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- Árbol de Piedra (albero di pietra) è una formazione rocciosa isolata a forma di albero rachitico alto circa 7 m.
La sua forma, in particolare il gambo sottile, è dovuta ai forti venti che trasportano sabbia ed erodono la morbida arenaria.
- Árbol de Piedra ("stone tree") is an isolated rock formation shaped like a stunted tree about 7 m high.
Its shape, particularly the thin stem, is due to strong winds carrying sand and eroding the soft sandstone.
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For whatever reason, i like this shot. The curves, the blue shadows and the ultra white sand dunes. I think the focal point is still these shrubs that survive in the desert.
A Desert Cottontail (Sylvilagus auduboni) in the desert landscape of the Gilbert Riparian Reserve outside Phoenix, Arizona, USA.
22 February, 2014.
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Deuteronomy 1:19 “Then we set out from Horeb and walked through that vast and dreadful desert, where you observed the road to the Amorite hill country. Just as the LORD our God ordained for us, we finally arrived at Kadesh-barnea.”
It's time for me to wonder out west and enjoy the solitude of the desert with it's majestic vistas, mountain ranges and array of colors. HSS
Darling Tonia, Gertrude, and I drove from a hotel at the Grand Coulee Dam down hwy 21 on the way to Palouse Falls and skidded to a halt somewhere near Lind (I think) when we saw this unexpected scene. It made me think of the pony express and all the effort it took (takes) to get information and goods to these wonderful remote towns. This was unplanned and might be my favorite image from our vacation as awesome as it was. :-)
I'd mark it on the map if I could be more accurate, sorry.
We drove out to the end of a primitive dirt road near Hanksville, Utah. We were interested in the Burpee Dinosaur Dig located a couple miles beyond the fence. We didn't make it to the dig, which was closed due to covid, but the area is full of interesting rock formations.
Happy Fence Friday!
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Sometimes you just want to escape it all. One of the beautiful things about going west is all the desert landscape. Lot of good sitting places to just reflect and enjoy the surroundings, and of course to dig for that Ganja and watch as the few seconds of wind blow the sand about.
A TAV-8B Harrier II from VMAT-203 'Hawks' prepares for departure from NAF El Centro with a load of BDU-33 training bombs.
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The Kalbelia tribe of Rajasthan, India, historically known as snake charmers, are renowned for their vibrant dance tradition. Their dance features serpentine movements that mimic snakes, reflecting their heritage. Women in the tribe perform these dances, wearing traditional black skirts with colorful embroidery, accompanied by instruments like the "khanjari" and "poongi."
In 2010, UNESCO recognized Kalbelia dance as an Intangible Cultural Heritage, highlighting its cultural significance and the tribe's efforts to preserve it. Dancing plays a vital role in their nomadic lifestyle, serving as both entertainment and a means of livelihood. Through performances at festivals, weddings, and tourist events, the Kalbelia can sustain themselves financially while keeping their cultural traditions alive. Their dance and music continue to captivate audiences, allowing them to share and celebrate their rich cultural heritage globally.
On a weekend jam-packed with long driving, I was determined to see southern California's superbloom. At Anza-Borrego Desert State Park near the southern US border, the wildflowers were simply spectacular. On Sunday morning after sleeping in the car in some ferocious winds, I was treated to a stunning sunrise. The first light gently illuminated the gorgeous flowers, and an absolutely divine scene presented itself in front of my eyes.
I composed this photograph (and its partner) during a November trip to Utah; one can see evidence of a recent snowfall. Like the prairies, deserts are often disparaged: endless; colourless; arid; boring. One can find examples of the above, of course, although even the most uninspiring of desert landscapes come alive in the spring. But one can also find rare beauty in the colours, lines and shapes of desert landscapes, and in desert vastness. I hope these two photographs capture some of this.
Desert View in Valley of Fire, Nevada's first State Park. The cactus here is vicious, it will bite you, stick to you and seeming jump on you, but the views are gorgeous and the hikes are awesome, add this one to your bucket list!
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I like this part of outback Australia around Barcaldine. The textures of the dense woodland against the red soil are wonderful under the bright light.
The Desert Uplands Region covers 75,000 square kilometers of Outback Queensland. Straddling the Great Dividing Range and between coastal and inland catchments, this elevated landscape has created unique internally draining lakes and is the headwaters of two major catchments (the Burdekin and Lake Eyre Basin) that almost split the region in half, north-south.
The region extends to the north of the Flinders Highway near Torrens Creek whilst the southern boundary is approximately 50 km north west of Tambo. The area is bounded by a line from Blackall to Hughenden through Barcaldine in the west and the Belyando River in the east. Towns within the Desert Uplands are Barcaldine, Jericho, Alpha, Hughenden, Prairie, Torrens Creek, Pentland, Aramac, and Muttaburra.
The term ‘desert' is used to describe the bioregion because of the abundance of spinifex, a hardy, spiny-leaved tussock forming grass common to the drier inland areas of Australia and the predominant red coloured soils, along with the semi-arid climate. Although the soils are sandy, the area is well covered with native trees, shrubs and grasses, unlike the traditional view of a desert comprising loose, slow moving sand dunes. The red earths of the Desert Uplands are morphologically and chemically similar to the soils of the Mulga lands.
The Desert Uplands Bioregion is characterised by hard, red sandy soils with relatively low fertility. Sandstone ridges and sand plains dominate the landscape, supporting predominantly native pastures, including; spinifex (Triodia pungens spp.), wire grasses (Aristida spp.), and small patches of Mitchell grass (Astrebla spp.). Buffel (Cenchrus ciliaris) grass, an introduced pasture species can be found throughout the region. The majority of the area is heavily timbered with species such as Desert oak (Acacia coriacea), Gidyea (Acacia cambagei), Box (Eucalyptus populnea), Ironbark (Eucalyptus melanophloia), Yellow Jacket (Eucalyptus similis), and a number of Wattles (Acacia spp.).
Sandstone ranges and sand and clay plains dominate, with Mitchell grasslands in the west and narrow patches of Brigalow in the east. To the north the region abuts granite ranges and basalt tablelands. To the south the sandstone continues into the Carnavon Ranges. (Source: www.desertuplands.org.au)
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