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Not far from Cajamarca is the Cumbe Mayo, meaning “Narrow River” in Quechua, where a canal system believed to have been started by a culture that existed around 1500 BC and expanded upon by the Inca. At Cumbe Mayo is a stone forest of vertical arranged volcanic rocks many of which bear the marks of past civilizations.
The only way to see anything and to maneuver through the tunnel was to use my camera's flash, then take a few steps. