Be Sure to Stop at This Rest Area for the Spectacular Views.!!.
“At a turnout on the road we stop, take some record photographs to show we have been here .… “ Roadside Rest Area,
Beartooth Highway, MT. Notice how my pictures here show deep dark clouds and no green, This contrasts with two of Robert Pirsig’s 1968 Picture at this same location. (Click link below.) In his “record photographs“ mentioned in the passage above, you will see these same mountains in the distance. Pirsig’s first picture shows the brilliant sun light, dark sharp shadows, and light green on the distant mountains. But Pirsig’s photographic film could not handle the harsh contrast. So the both the sky and the pavement are washed-out white, and do not show the dark black blue sky, or even the pure blue sky as is seen in his first three photos. An overcast haze must have moved in for his 2nd mountain photo. There are no shadows and less eye squinting. .. The ZMM Narrator generally avoids any “tourist” emphasis. For example the above curt admission to the existence of these photos: They are just for the “record“. From this and other ZMM passages, I interpret that the ZMM Narrator would have us take the extra time, to really, fully experience the vast reality of these mountains at all levels of connecting, participating (my words). Do camping, mountain climbing, etc. Learn to practice being there, being fully aware. Most tourist locations, in responding to the typical “primary America“ visitor, do not help in this vital learning. And even worse, typical touristy attractions end up promoting everything opposite. Note; This is the only roadside rest area along this stretch of road. Next facilities are at Cooke City, MT. Click here for Robert Pirsig’s 1968 Pictures at this location.
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