Andy Rodker

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Posted: 04 Jul 2022


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Las Agujas de El Cancho Gordo

Las Agujas de El Cancho Gordo
Sierra de La Cabrera granite forms.
This was in May 2019, the last time I walked in these mountains.
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79 comments - The latest ones
 Boro
Boro
Excellente composition !!!
2 years ago.
 ©UdoSm
©UdoSm club
Wow Andy, what great rock structures. Really worth seeing...
2 years ago.
 Andy Rodker
Andy Rodker club
Boro,
Udo,
Thank you both! An old favourite walking destination. I suppose I must have passed this way getting on for 100 times but not for some time now. My aim is to get back here asap!
2 years ago.
 Günter Klaus
Günter Klaus club
Wow,das schaut richtig klasse aus mit diesen Gesteinsformen lieber Andy,ganz tolle Aufnahme:))

Wünsche noch einen schönen Nachmittag,ganz liebe Grüße Güni :))
2 years ago.
 Gabi Lombardo
Gabi Lombardo club
very impressive!
2 years ago.
 Madeleine Defawes
Madeleine Defawes club
Superbe paysage de western !
Bonne semaine. Amitiés
2 years ago.
Andy Rodker club has replied to Madeleine Defawes club
Thank you, Madeleine! You see what film directors saw in the 1920s and 1930s! And black and white 'Westerns' WERE shot near here in the granite wonderland of La Pedriza.
2 years ago.
 José Manuel Polo
José Manuel Polo club
Realmente es una fotografía bonita, aprecio que capturaste a la izquierda parte del páramo o valle; también supongo que para ti tiene el valor añadido de la nostalgia. Algún día te acercarás por allí, aunque los recorridos sean más cortos. ¡Ánimo Andy!
2 years ago.
Andy Rodker club has replied to José Manuel Polo club
Thank you José Manuel. The land below here is the northernmost section of La Meseta, south of the Sistema Central; so in the old days one might say we were looking at the northernmost part of Castilla La Nueva!
2 years ago.
 Nouchetdu38
Nouchetdu38 club
A magnificent and enigmatic parade of stone giants!!!!!***
2 years ago.
Andy Rodker club has replied to Nouchetdu38 club
Not sure about 'giants', Nouchet but that stone parked just so on the left does indeed give food for thought!
Best regards,
Andy
2 years ago.
 Jaap van 't Veen
Jaap van 't Veen club
Amazing rock formations; well captured Andy.
Enjoy the rest of the week.
2 years ago.
 Doug Shepherd
Doug Shepherd club
A spectacular granite outcrop Andy. Very well captured here in this nicely composed shot.

Enjoy your day, Doug
2 years ago.
 ROL/Photo
ROL/Photo club
Superbe et impressionnante cette formation de Granite
2 years ago.
 Ulrich John
Ulrich John club
Looks great and wild, Andy !
2 years ago.
 Gudrun
Gudrun club
Great granite needles waiting for you until you can get back there again!
2 years ago.
Andy Rodker club has replied to Gudrun club
Indeed! Thank you Gudrun! I fell in love with granite forms in Cornwall and on the occasional trip to Brittany. Then in 2010 I moved to Madrid and discovered even more granite and in even more spectacular forms, so my love affair with this stone grew ever stronger!
2 years ago.
 Schussentäler
Schussentäler club
faszinierende Felsformationen
2 years ago.
 sunlight
sunlight club
Sehr schön., diese besonderen Felsen vor dem blauen Himmel.
2 years ago.
 Gilbert H
Gilbert H
Bon rendu de cette forteresse de pierres !
2 years ago.
 Keith Burton
Keith Burton club
A really impressive set of rock formations.................and when viewed large, on black you can see much better the detail you've captured in the shadow areas.

