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Taken from Treachery Headland, Seal Rocks, NSW, Australia. This view is at the top of a steep incline and the second image is of the rock pool and channel at the base. There are thick layers of sedimentary rock beds which have been forced by earth movements into these shapes.
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The "bridge" joining the arch crumbled on 15/1/1990. Now only the arch is standing to brave the waves and tides and winds and harsh Australian sun.
The Scarborough Bluffs, also known as The Bluffs, are an escarpment in the Scarborough district of Toronto, Ontario, Canada. Forming much of the eastern portion of Toronto's waterfront, it is located along the shoreline of Lake Ontario. At its highest point, the escarpment rises 90 metres (300 ft) above the coastline and spans a length of 15 kilometres (9.3 miles). It was first named in 1793.
The Bluffs have been described as a "geological wonder" and a unique feature in North America. It is believed to have resulted from the accumulation of sedimentary deposits over 12,000 years ago. (Sourced from Wikipedia)
This was taken on a windy, overcast morning. Exposure time was hard to be precise. Erosion has created cathedral spire formations (first group from the right), exposing evidence of five different glacial periods.
I've always enjoyed how portions of Mammoth Hot Springs appears to be monochromatic while the active areas are so vibrant. Yellowstone National Park.
This photo shows a coastal section of the Los Ajaches Natural Park, located in the south of Lanzarote, Canary Islands. The beach features fine golden sand with visible wind patterns and footprints. Rocky cliffs border the shoreline, displaying layered volcanic formations typical of the island’s geological history. The sea is calm, and the light conditions suggest a clear day with mild cloud cover. This area is part of a protected zone known for its remote beaches and eroded volcanic terrain.
Cette photo montre une portion côtière du parc naturel de Los Ajaches, situé au sud de Lanzarote, dans les îles Canaries. La plage présente un sable doré fin, marqué par le vent et quelques empreintes. Des falaises rocheuses bordent le rivage, avec des formations volcaniques stratifiées typiques de l’histoire géologique de l’île. La mer est calme, et la lumière indique une journée claire avec quelques nuages. Cette zone fait partie d’un espace protégé connu pour ses plages isolées et son relief volcanique érodé.
Standing at Carnewas, gazing towards Trevose Head, Bedruthan Steps presents a breathtaking spectacle of the rugged North Cornwall coast. As the sun sets, the scene is transformed by a brilliant orange glow, illuminating the sea stacks and revealing the magnificent cliff formations in all their glory.
Florida Caverns State Park is a state park of Florida in the United States, part of the Florida State Parks system. It is located in the Florida Panhandle near Marianna. It is the only Florida state park with air-filled caves accessible to the public.
The limestone caves in the park have stalagmites, stalactites, and flowstones formed by the erosion of bedrock. Other formations are above ground, including rivers and springs.
Florida Caverns State Park and the neighboring golf course were constructed by the Civilian Conservation Corps as part of the New Deal. The park opened in 1942.
The park is notable for its geological features, a protected area of karst topography. This geology hosts an ecosystem with plants and animals that are adapted to the limestone substrates. The caves and waterways have blind crayfish, bats, salamanders, and other species. Native Americans inhabited the area, and it is a site of archaeological interest.
The park allows nature study, exploring, and sightseeing. The 9-hole golf course is open. Other activities and amenities in the park include camping, hiking, boating, horseback riding, and fishing. There is a visitor center with interpretive exhibits and concessions. Rangers conduct several tours daily.
Credit for the data above is given to the following website:
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Florida_Caverns_State_Park
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Florida Caverns State Park is a state park of Florida in the United States, part of the Florida State Parks system. It is located in the Florida Panhandle near Marianna. It is the only Florida state park with air-filled caves accessible to the public.
The limestone caves in the park have stalagmites, stalactites, and flowstones formed by the erosion of bedrock. Other formations are above ground, including rivers and springs.
Florida Caverns State Park and the neighboring golf course were constructed by the Civilian Conservation Corps as part of the New Deal. The park opened in 1942.
The park is notable for its geological features, a protected area of karst topography. This geology hosts an ecosystem with plants and animals that are adapted to the limestone substrates. The caves and waterways have blind crayfish, bats, salamanders, and other species. Native Americans inhabited the area, and it is a site of archaeological interest.
The park allows nature study, exploring, and sightseeing. The 9-hole golf course is open. Other activities and amenities in the park include camping, hiking, boating, horseback riding, and fishing. There is a visitor center with interpretive exhibits and concessions. Rangers conduct several tours daily.
Credit for the data above is given to the following website:
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Florida_Caverns_State_Park
© All Rights Reserved - you may not use this image in any form without my prior permission.
Florida Caverns State Park is a state park of Florida in the United States, part of the Florida State Parks system. It is located in the Florida Panhandle near Marianna. It is the only Florida state park with air-filled caves accessible to the public.
The limestone caves in the park have stalagmites, stalactites, and flowstones formed by the erosion of bedrock. Other formations are above ground, including rivers and springs.
Florida Caverns State Park and the neighboring golf course were constructed by the Civilian Conservation Corps as part of the New Deal. The park opened in 1942.
The park is notable for its geological features, a protected area of karst topography. This geology hosts an ecosystem with plants and animals that are adapted to the limestone substrates. The caves and waterways have blind crayfish, bats, salamanders, and other species. Native Americans inhabited the area, and it is a site of archaeological interest.
The park allows nature study, exploring, and sightseeing. The 9-hole golf course is open. Other activities and amenities in the park include camping, hiking, boating, horseback riding, and fishing. There is a visitor center with interpretive exhibits and concessions. Rangers conduct several tours daily.
Credit for the data above is given to the following website:
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Florida_Caverns_State_Park
© All Rights Reserved - you may not use this image in any form without my prior permission.
Durdle Door is a natural limestone arch on the so-called 'Jurassic Coast' in Dorset, England (The rocks here form a near complete record of the Triassic, Jurassic and Cretaceous periods, straddling 185 million years). Having visited this beach many years ago as part of a geography school trip, I suddenly had a craving to return this Xmas. A 266 mile round trip and one very soggy pair of socks later, this photo is the result
Florida Caverns State Park is a state park of Florida in the United States, part of the Florida State Parks system. It is located in the Florida Panhandle near Marianna. It is the only Florida state park with air-filled caves accessible to the public.
The limestone caves in the park have stalagmites, stalactites, and flowstones formed by the erosion of bedrock. Other formations are above ground, including rivers and springs.
Florida Caverns State Park and the neighboring golf course were constructed by the Civilian Conservation Corps as part of the New Deal. The park opened in 1942.
The park is notable for its geological features, a protected area of karst topography. This geology hosts an ecosystem with plants and animals that are adapted to the limestone substrates. The caves and waterways have blind crayfish, bats, salamanders, and other species. Native Americans inhabited the area, and it is a site of archaeological interest.
The park allows nature study, exploring, and sightseeing. The 9-hole golf course is open. Other activities and amenities in the park include camping, hiking, boating, horseback riding, and fishing. There is a visitor center with interpretive exhibits and concessions. Rangers conduct several tours daily.
Credit for the data above is given to the following website:
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Florida_Caverns_State_Park
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Florida Caverns State Park is a state park of Florida in the United States, part of the Florida State Parks system. It is located in the Florida Panhandle near Marianna. It is the only Florida state park with air-filled caves accessible to the public.
The limestone caves in the park have stalagmites, stalactites, and flowstones formed by the erosion of bedrock. Other formations are above ground, including rivers and springs.
Florida Caverns State Park and the neighboring golf course were constructed by the Civilian Conservation Corps as part of the New Deal. The park opened in 1942.
The park is notable for its geological features, a protected area of karst topography. This geology hosts an ecosystem with plants and animals that are adapted to the limestone substrates. The caves and waterways have blind crayfish, bats, salamanders, and other species. Native Americans inhabited the area, and it is a site of archaeological interest.
The park allows nature study, exploring, and sightseeing. The 9-hole golf course is open. Other activities and amenities in the park include camping, hiking, boating, horseback riding, and fishing. There is a visitor center with interpretive exhibits and concessions. Rangers conduct several tours daily.
Credit for the data above is given to the following website:
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Florida_Caverns_State_Park
© All Rights Reserved - you may not use this image in any form without my prior permission.
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Florida Caverns State Park is a state park of Florida in the United States, part of the Florida State Parks system. It is located in the Florida Panhandle near Marianna. It is the only Florida state park with air-filled caves accessible to the public.
The limestone caves in the park have stalagmites, stalactites, and flowstones formed by the erosion of bedrock. Other formations are above ground, including rivers and springs.
Florida Caverns State Park and the neighboring golf course were constructed by the Civilian Conservation Corps as part of the New Deal. The park opened in 1942.
The park is notable for its geological features, a protected area of karst topography. This geology hosts an ecosystem with plants and animals that are adapted to the limestone substrates. The caves and waterways have blind crayfish, bats, salamanders, and other species. Native Americans inhabited the area, and it is a site of archaeological interest.
The park allows nature study, exploring, and sightseeing. The 9-hole golf course is open. Other activities and amenities in the park include camping, hiking, boating, horseback riding, and fishing. There is a visitor center with interpretive exhibits and concessions. Rangers conduct several tours daily.
Credit for the data above is given to the following website:
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Florida_Caverns_State_Park
© All Rights Reserved - you may not use this image in any form without my prior permission.
This image is included in a gallery "Colour" curated by stephen cole.
This interesting rock formation was taken in the Cavendish Cliffs area, just off the Terre Rouge Lane, not far from the Green Gables. It was a fine autumnal afteroon. The beauty of the striking red soil cliffs against the deep blue colour of the Southwest Basin water was simply too hard to do justice in photography.
Prince Edward Island is an island province of Canada. While it is the smallest province in terms of land area and population, it is the most densely populated. The island has several nicknames: "Garden of the Gulf", "Birthplace of Confederation" and "Cradle of Confederation". Its capital and largest city is Charlottetown. It is one of the three Maritime provinces and one of the four Atlantic provinces.
The geography of Prince Edward Island is mostly pastoral with red soil, white sand, and scattered communities. Known as the "Garden of the Gulf", the island is located in the Gulf of Saint Lawrence north of Nova Scotia and east of New Brunswick, with which it forms the Northumberland Strait.
The coastline of the island consists of a combination of long beaches, dunes, red sandstone cliffs, saltwater marshes and numerous bays and harbours. The beaches, dunes and sandstone cliffs consist of sedimentary rock and other material with a high iron concentration which oxidizes upon exposure to the air.
This image is included in 4 galleries:- 1) "Where I’d Like to Be - II" curated by S. Page Looney, 2) "Playas" by Jose Luis Cernadas Iglesias, 3) "Landscape - Landschaften III" by Burkhard Kohnert and 4) "Geographic Focus 7" by James Q Chang (启疆).
According to Alison Dods of Parks Victoria, Gog is the male and the larger stack, whereas the smaller one is Magog and is female.
A stone throw's distance before reaching the 12 Apostles is a sightseeing stopoff called Gibson Steps. Reaching the beach surface via 86 steps, two huge limestone stacks, referred to as Gog and Magog by locals, are towering into the sky at an arm's length. Surveying these stacks at such a close distance, visitors are easily "dwarfed" if not enthralled.
Gog and Magog are names that appear in the Old Testament and in numerous subsequent works, including the Book of Revelation and the Qur'an, sometimes indicating individuals and sometimes lands and peoples. Sometimes, but not always, they are connected with the "end times", and the passages from the Book of Ezekiel and Book of Revelation in particular have attracted attention for this reason.
Gibson Steps --- originally built by the Aborigines, subsequently maintained by Hugh Gibson of the Glenample Homestead, are a steep and slippery flight of rocky steps, giving access to a wild, kelp-covered beach beneath the 70 metre cliff.
This was taken on a summer's evening with shifting light, angry-looking clouds and howling winds - so strong that my tripod was toppled. Beyond the horizon is Bass Strait. A brand new Saddle Lookout for the famous Shipwreck Coast Precinct is seen perched over the cliff face middle right.
(Not explored)
This image is included in 5 galleries:- 1) "vue aérienne, panoramique" curated by Gérard LEBAILLY, 2) "coast" by
Irina Miroshnikova, 3) "My dream exhibition 216" by Escape & evasion - Capture the moment!, 4) "LA BELLEZA DE LA VIDA." by Maria Cristina Umpiérrez and 5) "Paysages (31) : mes coups de coeur ♥ !" by Miss-Louly.
This was taken on a morning in an unstable weather: a rain storm was brewing in the distance. Filtered light through cloud cover illuminated the arch with fine details against a dramatic background. Beyond the horizon is Great Australian Bight. Soon after taking this shot, heavy showers pelted down like mad.
London Bridge is an offshore natural arch in the Port Campbell National Park, Australia. The arch is a significant tourist attraction along the Great Ocean Road near Port Campbell in Victoria. The stack was formed by a gradual process of erosion, and until 1990 formed a complete double-span natural bridge.
The span closer to the shoreline, sparked comparisons with the famous nursery rhyme "London Bridge is falling down" and collapsed unexpectedly on 15 January 1990, leaving two tourists (Kelli Harrison and David Darrington) stranded on the outer span before being rescued by police helicopter. No one was injured in the event.
( Explored: May 14, 2025 #106 )
Lal Lal Falls is located approximately 20 minutes’ drive from Ballarat in Victoria, Australia.
Culturally, the Falls are believed to be the earthly home of Bunjil, the All Father or Creator to most Victorian Aboriginal tribes. The name Lal Lal is thought to be Aboriginal for "dashing of waters". The Lal Lal Falls is listed on the Site Registry of Aboriginal Affairs Victoria as a spiritual place. (Moorabool Shire Council website)
Lal Lal Falls stands at an impressive height of 30 metres, making it a striking sight to behold. Took this image after a few days of intermittent rains, the flow volume was reasonably good. From near the source side-on, the colourful hexagonal basalt rock columns of the gorge looked beautiful in the early morning sun.
This image is included in 4 galleries:- 1) "My dream exhibition 132" curated by Escape & evasion - Capture the moment!, 2) "The Beach and it's surroundings" by J C (JCWWCJ 13), 3) "The best sunsets and sunrises II" by Ruben S. C., 4) "Paysages (29) : mes coups de coeur ♥ !" by Miss-Louly and 5) "90+Faves - Top-pics Gallery **XXIII **" by roba66.
The Twelve Apostles is a collection of limestone stacks off the shore of Port Campbell National Park. Their proximity to one another has made the site a popular tourist attraction. Currently there are eight apostles left but the name remains significant and spectacular especially in the Australian tourism industry. The apostles were formed by erosion: the harsh and extreme weather conditions from the South Ocean gradually eroded the soft limestone to form caves in the cliffs, which then became arches, which in turn collapsed; leaving rock stacks up to 45metres high. The site was known as the Sow and Piglets until 1922 (Muttonbird Island, near Loch Ard Gorge, was the Sow, and the smaller rock stacks were the Piglets); after which it was renamed to The Apostles for tourism purposes. The formation eventually became known as the Twelve Apostles.
