We are twin brothers devoted to Earth adventures and environmental protection. We've been buddies since we were in utero. We produce videos, in high and ultra-high definition, photographs, articles, and books covering topics on understanding and enjoying National Parks, natural and human history, including native cultures. Our YouTube channel has videos on the above topics. Search Robinson Twins, Richard and Robert. At the bottom of the page, click on Older Posts to see more.
Remember, it's not just a picture, it's a story.
Remember, it's not just a picture, it's a story.
This feature is along the Arch Loop Trail, a little over 1.5 miles off of Movie Road, which is off of the Whitney Portal Road heading west out of Lone Pine, California. The trail also passes Lathe Arch, Heart Arch, and Behind the Heart Arch. You can see Heart Arch from the parking area before you even start to hike. Mobius Arch is the largest of these with the largest opening and span. Jupiter is brightest object in the sky.
This photo was taken by moonlight at 30 seconds, ISO 1600, f9.5.
Remember, it's not just a picture, it's a story!
This is Mobius Arch from the Alabama Hills near Lone Pine, California. Bob took this photo after sunset and Lone Pine Peak is the highest peak visible through the opening of the arch. Bob hiked along the Arch Loop Trail to visit the arch, but didn't get to finish the loop since the sun was setting. This was during a trip during the week of Thanksgiving 2020. He'll just have to go back.
We've known about and seen photos of this arch for a long time, but for Bob to see it in the lithos, so to speak, was quite stunning. We haven't found any specific details about its dimensions, but a couple of web sites indicated that the opening is about 6 and a half feet tall and spans 7 feet. We'll have to double check that next time we're there.
Remember, it's not just a picture, it's a story.