Beautifully composed and taken Andy.................I really hope you'll get back there again!
2 years ago.
Andy Rodker club has replied to Keith Burton club
Thank you, Keith.
I've added your advice re:on large to my notes below the photo.
2 years ago.
 Andy Rodker
Andy Rodker club
Güni,
Gabi,
Madeleine,
José Manuel.
Nouchet,
Jaap,
Doug,
Roland,
Ulrich,
Gudrun,
Reinhard,
Ingrid,
Gilbert,
Keith,
Very many thanks to you all!
2 years ago. Edited 2 years ago.
 uwschu
uwschu club
herrliche Felsen, die einen wunderschönen Kontrast zum Himmel bilden
2 years ago.
Andy Rodker club has replied to uwschu club
Thank you, Uwe!
2 years ago.
 Malik Raoulda
Malik Raoulda club
Admirable et excellemment rendue avec ces MAGNIFIQUES aiguilles.
Bonne et agréable semaine.
2 years ago.
 Annemarie
Annemarie club
Fantastic!
2 years ago.
 Pierre Pasqualini
Pierre Pasqualini club
Une barrière rocheuse vraiment pas courante...
2 years ago.
 volker_hmbg
volker_hmbg club
Wonderful rocks, Andy

and a nice blue sky!
2 years ago.
 J.Garcia
J.Garcia club
Impressive giants!!
Wonderfully shown, Andy!
2 years ago.
 Andy Rodker
Andy Rodker club
Malik,
Annemarie,
Pierre,
Volker,
Judite,
Many thanks to you all!
2 years ago. Edited 2 years ago.
 Antje P.
Antje P. club
An impressive rock formation and a nice memory. And maybe also a good motivation to hike there again soon, Andy.
Best wishes
2 years ago.
Andy Rodker club has replied to Antje P. club
I hope so, Antje! I have posted many different shots of these rocks over the years on Pano and here, but I realised it has been a few years since I posted a shot of this and there have been quite a few members who don't know these granite rocks from me!
2 years ago.
 Rosalyn Hilborne
Rosalyn Hilborne
They have a certain beauty to them Andy. A fine shot!
2 years ago.
Andy Rodker club has replied to Rosalyn Hilborne
Well, maybe a certain 'rugged' beauty!
Many thanks, Rosa!
2 years ago. Edited 2 years ago.
 Jenny McIntyre
Jenny McIntyre club
Amazing sight here, Andy. Isn't that where the vultures are, leaving a pile of poop all over the rocks? Don't worry - it won't be long before you're climbing up there again. I think this outcrop is really attractive.
2 years ago. Edited 2 years ago.
Andy Rodker club has replied to Jenny McIntyre club
Yes, almost right, Jenny, that guano stained rock is on the next peak to the east, about half an hour's walk and scramble away!!
2 years ago.
 William Sutherland
William Sutherland club
Magnificent capture! Stay well!

