Cancho de La Bola

Normally home to many Griffon vultures but they were all out as I clambered over it. An oldie but still a favourite as it gives a good feel for the spectacular granite forms. I 'note' where the vultures usually like to hang out.
La Sierra de La Cabrera. Unsure if posted on ipernity previously.

Fred Fouarge, sea-herdorf, Jean-louis Thiaudiere, Jean Paul Capdeville and 31 other people have particularly liked this photo

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Keith Burton ^club

A lovely detailed shot of these lovely granite formation Andy.

10 months ago.

Andy Rodker ^club has replied to Keith Burton ^club

Thank you, Keith. I aim to get back there for the first time in 5 years at some point next week and I hope to still find some Spring flowers high up before the heat of Summer shrivels it all away!

10 months ago.

Keith Burton ^club has replied to Andy Rodker ^club

I hope you manage to get there Andy..!!

10 months ago.

Andy Rodker ^club has replied to Keith Burton ^club

Thank you, Keith but the forcast is not promising. Resumption of violent storms (we just had a three day respite). This afternoon three humdingers and more forecast for the next few days so it'll have to wait a bit longer.

10 months ago.

Keith Burton ^club has replied to Andy Rodker ^club

That's such a shame.......I know how keen you are to get up there.........here's hoping the forecast improves soon.

10 months ago.

Andy Rodker ^club has replied to Keith Burton ^club

I think next week might see the end of the storms, Keith but it will definitely see the start of the summer cauldron - so another sort of problem for one not as fit as he would like to be or once was (although with diligence and help from my excellent physio, I'm getting there!)

10 months ago.

Eunice Perkins ^club

Wonderful rock formation! I hope you find your flowers, Andy.

10 months ago.

William Sutherland ^club

Impressive formation capture!

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10 months ago.

Gillian Everett ^club

Great bird haven

10 months ago.

Eric Desjours ^club

A fascinating raw granite castle where the vultures must add a true wild touch! Your contrasting details look really great...

10 months ago.

Madeleine Defawes ^club

Superbe image minérale !
Bonne journée. Amitiés

10 months ago.

©UdoSm ^club

Oh, a very rocky climb...

10 months ago.

Andy Rodker ^club has replied to ©UdoSm ^club

There are paths, Udo but not visible in this shot. I prefer to scramble over the rocks personally and only use the paths when I have to get back quickly for the last bus to Madrid!
Many thanks!

10 months ago.

Ulrich John ^club

Granite again ! With many beautiful shapes ! Good Morning, Andy !

10 months ago.

Andy Rodker ^club has replied to Ulrich John ^club

It HAS to be granite, Ulrich - thank you!
I currently live partly in a granite area of Cornwall and partly outside Madrid where the nearest scenic place to go are these granite rocks!

10 months ago.

Rosalyn Hilborne ^club

A beautiful formation which must help the climb Andy. I hope you get back there soon.
It's very hot here.....you missed the good weather :-))
Happy Tuesday.

10 months ago.

Andy Rodker ^club has replied to Rosalyn Hilborne ^club

Thank you Rosa. I've been extraordinarily unlucky with the weather for the whole of the first 6 months of the year! I may have seen the sun on a dozen occasions only!

10 months ago.

volker_hmbg ^club

Very interesting rock formation, also your story about the vultures.

10 months ago.

Günter Klaus ^club

Eine ganz tolle Aufnahme zeigst du mit diesen Gesteinsfelsen lieber Andy,toll,wo du unterwegs warst :))

Wünsche noch einen schönen Tag,ganz liebe Grüße Güni :))

10 months ago.

Annemarie ^club

impressive rocks

most beautiful

10 months ago.

Pam J ^club

IT SO SOOO GOOD TO KNOW YOU ARE DONG SO WELL NOW ANDY, AT THE TIME OF THE PLAGUE I HAD DOUBTS BET YOU DID TOO !

10 months ago.

Xata ^club

Hope we will get there one day all together but will have to carry the heavy bulky lens !!!!

10 months ago. Edited 10 months ago.

Andy Rodker ^club has replied to Xata ^club

We'll have to carry other bulky stuff. I mean water!!!

10 months ago.

Jenny McIntyre ^club

Wow I see what you mean about the white rock. It's unbelievable. I'm sure it won't be long before you're up there again.

10 months ago.

MaggsMep ^club

An absolute must to view full screen for all the little nooks and crannies. The colour palette is gorgeous and the different sizes and shapes of the boulders is amazing.

It looks like a big scramble to get up there Andy, don't think I'll join you ...

10 months ago.

Andy Rodker ^club

Thank you everyone! Plans to return to seek the last of the Spring wildflowers in these mountains are receding fast due to poor weather forecasts. So possibly a fifth year on the trot with no visit. :o(

10 months ago.

Jean Paul Capdeville ^club

Cette photo suscite vraiment l'imaginaire. On a l'impression que tu as été escorté par des statues de l'île de Pâques.

10 months ago.

Jean-louis Thiaudier… ^club

Bel endroit préservé pour la faune et la flore!!
En souhaitant que la météo te soit favorable!
Bonne journée.

10 months ago.

sea-herdorf ^club

Eine wunderschöne alte Gesteinsformation, Andy.
Schöne Grüße und ein angenehmes Wochenende
Erich

10 months ago.

Andy Rodker ^club

Jean Paul,
Jean-louis,
Erich,
Thank you very much!

10 months ago.

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