It was a windy evening, with scarcely any clouds but rather atmospheric being close to sunset. I had to press the camera hard down towards my tripod for the HDR exposures during strong gusts. From this position we can only see 5 remaining Apostles in silhouettes. Looking beyond the horizon is Southern Ocean.
( Explored : Mar 27, 2025 #140 )
London Bridge is an offshore natural arch in the Port Campbell National Park, Australia. The arch is a significant tourist attraction along the Great Ocean Road near Port Campbell in Victoria. The stack was formed by a gradual process of erosion, and until 1990 formed a complete double-span natural bridge.
The span closer to the shoreline sparked comparisons with the nursery rhyme of the same name and collapsed unexpectedly on 15 January 1990, leaving two tourists stranded on the outer span before they were rescued by police helicopter. No one was injured in the event.
Red Bluff in Black Rock, it is a high (over 25 metre), active cliff cut in poorly consolidated clayey sands, with harder sandstone beds forming a series of irregular ledges and benches at the base. The greater part of the cliff is an exposure of the Red Bluff Sand, this site being the type locality for that geological formation.
Black Rock is a suburb in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, 18 km south-east of Melbourne's Central Business District, located within the City of Bayside local government area.
This is a less colourful stretch of cliff to the left of the Black Rock Jetty. This images was taken on a cloudless Spring morning.
(Sourced from Victorian Resources Online)
This image is included in 4 galleries:- 1) "PAISAJES INCREÍBLES.PAISAJES DE ALUCINE XVLVXXVXXVXXXXVXI." curated by Lagarto (miguelitoiglesias21), 2) "2025 07 19 Samstag" by BAKAWI, 3) "LUGARES INCREIBLES volumen 2" by BYKTOR-f.d and 4) "Australia" by Ros.alba.
This was taken from the newly built Saddle Lookout, on a misty summer's morning and at low tide. Gibson Beach is on the left, Castle Rock is on the right. Beyond the horizon is Southern Ocean.
Gog & Magog are two huge Sandstone and Limestone Stacks towering 40+ metres above the water in the Port Campbell National Park on the Shipwreck Coast.
Gog and Magog are names that appear in the Old Testament and in numerous subsequent works, including the Book of Revelation and the Qur'an, sometimes indicating individuals and sometimes lands and peoples. Sometimes, but not always, they are connected with the "end times", and the passages from the Book of Ezekiel and Book of Revelation in particular have attracted attention for this reason.
According to Alison Dods of Parks Victoria, Gog is the male and the larger stack, whereas the smaller one is Magog and is the female.
( Explored : Jul 19, 2025 #66 )
This image is included in a gallery "PREMIO BUZÓN DE PLATA. Silberne Briefkasten 3" curated by Luis Siabala Valer.
The Pink Cliffs Reserve is about 140km from Melbourne CBD. It was originally man made but is now considered one of Victoria's natural wonders. The multi-coloured soft granite exposed as a moonscape surface in the central portion of the reserve is the best known feature hence its name, Pink Cliffs.
The colourful phenomenon was created by early gold-mining activities: sluicing work in the 1880s revealed the 'pink' hills near the historic town of Heathcote.
"The colour kaleidoscope you can see today is the remaining granite sliced through with reddish brown cracks filled with quartz. The surface fine granite was washed by percolating ground water containing sodium, chlorides and carbonates, which helped to dissolve the iron ore minerals and weather the granite. In the process, the granite became stained with iron rich solutions, the colour intensity being directly related to the amounts of iron ore minerals within the cracks. Erosion has proceeded at such a rate that the present surface still resembles a moonscape. ." (Heathcote Information Center Website)
This geological reserve offers hills of fine clay with an almost talcum-powder texture. The pinkness is more intense when the area is moist, i.e, shortly after a rain or shower.
This image is included in a gallery "Grand Canyon" curated by
Dr. Werner Deck.
Desert View Point is the most eastern-point at the South Rim. It is a great vintage point to see where the Colorado River takes its big bend to the west. From the Historic Watchtower, to the east are the majestically beautiful Vermillion Cliffs and Marble Canyon which mark the beginning of the Grand Canyon. To the northwest are the temples of Jupiter, Venus and Apollo. This was taken on a fine Summer morning with a clear blue sky and small volumes of clouds in the distance.
This image is included in a gallery "Beautiful Images" curated by Robert Baruzzi.
La La Falls isn’t one of the tallest waterfalls in Victoria. But it’s certainly one of the most picturesque. The drive to the walk is only just a short drive from the Warburton Township. The trail starts at Irruka Road and ends at the falls themselves. The walk is a 1.6km steady uphill climb through lush forest. It might be a bit demanding with exposed rocks and tree roots along the way. (From Internet)
This was taken after a few days of intermittent rains. According to local residents the water flow was reasonably good.
According to Travis Eastern in his book “Melbourne’s Waterfalls”:
"The part of Warburton now occupied by the former Sanitarium factory was once known as La La after a guest house of the same name which was run by Leila Ward in the late 1800s. La La means welcome welcome in Woiwurrung. The falls have been a popular tourist destination since then.
