot .. give me a moment to get my boots on !

i see people already starting up this great feature right of centre .. WAIT FOR ME

Best wishes ... Steve

That's right Steve. They use these rocks for rock-climbing practice and courses. The climbs here are at the low to medium degree of difficulty so are excellent to train on.
All best wishes,
Andy

@ngelique,
Steve,
Many thanks and best wishes, Andy

Great shot! Best regards, Karl

Great POV, Andy ! Good Morning !

Interesting rock formations Andy!
Super shot :-))

Hello Andy,

Great POV !! And excellent shot!!

Best wishes
Füsun

Granite takes longer to erode than 1,5 years;-) Great PoV!

My mistake. I should have written 'My first walk in La Cabrera for 1.5M years. And it has changed a bit!' :o)

Amazing shapes ~~~~

Karl,
Ulrich,
Rosa,
Fusun,
Gudrun,
Nick.
Many thanks to you all!

impressive granite and erosion traces!

WOW, pay attention where you put your steps, Andy !!!

formas y tr¿exturas fantasticas, great lookup

Berny,
Marie-claire,
Mario.
Many thanks and best wishes,
Andy

joli granite

Tres beau point de vue de ce granite!!

Kama,
Nacer,
Many thanks!

Imposante Felsformation, klasse !

Planet earth?????????????? Incredible!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Gisela,
Cammino,
Robert,
Maik,
Pat,
Nouchet,
Thank you all.
Have a good week!

I see someone has been kind enough to cut steps for you! But, really, you climbed that? I am impressed, Andy! :-o Dramatic nature-shot!

Thanks Diane. No need to be impressed. There are some easy routes in there. Yes I have walked up there ( I stress walked - no climbing involved, seriously!) many times. On Saturday I went up by a route to the left of the shot and to a much higher peak than this tiddler before returning. I would have posted from the top but have uploaded many from the top, including ones where the summit ridge is clothed in a sea of fog, that I don't want to overdo it. I didn't recall posting many from down here though which is why it is here.

Terrific shot Andy ... love those rock formations! :)

Richard,
Chris,
Sonia,
Diane,
Paul,
Ron
Many thanks you all!

Easy to climb ... or walk ...
Many thanks, Karin!!

Richard,
Jenny,
Thank you,

Hi Andy,

Fascinating picture, and great respect to you for climbing up there. Looks like a great day out!!

Best Wishes
Peter

Thank you, Peter.
Yes it was. And the routes are really no more than walks in many cases! I'd put it on a par with Tryfan! It is the craggy granite scenery that a) makes these look like mighty mountains and b) hides the easy paths from view. Of course you can make it complicated to get up there if you want!!
Best wishes,
Andy

Andy, what a wonderful perspective ..

Thank you for sharing with us in Virtual EXPLORE ...

www.ipernity.com/group/virtualexplore

Thank you, Peggy!

Many thanks, Colin... and welcome!

Fantastic landscape. Seems to washed out from the water ...

Percy, thank you! and many thanks for your visit!
Roger, thank you for liking this in my album Virtual Explore.
Best wishes to you both!

Thank you, Schussentaler!

Very many thanks, Gabriella!

Thank you once more, Bernhart!

Thank you, Falk ... and for your visit too!

Excellent angle sur ces roches découpées

Thank you, Rol!

Certainly! and it's only 40 km from the centre of Madrid!
Thank you Helmer!

Thank you again, goango!

Impressionnant et beau !