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I'm in the process of designing a poster and the client has asked me to use an iconic boulder that is recognisable. I had in mind "Not to be take away", but once drawn, the bloc looks very indistinctive. My fallback option is "The Rhino" in Rocklands as that is very recognisable shape, but I like something in the UK possibly, if not Europe. I tried Bowderstone but again, once drawn is not a very recognisable shape, same with Jerry's roof and the Whale traverse. Any ideas greatly appreciated
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In reply to Ramon Marin:
The Tetris boulder at the Roaches maybe?
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In reply to Ramon Marin:
That's a tricky one. Would be helpful to know more about what the poster is for? eg is it a poster for a climbing comp or are Skoda trying to fully lockup the climbing market with latest Octavia ad?
If its the latter, midnight lightning would be good/recognisable.
If UK-centric, maybe the Angels share?
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In reply to Ramon Marin:
Elephants Arse, Wimberry.
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In reply to Birks:
Ah I'd love it to be for Skoda so maybe I would actually get paid for it. No, it's for a climbing wall in UK.
In reply to Ramon Marin:
The Calf (and Cow), Ilkley?
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In reply to GPN:
Good suggestion, will try it. Someone else suggested the Ship in Torridon, looks very iconic. Deliverance doesn't draw well. Currently trying Brass Monkeys, see if it works.
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In reply to Ramon Marin:
Surprised the Bowderstone doesn't work. End on, with the steps?
The Elephant in Fontainbleau?
Brimham Cubic Block
Or The Calf at Ilkley?
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In reply to Ramon Marin:
I think the most recognisable one with climbing on in the Peak (Eastern, anyway) would be Mothercap? It cuts a pretty iconic shape from certain angles.
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In reply to Ramon Marin:
Indian’s Head at Bridestones?
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In reply to Ramon Marin:
You didn't mention California but how about the Grandpa peabody boulder? certainly iconic, a nice silouette of a climber below the lip on something like Lucid dreaming or evilution. Not to mention the super classic Mandela nearby.
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In reply to Ramon Marin:
L'elephant in Font
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In reply to Andy Clarke1965:
Yes I considered that, but I rather have one in UK. Some really good suggestions above, specially mother cap
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In reply to Ramon Marin:
Something at at Bees or Porth Ysgo? Strong shapes and features. Good colours too if you're using it.
Our how about the ones in Langdale? Beautiful features.
I'm interested in drawing boulders too and be interested in your criteria for 'draws well'.
Edit, missed the iconic bit so these prob don't fit.
Post edited at 17:50
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In reply to pasbury:
Eagle Boulder , Dumbarton
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In reply to Ramon Marin:
The superbloc, with maybe someone in purple haze, looking at the prow with the sea behind
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In reply to Ramon Marin:
Careless Torque
Crescent Arete
Sauvito
Tetris
The Eagle Stone
Hampers Hang
Yoghurt Hypnotist
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In reply to Ramon Marin:
Napes Needle
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In reply to Ramon Marin:
Are you allowed to exaggerate the shape of the boulder? I reckon sometimes, things are more recognisable if they're caricatured Sounds a cool project.
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In reply to Ramon Marin:
Low Rider or Voyager could work if drawn from the right perspective
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In reply to Ramon Marin:
Have to agree with Alan - the Bowderstone side on with ladder must be right up there!!
https://img.ukclimbing.com/i/195033?fm=jpg&time=1577372941&s=ec1219...
https://img.ukclimbing.com/i/91231?fm=jpg&time=1560506912&dpr=1&...
I quite like that big split boulder at Red Rocks/Kraft area:
https://img.ukclimbing.com/i/212249?fm=jpg&time=1565216862&dpr=1&am...
Post edited at 21:11
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In reply to Ramon Marin:
There are better suggestions out there but as this is a fun little exercise I'm going to chuck Boyager (f7A+) in.
It's harder than you might think as most are bassically big cubes
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In reply to Ramon Marin:
> Good suggestion, will try it. Someone else suggested the Ship in Torridon, looks very iconic.
The Ship was my first thought but its probably not that well known in the big scheme of things.