Distance from Melbourne: 66km
Formerly known as Bridal Falls
Watercourse: Four Mile Creek
Catchment: Yarra River
Type: serial acute/plunge
Number of tiers: three
Overall height: 18.2m
Altitude: 464m (cliff:525)
Geology: granite"
This image is included in 6 galleries:- 1) "special" curated by achatphoenix, 2) "Landscapes" by Marjorie Baylis, 3) "PAISAJES INCREÍBLES.PAISAJES DE ALUCINE XVLVXXVXXVXXXVIII." by Lagarto (miguelitoiglesias21), 4) "LANDSCAPES VOL 22" by Jean-paul Vancoppenolle, 5) "Best of Australia and Tasmania" by Radoslav Besenyi and 6) "seaside 7" by sephi sunset.
This image was taken near the brand new Saddle Lookout in the famous Shipwreck Coast Precinct along Great Ocean Road.
This sharp, wedge-like 230 foot tall headland separates Gog and Magog to the left and the 5 and a half Apostles to the right that are still standing. Over millions of years, nature sculptured the tip of the limestone into a shape resembling the turret of a medieval castle.
On an overcast, misty, early autumnal morning, the light was soft, and the subtle colours and the beautiful texture of the rock face could easily be appreciated. The sea was smooth, with varying shades of blue and green. Beyond the horizon is Bass Strait, which is part of the Twelve Apostles Marine National Park.
( Explored: Feb 22, 2025 #118 )
According to the tour guide: these stalactites resemble over-hanging breasts. I like the fact that this small part of the cave was illuminated with soft, uncoloured lighting.
Yinzi is a famous cave in Yangshou, Guangxi, China. Covering an area of 1,000,050 square meters, the Silver Cave Scenic Area in Lipu County is 85 km away from the downtown Guilin and 3 km away from Yangshuo County.
According to the Yinzi Cave Travel Guide : "The Silver Cave (Yinzi Cave) is praised as "the World Limestone Cave Miracle" by the experts on Karsts geology from France. It is one of the most impressive caves with amazing crystal cave deposits in Guilin. The deposits are prevented from oxidation very well, so the Silver Cave is as beautiful as its name. "
It takes about an hour to go through high-lighted features.
銀子岩溶洞是典型的喀斯特地形，貫穿十二座山峰，屬層樓式溶洞，洞內鐘乳石宛如銀河，閃爍出銀子般光芒，故稱「銀子岩」。銀子岩洞內的每一處都獨立成景，遠觀又形成一個奇異的景觀世界，形神意似，令人浮想聯翩。越是深入洞中，越是奇石遍布，景觀越是高大雄偉，形色壯美。你看那擎天石柱猶如立于峰巔之上的老松，憂鬱滄桑，周圍遍布均勻細長的枝權，巍巍高乎26米，此是洞中"三寶"之二，名為"獨柱擎天"。再看那凌駕在半空之中的"險峻天橋"不禁讓人想起牛郎織女的傳說故事，然而使人驚訝的是"橋"的另一端與岩壁隻有一絲相接!更有奇趣迥異的傘狀鍾乳石，以其比作神話中北方多聞天王手中的神器--"混元珍珠傘"隨隊的導遊將傳說故事娓娓道來，形象而生動，實屬溶洞景觀中的絕品，這種在地質變化以及石灰岩溶解的復雜變化過程中產生出的奇特形狀，對地質學、地貌學、洞穴學等學科均具有很高的科研價值。
Merry Christmas 2023 and Happy New Year 2024!!
Greetings from Down Under!!!
This image is included in 4 galleries:- 1) "AMAZING LANDSCAPES.PAISAJES DE ALUCINE XVLVXV." curated by
Lagarto (miguelitoiglesias21), 2) "Mes coups de coeur N°186. My favourites N°186." by Chantal GIRAUDEAU, 3) "2025 02 11 Di J-11-" by BAKAEI and 4) "Coastlines" by JCareyPhotoGallery.
This image was taken upon my fifth visit to Red Bluff. It was a windless evening, Half Moon Bay was peaceful and calm. There were just enough clouds to put on a spectacular sunset.
This was captured about 1 minute prior to my previous similar posting some time ago. This one shows more of the interestingly structured cliff face.
Located in Black Rock, about 19 km from Melbourne, Red Bluff is a high (over 25 m), active cliff cut in poorly consolidated clayey sands, with harder sandstone beds forming a series of irregular ledges and benches at the base. The greater part of the cliff is an exposure of the Red Bluff Sand, this site being the type locality for that geological formation. (Sourced from Victorian Resources Online)
( Explored: Dec 23, 2023 #70 )
This image is included in 3 galleries:- 1) "El mar" curated by Isidre Llobet Teruel, 2) "Paysages (18) : mes coups de coeur ♥ !" by Miss-Louly and 3) "25. Aug/Sep_24.. " by Nicola Smith (NickyFay).
Located on the south coast of Phillip Island, east of The Nobbies, Pyramid Rock is one of the most fascinating natural attractions. The rock’s magnificent distinct silhouette stands out against the azure waters of Bass Strait.
Pyramid Rock is a remnant of a lava flow resting on a basement of Woolamai Granite.
Between Storm Bay and Cunningham Bay, the triangular outline of Pyramid Rock can even be spotted from various beaches in Australia’s southern coast.
