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Limestone sea stacks in Port Campbell National Park, Victoria. There have only ever been eight stacks here, not 12 as their name suggests. Only seven remain.
This interesting formation is known as the Petrified Forest. "It is actually a collection of hollow tubes of limestone called "solution pipes", eroded by millions of years of rainfall. The process starts when water gathers in a shallow pan of sand and seeps downwards dissolving the limestone. The mineral-saturated water then cements the sand, forming hard, trunk-shaped pipes".
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There is an awesome scenic drive around this area with great rock formations!. It provides you with wide vistas of the Valley.
In Corsican language "Calanche di Piana"
Geological formation of red porphyry igneous rocks composed of imposing pink granite rocks carved by the association of thermal variations, sea spray, strong winds and rainwater gully.
A ¾ of a mile hike leads you through beautiful sandstone, to a natural phenomenon in the desert, the Fire Wave. This area offers some of the most amazing scenery glowing with an unusually bright crimson color, where vivid colors are splashed on the oldest rock formations. I was pleasantly surprised and captivated by its pristine beauty, peaceful surroundings, and picturesque landscape. Enjoy it!
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We visited Theodore Roosevelt National Park for the first time on this trip. It's great park for seeing wildlife and unusual badlands type formations. We have been to the Badlands in South Dakota, but until a couple years ago I hadn't know there was a smaller group in North Dakota.
TRNP is less well known and not near major population areas, so it was relatively uncrowded. It is divided into 2 main sections: North (south of Watford City, ND) and South (in Medora, ND). The north section has some walks and hiking trails along the main roadway that let you get a closer view of some of the formations . One of the most interesting had cannonball concretions. (See the first comment for an explanation of how they form.) As well as seeing stone cannonballs still embedded in the canyon walls, we saw some along the path. The largest we saw was more than 36 inches (90cm) in diameter. The ones in the photos above are smaller, about 24 inches (60cm) in diameter. The south section has more typical badlands formations and more wildlife, as well as the Painted Canyon Overlook and a cabin where TR spent some time.
In the heart of the Andean Altiplano, ancient stone lines cut across the dry, salt-covered ground, guiding the eye toward snow-capped mountains on the horizon.
Shaped by extreme altitude, intense cold, and scarce water, this landscape feels almost otherworldly — where deep blue skies contrast with earthy tones and the white textures of salt and snow.
A place of absolute silence, where every mark on the ground tells a story of both human presence and natural adaptation in one of the most extreme environments on Earth.
Barents Sea, Norway. One sample from the plethora of interesting shapes, textures, colors and otherwise impressive coastal landscapes in Båtsfjord area. Weather doesn't always cooperate though there is always plenty to find.
This photo was taken on the beach of Morro Branco, Ceará, Brazil. A shallow stream cuts through the reddish sand in the foreground, reflecting the vibrant sky and cliffs. In the background, the multicolored sedimentary cliffs rise with jagged textures — layers of white, red, and brown shaped by erosion. These formations are composed of sand and clay, sculpted over time by tropical rains and wind, revealing the geological diversity of the region. The absence of people enhances the raw beauty and suspended rhythm of this coastal landscape.
Cette photo a été prise sur la plage de Morro Branco, dans le Ceará, au Brésil. Un filet d’eau traverse le sable rouge au premier plan, reflétant le ciel vif et les falaises. À l’arrière-plan, les falaises sédimentaires multicolores s’élèvent avec des textures déchiquetées — couches de blanc, de rouge et de brun façonnées par l’érosion. Ces formations, composées de sable et d’argile, sont sculptées par les pluies tropicales et le vent, révélant la diversité géologique du site. L’absence de présence humaine renforce la beauté brute et le rythme suspendu de ce paysage côtie
Scenic Lower McKinney Falls in Austin, Texas, with cascading water and surrounding green foliage under a cloudy sky.
Looking up from the floor of the Carnarvon Gorge Amphitheatre through the small space that opens to the bright sky above is an awesome experience. It also provides some indication of the texture and colour variations of the sandstone rock faces that make up this natural wonder.
For a view of the walls lower down in the Amphitheatre, and for further information on the Amphitheatre itself, see my adjacent image No. 0499
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This is a shot of the Courthouse Towers in Arches National Park. Courthouse Towers has spires that resemble skyscrapers. Aside from arches, there are large monoliths of sandstone. You can see the sense of scale at which these rise from the ground with the cars and signs in the shot.
As of yesterday the Azure Window of Malta is gone. A strong storm weakened this geological formation and subsequently collapsed into the Mediterranean sea. I was fortunate enough to have seen it 6 months ago.
Horseshoe Bend Slot Canyon near Page, Arizona. Accessible only by joining an organised tour, this slot canyon isn't as well known as nearby Lower Antelope Canyon. The smaller number of visitors allows for a more pleasant visiting experience.
An unbelievable range of hues from dark brown to red and hay yellow on impressive rock formations. Mix of colors, textures and forms, light and shadow. Mother Nature is much more creative than we can imagine.
Shot with a Nikon D5300 within a narrow ridge in the towering mountains of the Red Colored Canyon. A labyrinth of rocks, some up to 40 meters tall. The canyon which is almost 800 meters long lies in a limestone mountain chain named El Tih 'the maze' .
Scenic framing of a rugged landscape bearing vibrant hues all swirled together like a colorful painting. Shot from one of the Sinai colored canyon's valleys.
This captivating natural wonder is like a gem in the desert with its vibrant hues and fascinating geological formations.
Park Avenue Trailhead, Arches National Park, Moab, Utah, USA
The Park Avenue Trail is one of the first major attractions within Arches National Park. It is a one-mile trail that follows the bottom of a canyon at the feet of some of the park’s gigantic and well-known monoliths.
The Park Avenue Trail is most aptly named for New York City’s famous street. Early travelers noticed a similarity between these sandstone spires and the famous skyscrapers along New York’s Park Avenue, and the name stuck. The main difference, of course, is that the “skyscrapers” of Arches National Park were sculpted by nature.
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The Wave is just a Photographer's Wonderland . There is no place like it anywhere else in the world. It is a tricky getting there, especially right at the end of the hike. There is no trail, just rocks, but quiet and almost as if you were on another planet!
Waves of the Southern Ocean crash over a wave cut platform by some cliffs near to the Bay of Martyrs, Bay of Islands Coastal Park, Victoria.
Image taken on the Neck Spring Trail, Island in the Sky district of Canyonlands National Park.
From the National Park Service Website: A walk back in time, this loop trail passes historic ranching features and two springs where cowboys watered cattle. With minor elevation changes, this trail is a great way to see some varied plant life.
Limestone sea stacks in Port Campbell National Park, Victoria. There have only ever been eight stacks here, not 12 as their name suggests. Only seven remain.