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2 years ago.
Andy Rodker club has replied to William Sutherland club
Thank you, William!
2 years ago.
 Scott Holcomb
Scott Holcomb club
An ancient wall fortification dating back millions of years!!
This discovery will change the understanding of early human evolution - what a discovery . . .
2 years ago.
Andy Rodker club has replied to Scott Holcomb club
Ha ha! my imagination tends to run away with itself too, in such places, Scott!
2 years ago.
 Percy Schramm
Percy Schramm club
These rock structures are really fantastic. The best wishes for you, Andy !
2 years ago.
Andy Rodker club has replied to Percy Schramm club
Many thanks, Percy!
2 years ago.
 Soeradjoen (limited time)
Soeradjoen (limited…
Impressive!
2 years ago.
Andy Rodker club has replied to Soeradjoen (limited…
Thank you, Jon!
2 years ago.
 Pam J
Pam J club
NOW THATS WHAT I CALL A ROCK GARDEN
2 years ago.
Andy Rodker club has replied to Pam J club
HA HA!
MANY THANKS, PAM!
2 years ago.
 Patrick Brandy
Patrick Brandy club
La beauté de la nature c'est magnifique bonne journée
2 years ago.
Andy Rodker club has replied to Patrick Brandy club
Thank you, Patrick!
2 years ago.
 * ઇଓ *
* ઇଓ * club
A breathtaking sight and shot, Andy!
This place is exceedingly fascinating, favored in part by the interplay of light and colors, but also by the rock formations and structures.
A rock garden, as Pam aptly calls it, and at its finest, I think, created by nature itself.
2 years ago.
Andy Rodker club has replied to * ઇଓ * club
Many thanks, * ઇઉ *!
I've posted a few shots of these rocks over the years in different light, etc. but perhaps not for a few years.
2 years ago.
 "seise"
"seise"
Soo unglaublich schön
2 years ago.
Andy Rodker club has replied to "seise"
Many thanks, Seise!
2 years ago.
 Karl Hartwig Schütz
Karl Hartwig Schütz club
Ganz großartig!
2 years ago.
 Jocelyne Villoing
Jocelyne Villoing club
C'est très beau sur ce bleu, bravo !
2 years ago.
 Mario Vargas
Mario Vargas club
espectaculares formas
2 years ago.
 Andy Rodker
Andy Rodker club
Karl,
Jocelyne,
Mario,
Very many thanks!
2 years ago.
 Nora Caracci
Nora Caracci club
spectacular, very well taken !!!
2 years ago.
 micritter
micritter
A magnificent shot, Andy.
2 years ago.
 Andy Rodker
Andy Rodker club
Nora,
Rashid,
Many thanks to you both!
2 years ago.
 Eva Lewitus
Eva Lewitus club
I very much hope you will be able to visit soon again, and show us more of these wonderful rocks
2 years ago.
 tiabunna
tiabunna club
A great landscape image, Andy. Like Eva, I hope you're soon able to return.
2 years ago.
 Diana Australis
Diana Australis club
I love the rugged landscapes there..fabulous shot Andy. Hoping you will be able to get back there soon.
Diana
2 years ago.
 Andy Rodker
Andy Rodker club
Eva,
George,
Diana,
I'm aiming for a gentle re-introduction to mountain walks later this year with a view to getting in amongst the spring wildflowers near the peaks in spring next year.
Very many thanks!
2 years ago.
 trester88
trester88 club
Grandiose Felsformation, schön präsentiert!
2 years ago.
 Andy Rodker
Andy Rodker club
Many thanks, Wilhelm!
2 years ago.
 Tanja - Loughcrew
Tanja - Loughcrew club
Beeindruckende Skyline Andy...vor allem kann man erahnen, was sich dahinter verbirgt...der Ausblick muss umwerfend sein!
Alles Gute Andy...ich wünsche Dir sehr, dass Du solche Touren wieder einmal gehen kannst!
2 years ago.
Andy Rodker club has replied to Tanja - Loughcrew club
Do you know what is hidden by those rocks, Tanja? On a clear day on the horizon you would see a small smudge ... and that would be Madrid!
Thank you and best wishes,
Andy
2 years ago.
 gezginruh
gezginruh club
Great rock formations,Andy! Impressive picture!
And you will be there again next year! It is so nice!

Best wishes
Füsun
2 years ago.
Andy Rodker club has replied to gezginruh club
I'm working hard to do it, thank you, Füsun!
2 years ago.
 Valeriane ♫ ♫ ♫¨*
Valeriane ♫ ♫ ♫¨* club
un décor de cinéma**********************j'adore !
2 years ago.
Andy Rodker club has replied to Valeriane ♫ ♫ ♫¨* club
Thank you, Valeriane! These granite areas of the Mountains of Madrid were used as backdrops for Spanish 'Westerns' in the silent movie era!
2 years ago.
 Fred Fouarge
Fred Fouarge club
Een schitterende berg wereld
2 years ago.
 Andy Rodker
Andy Rodker club
Many thanks, Fred!
2 years ago.
 Andy Rodker
Andy Rodker club
Many thanks, Edna!
2 years ago.
 Leo W
Leo W club
Eine wunderbare Landschaft
2 years ago.
Andy Rodker club has replied to Leo W club
Thank you, Leo!
2 years ago.
 Christel Ehretsmann
Christel Ehretsmann club
how impressive !
2 years ago.
Andy Rodker club has replied to Christel Ehretsmann club
Thank you, Christel!
Always a landmark to aim for as it is nearly always reached at about the half way point on any of the many walks I used to do here (and hope to do again when I regain full strength and stamina in my legs!)
2 years ago.

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