A closer look at the rock also gives a glimpse into the region’s geographical past: the rocks at the base of the ‘pyramid’ are remarkably different from those at its top. On the base, you’ll find pink rocks (due to the presence of granite), while on top it’s made of constitute basalt.
Phillip Island, also known as Corriong or Millowl in the Boonwurrung language, is an Australian island about 140 km south-southeast of Melbourne, Victoria. The island is named after Governor Arthur Phillip, the first Governor of New South Wales, by explorer and seaman George Bass, who sailed in an open whale boat, arriving from Sydney on 5 January 1798.
Phillip Island forms a natural breakwater for the shallow waters of the Western Port. It is 26 km long and 9 km wide, with an area of about 100 square km. It has 97 km of coastline and is part of the Bass Coast Shire.
This was taken on a cloudy Autumn morning shortly after sunrise, from the observation platform. The sea was relatively calm.
( Explored: Aug 26, 2024 #26 )
This image is included in a gallery "PAISAJES INCREÍBLES.PAISAJES DE ALUCINE XVLVXXVXXVXXXXVI" curated by Lagarto (miguelitoiglesias21).
It was a relatively calm summer evening. The warm, late evening sunlight accentuated the visualization of the cracks and fissures on the stack. Beyond the horizon is Bass Strait.
Port Campbell National Park is world famous for its extraordinary collection of wave-sculpted rock formations and the Twelve Apostles. It is situated approximately 190 kilometres south-west of Melbourne and approximately 10 kilometres east of Warrnambool. One of the rock stack is called the "Razorback". The sharp edges and bumps along its back are caused by wind-blown spray, which hardens small areas of rock. The softer rock around these erodes away, leaving an uneven surface. Wave energy channelled along the side of the stack carves the deep smooth grooves just above sea level. With one wave every 14 seconds, there is a lot of erosion over a year, a century, or a thousand years.
The Razorback once extended much further out to sea. The force of the waves gradually eroded and undercut the base of the stack. Vertical cracks in the stack were widened by rainwater, forming a line of weakness. Huge blocks of rock then collapsed into the sea, leaving the rock shelf we can see today. (Info according to Parks Victoria)
( Explored: May 31, 2025 #69 )
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A stone throw's distance before reaching the 12 Apostles is a sightseeing stop-off called Gibson Steps. Reaching the beach surface via 86 steps, two huge limestone stacks, referred to as Gog and Magog by locals, are towering into the sky at an arm's length. Surveying these stacks at such a close distance, visitors are easily "dwarfed" if not enthralled.
According to Alison Dods of Parks Victoria, Gog is the male and the larger stack, whereas the smaller one is Magog and is female.
Gog and Magog are names that appear in the Old Testament and in numerous subsequent works, including the Book of Revelation and the Qur'an, sometimes indicating individuals and sometimes lands and peoples. Sometimes, but not always, they are connected with the "end times", and the passages from the Book of Ezekiel and Book of Revelation in particular have attracted attention for this reason.
Gibson Steps --- originally built by the Aborigines, subsequently maintained by Hugh Gibson of the Glenample Homestead, are a steep and slippery flight of rocky steps, giving access to a wild, kelp-covered beach beneath the 70 metre cliff.
This was taken on a fine summer morning. From this position Magog is obscured by Gog. High above a seagull is foraging for food against a clear blue sky. The reflections of Gog and the cliff face off warm morning light are especially beautiful on the wet sand. Beyond the horizon is Bass Strait. A brand new Saddle Lookout for the famous Shipwreck Coast Precinct is seen perched over the cliff face middle right. It is great lookout to enjoy the views of Gog and Magog as well as 5 of the remaining 12 Apostles on either side.
( Explored: Sep 7, 2025 #22 )
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Hanging Rock (also known as Mount Diogenes, Dryden's Rock, and to some of its traditional owners as Ngannelong) is a distinctive geological formation in central Victoria, Australia. A former volcano, it lies 718m above sea level (105m above plain level) on the plain between the two small townships of Newham and Hesket, approximately 70 km north-west of Melbourne and a few kilometres north of Mount Macedon.
Hanging Rock is a mamelon, created 6.25 million years ago by stiff magma pouring from a vent and congealing in place. Often thought to be a volcanic plug, it is not. Two other mamelons exist nearby, created in the same period: Camels Hump, to the south on Mount Macedon and, to the east, Crozier's Rocks. All three mamelons are composed of soda trachyte. As Hanging Rock's magma cooled and contracted it split into rough columns. These weathered over time into the many pinnacles that can be seen today.
The featured rock on the centre right is also called the "Rock 'n' Roll singer of Hanging Rock" in a book "The Silent Faces of Hanging Rock - Stories, Myths and Legends" written by Roger McAuliffe.
This image is included in 2 galleries 1) "Favourite Landscapes" curated by MK Hardy and 2) "PRIMER PREMIO. - Buzón de oro. Gouldner Briefkasten No. 17" by Luis Siabala Valer.
