Devil's Thicket

© Martha R. Mazon

Devil's Thicket

Uploaded: November 01, 2015 | Entered: November 01, 2015 08:24:37

Description

According to local legends, Mt. Diablo means "Devil's Thicket," referring to a grove of willows on the north side of the mountain thought to be inhabited by mischievous spirits. In 1806, Spanish soldiers were pursuing local Native Americans as part of the missionization. The natives hid in a thicket, and the Spaniards camped nearby intending to capture them in the morning. To the amazement of the watchful Spaniards, the Native Americans escaped during the night. The Spaniards attributed the clever escape to the help of the devil, thus naming the area "Monte del Diablo", meaning "thicket of the devil". English speakers later misinterpreted "monte" as mount or mountain. "Devil's Thicket" also seems a fitting name for the network of power equipment in the valley below.

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Exif: F Number: 16, Exposure Bias Value: 0.00, ExposureTime: 1/6 seconds, Flash: did not fire, compulsory flash mode, ISO: 400, White balance: Manual white balance, FocalLength: 100.00 mm, Model: Canon EOS 5D Mark II

Comments

John Connolly November 01, 2015

A wonderful scene and capture Martha! I love that sky, and thanks so much for the history! #1641442

Jeff Robinson level-deluxe November 01, 2015

Great view and capture Martha! #11394073

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