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Is this real?

Posted: Jan 21 2014 10:33 am
by FOTG
OK so one of my students showed me this picture, and asked where it was, I said I had no idea and I dont even know if its real..it came from one of those social networking sites gulp..so I dont know source, but real cool shot, if it has not been photo shopped...

Re: Is this real?

Posted: Jan 21 2014 10:44 am
by Dave1
I searched "Norway chockstone" and this came up: Kjeragbolten, Kerag chockstone boulder, Lyseboten, Lysefjord, Norway

Re: Is this real?

Posted: Jan 21 2014 11:14 am
by FOTG
@Dave1
well at least I am happy because I used the term "chockstone" correctly in my triplog from weekend..

I stood under chockstone, more brave to stand under or on I wonder..???

Re: Is this real?

Posted: Jan 21 2014 12:32 pm
by chumley
Yes it's real. I haven't been to that one myself, but I have a photo of my Mom and aunt out there.

It's in the same fjord near Stavanger, that preikestolen is located. See viewtopic.php?f=2&t=3810

Re: Is this real?

Posted: Jan 21 2014 2:32 pm
by FOTG
@chumley
show off...lol..well I told the student it was probably fake..lol

Re: Is this real?

Posted: Jan 21 2014 4:37 pm
by cactuscat
I've seen photos from that spot used in multiple ads for outdoor gear and other things.