Lake Powell is an artificial reservoir on the Colorado River in Utah and Arizona, United States. It is the second largest artificial reservoir by maximum water capacity in the United States behind Lake Mead, storing 24,322,000 acre-feet (3.0001×1010 m3) of water when full. However, due to high water withdrawals for human and agricultural consumption, and because of subsequent droughts in the area, Lake Mead has fallen below Lake Powell in size several times during the 21st century in terms of volume of water, depth and surface area.
Lake Powell is named for Civil War veteran Major John Wesley Powell, who explored the Green and Colorado rivers in 1869 down through Grand Canyon. In August, 1869, Powell and his eight companions passed through the site of present day Glen Canyon Dam. Extending nearly one-third of a mile across from canyon rim to rim, the dam created the reservoir known as Lake Powell.
On the right hand side above the horizon is probably Tower Butte, which is a 5,287-foot (1,611 meter) elevation sandstone summit located south of Lake Powell, in northern Arizona. It is situated 9 miles (14 km) northeast of the town of Page.
This was taken at Wahweap Viewpoint near Page, Arizona, after viewing the Horseshoe Bend of the Grand Canyon before moving on to Zion National Park in Utah.
Located in the Midway Geyser Basin, it is the largest hot spring in the United States, and the third largest in the world, after Frying Pan Lake in New Zealand and Boiling Lake in Dominica. Its colours match the rainbow dispersion of white light by an optical prism: red, orange, yellow, green, and blue. The spring is approximately 370 feet (110 m) in diameter and is 160 feet (50 m) deep. The spring discharges an estimated 560 US gallons (2,100 L) of 160 °F (70 °C) water per minute.
The vivid colours in the spring are the result of microbial mats around the edges of the mineral-rich water. The mats produce colours ranging from green to red; the amount of colour in the microbial mats depends on the ratio of chlorophyll to carotenoids and on the temperature gradient in the runoff. In the summer, the mats tend to be orange and red, whereas in the winter the mats are usually dark green. The centre of the pool is sterile due to extreme heat. The deep blue colour of the water in the centre of the pool results from the scattering of blue light by particles suspended in the water. This effect is particularly visible in the centre of the spring due to the lack of archaea that live in the centre and to the depth of the water. The brilliant yellows and oranges are a result of the bacteria which grow in it. Each colour represents a different type of bacteria specialized to survive at a certain range of hot temperatures.
A new overlook trail and viewing point away from the carpark was recently (about 4 weeks prior to our visit) opened. Viewing was much better and semi-aerial shots were handily captured. It is interesting to note that the colours of steam over the spring varied from white to shades of blue and even yellowish and pinkish depending on the intensity of direct sunlight at the time.
Adjacent to it are the Excelsior Geyser and two small hot springs: Opal Pool and Turquoise Pool. The Grand Prismatic Spring lacks colour vibrancy because of overcast clouds; elsewhere it is beautiful.
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Located on the south coast of Phillip Island, east of The Nobbies, Pyramid Rock is one of the most fascinating natural attractions. The rock’s magnificent distinct feature stands out against the azure waters of Bass Strait.
Pyramid Rock is a remnant of a lava flow resting on a basement of Woolamai Granite.
Between Storm Bay and Cunningham Bay, the triangular outline of Pyramid Rock can even be spotted from various beaches in Australia’s southern coast.
A closer look at the rock also gives a glimpse into the region’s geographical past: the rocks at the base of the ‘pyramid’ are remarkably different from those at its top. On the base, you’ll find pink rocks (due to the presence of granite), while on top it’s made of constitute basalt.
Phillip Island, also known as Corriong or Millowl in the Boonwurrung language, is an Australian island about 140 km south-southeast of Melbourne, Victoria. The island is named after Governor Arthur Phillip, the first Governor of New South Wales, by explorer and seaman George Bass, who sailed in an open whale boat, arriving from Sydney on 5 January 1798.
Phillip Island forms a natural breakwater for the shallow waters of the Western Port. It is 26 km long and 9 km wide, with an area of about 100 square km. It has 97 km of coastline and is part of the Bass Coast Shire.
This was taken on a cloudy autumn afternoon from the lookout. The clouds were drifting fast. This was one of the rare moments when most of the featured rock formations, especially the "Pyramid", were highlighted. Here the vertical basalt boulders in the right foreground are beautifully outlined in the overhead afternoon sun.
( Explored : Dec 3, 2024 #74 )
This image is included in 2 galleries :- 1) "AMAZING LANDSCAPES.PAISAJES DE ALUCINE XVXIXXXV." curated by Lagarto ( miguelitoiglesias21) and 2) "LS1" by Akev Chiu.
London Bridge is a well known, hollowed out sea stack that can be viewed from a lookout at the end of London Bridge Road, Portsea, Mornington Peninsula. On either side of London Bridge are two high tide platform beaches, backed by 30 to 40 m high calcarenite bluffs and fronted by continuous inter-tidal rock flats, with reefs further offshore. Waves average 1.7 m on the outer reefs, with their height at the beach depending on the tide. The narrow sand beaches are awash at high tide, but fronted by exposed rock flats at low tide. It is located approximately 60 km (37 mi) south of the Melbourne CBD, on the opposite side of Port Phillip Bay. (Sourced from internet)
Looking beyond the horizon is Bass Strait. Took this image on a fine Spring evening. At low tide, the sea was relatively calm. Instead of the usual onrushing big waves, there were ripples and swells. There were just enough wandering clouds to enlighten the otherwise ordinary sunset.
