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Obsidian Cliff is a culturally and geologically fascinating formation. It was born from cooled lava that flowed from the last major volcanic eruption from Yellowstone's caldera some 180,000 years ago. Obsidian is an exceptionally strong but "chippable" material that performs outstandingly when crafted into knives, spear points, and even modern surgical instruments. The indigenous peoples of North America were well aware of this rich source of obsidian dating back many millennia, and implements made from it have been found in archaeological sites east of the Mississippi and into Canada, indicating its importance as a commodity to North America's earliest peoples.
During our Spain vacation this summer we stayed in Palamos on the Mediterranean coast. I went to this section of the coast for sunset and this cove was definitely the main attraction. While I was photographing this boat came in to anchor for the night. The sunset light wasn't too exciting so I decided to come back for sunrise which is when I made this image. It was a very peaceful morning and I was definitely jealous of the people in the boat. What a perfect spot to spend the night!
There isn't a good way to get down to the water from the above where I was shooting so later that day Allison and I rented a sea kayak at a nearby beach to round the cliffs and swim in this place. It was definitely our best beach experience of the trip.
Before we add any more bird photos from this beautiful place, here is an idea of what it's like to watch the birds from these cliffs... we saw gannets, puffins, razorbills, guillemots, kittiwakes and fulmars. A brilliant day!
With unstable cliff of vertical drop for few hundred feet, it offers intimidating view of rugged seashore.
These cliffs at Barton-on-Sea are actively falling as the water flows between the various layers of sand, clay and mud, they are also fabulous to look at although you don't want to stay under them for too long.
part of the hugely spectacular Sea bird colony at RSPB Bempton Cliffs
With over 1/2 a million seabirds nesting during the summer you really feel part of nature here.
I am absolutely fascinated by waves/sea/movement in water and could have stood there all day taking photographs. As it is I have about 100 of different variations on this one (don't worry, I won't post them all) ;-)
I didn't take this photo today, I took it a couple weeks ago, but if I had, the scene likely would have been different. This morning a man drove his car off the bluff and landed it on the beach at the bottom of the frame. Somehow he walked away with only moderate injuries. If you're interested in reading more about the incident, here's a link to an article: www.utsandiego.com/news/2013/jul/29/man-drives-off-bluff-...