It really doesn't get any cooler than this. Great shot, inspiring stuff... everything looks in balance. Even the foreground branches (that would be deemed "distractions" elsewhere) add to the look and feel of the photo. Wide angle lens, no?
I first saw this shot in the PotM nomination thread and had to come looking for it. Wow, love the colours and detail (and of course the one-liner 'like a rock' )