( Explored : Oct 16, 2023 #102 )
This was taken just below Point Lonsdale Lighthouse. The winds were howling at 40 knots. The sea was quite choppy. The sky was clear blue. On the left horizon is Point Nepean.
Point Lonsdale is a coastal township on the Bellarine Peninsula, near Queenscliff, Victoria, Australia. The town is divided between the Borough of Queenscliffe and the City of Greater Geelong. Point Lonsdale is also one of the headlands which, with Point Nepean, frame The Rip, the entrance to Port Phillip. The headland is dominated by the Point Lonsdale Lighthouse. At the 2016 census, Point Lonsdale had a population of 2,684. The population grows rapidly over the summer months through to the Easter period due to its popularity as a holiday destination. (Wikipedia)
This image is included in 5 galleries:- 1) "Water and Life" curated by Vicky Vinch, 2) "Landschaft 25" by Michael Gschwind, 3) "60. October_25. FROM MY FLICKR FRIENDS" by Nicola Smith (NickyFay), 4) "places I want see one day" by Eric Fotografie and 5) "LUGARES INCREIBLES volumen 2" by BYKTOR-f.d..
This spectacular hexagonal basalt island is located next to the Eastern Dam of High Island Reservoir in Sai Kung, Hong Kong. The Reservoir is part of Hong Kong UNESCO Global Geopark. The location is accessible from Man Yee Road.
This small island measures about 200m long, 100m wide and 63m tall, and looks quite like a cut open melon. It was formed around the Jurassic period, about 100 million years ago. Looking beyond the horizon is South China Sea.
This was taken from the Po Pin Chau Viewing Platform, near the Big Cross 十字架, on a hot (34 degrees Celsius) and humid autumn morning, with a clear blue sky and a medley of white clouds over the distant hills. Beyond the horizon is South China Sea. The little island above Split Island is Conic island (飯甑洲). It was close to noon, the overhead, side-lighting facilitated excellent appreciation of the hexagonal rock columns. The scene was serene.
破邊洲（英語：Po Pin Chau）是香港一個島嶼，位於西貢區萬宜水庫東壩對出，以六角石柱的奇觀而著名。1 億多年前的侏羅紀時期，香港發生多次火山爆發，噴出大量熔岩及火山灰。噴至火山口邊的火山灰冷卻後，該處成為切面是六邊形的石柱。結構長約200多米，闊約100米，高約63米。破邊洲原是由糧船灣花山伸延入海的一個海岬，但因長年受海浪侵蝕，結果與花山分離成為海蝕柱。
( Explored: Oct 9, 2025 #14 )
This image is included in 10 galleries:- 1) "AMAZING LANDSCAPES.PAISAJES DE ALUCINE XVLIIII." curated by Lagarto (miguelitoiglesias21), 2) "Special Images" by Robert Baruzzi, 3) "landscape vol 16" by Jean-paul Vancoppenolle, 4) "Jack's Faves - Landscape" by Eclectic Jack, 5) "Пейзаж" by Sergey Ignatov, 6) "Oriental Land and water scape" by Ning Tranquiligold Jin, 7) "Paysages (9) : mes coups de coeur ♥ !" by Miss-Louly, 8) "The Best of Nature and Landscape 11" by Thomas Luckmann, 9) "premio selecto de hacedor de imagenes" by byktor -f.d and 10) "Mountains" by crash_n_burn.
Huangshan 黄山 (Yellow Mountain) is a jagged range of more than 70 knifelike peaks in eastern China’s Anhui Province. The region's low-hanging clouds, distinctively shaped granite rocks and twisted pine trees have been subjects of numerous classical paintings and poems. Cable cars provide access to several peaks, and steep paved trails with thousands of stone steps snake past many of the range's famous viewpoints. It is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and one of China's major tourist destinations.
Bright Top 光明頂 is one of the good places for viewing sunrises and sunsets. From this position a myriad of mountain peaks are beautifully silhouetted and the pine leaves nearby are glistening in gold.
黃山位於中國安徽省南部黃山市境內。黃山古稱黟山，南北長約40千米，東西寬約30千米。黃山素以「奇松、怪石、雲海、溫泉」四絕聞名天下。那72峰、24溪、2湖、3瀑，峰峰奇特，溪溪曲折、極盡天下山水之美，更聚名山大川之勝。黃山最高峰是蓮花峰，海拔1860米 ，位 於黃山中部、站在玉屏樓向前望去, 猶如一朵含苞初放的蓮花, 峻峭高聳, 仰天怒放。晴天從蓮花峰頂可遙見江西的廬山和似帶的長江。黃山三大主峰之一的天都峰，與蓮花峰爭雄對峙。它位於黃山東南部，人稱無上之「都會, 海拔1829米、從玉屏樓至天都峰約15千米，其間有黃山最險峻的峰嶺，峰上的石樓，坡度都在70度以上；尤以中途的鯽魚背最險。黃山上觀日出的地點很多, 以光明頂最負盛名。
( Explored: Jan 25, 2024 #136 )