In reply to ebdon:
What about hampers hang from a distance? (could even squeeze a millstone or 2 in)
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In reply to Ramon Marin:
> Ah I'd love it to be for Skoda so maybe I would actually get paid for it. No, it's for a climbing wall in UK.
whereabouts is the wall? I would pick a boulder fairly local, so the punters could reasonably be expected to know it.
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In reply to Ramon Marin:
The sheep at burbage south would be fairly recognisable from its outline. It's also a boulder that loads or people will have seen
Post edited at 07:55
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In reply to pasbury:
It's a good question, and to be honest I only know once I start drawing whether it will work or not. Shapes that work graphically (for my purposes anyways) are boulders that are undercut rather than squat, and if they are stand alone so it's an isolated shape. the Bowderstone is a good example of that. Then ideally would have a problem right on the edge so the silhouette of the climber is distinguishable.
In reply to Ramon Marin:
It's not necessarily what you're after, but Midnight Lightning with the lightning bolt drawn in is very iconic and could be recognised from a line drawing.
In reply to Ramon Marin:
> It's a good question, and to be honest I only know once I start drawing whether it will work or not. Shapes that work graphically (for my purposes anyways) are boulders that are undercut rather than squat, and if they are stand alone so it's an isolated shape. the Bowderstone is a good example of that. Then ideally would have a problem right on the edge so the silhouette of the climber is distinguishable.
The Rabbit Stone at Queens Crag might fit your criteria? It's not widely known though.
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In reply to Ramon Marin:
Many a bit more buttressy than bouldery, but inspiring to me!
In reply to Ramon Marin:
For anyone in & around London then its the Mabley Green boulder.
Iconic shape : https://www.peeruk.org/chrisdorleybrownjohnfrankland
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In reply to Ramon Marin:
If you want recognisable, maybe L’Elephant or Midnight Lightning?
if you want photogenic, how about this boulder at Calico Hills in Nevada?
https://climberkyle.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/20211011_131428-1536x115...
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In reply to Lankyman:
Indeed very good looking bloc that!
In reply to Ross Barker:
Yes but unfortunately once drawn you won't be able to tell what they are
In reply to HakanT:
Elephant is on the list. ML is actually not that iconic other than the lighting strike but it doesn't work as poster, just looks like big lump. If those split boulders were in UK then that would be a no brainer...
In reply to Ramon Marin:
The UK requirement rules out my next suggestion which was going to be The Hatchling in Rocklands
In reply to Ramon Marin:
Razor Roof (f6C) is one I expect a lot of people would recognise.
In reply to Ramon Marin:
> It's a good question, and to be honest I only know once I start drawing whether it will work or not. Shapes that work graphically (for my purposes anyways) are boulders that are undercut rather than squat, and if they are stand alone so it's an isolated shape. the Bowderstone is a good example of that. Then ideally would have a problem right on the edge so the silhouette of the climber is distinguishable.
In reply to Ramon Marin:
Eagle Stone, Baslow?
https://27crags.com/crags/baslow-edge/topos/eagle-stone
Undercut (a bit) and stand-alone (a lot!)...
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In reply to Ramon Marin:
Norther soul, Hepburn
In reply to Longsufferingropeholder:
I initially thought of both razor roof and trackside, but actually both are pretty boring 'blobs' in terms of their outline IMHO, the former being set into the hillside especially. It's a tricker than expected question!
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In reply to ebdon:
Depends what angle you were thinking of and how detailed the drawing I guess. They popped into my head like these:
https://www.ukclimbing.com/photos/dbpage.php?id=22336
https://www.ukclimbing.com/photos/dbpage.php?id=136004
which I think are fairly memorable shapes.
In reply to Ramon Marin:
>”If those split boulders were in UK then that would be a no brainer...”
https://www.ukclimbing.com/photos/dbpage.php?id=205607
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In reply to Ramon Marin:
something on this could give a good outline of the climber and boulder as there’s nothing behind. Uk based, but potentially not well enough known
https://www.ukclimbing.com/logbook/crags/queens_crag-1037/#photos&gid=1...
https://www.ukclimbing.com/logbook/crags/queens_crag-1037/the_magicians_nep...
Post edited at 07:10
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In reply to Longsufferingropeholder:
OK, I might concede Razor roof is OK, but I still think the trackside boulder is a pretty dull lump, even if it does contain some iconic climbs.
In reply to iamstebarker:
That's bang on
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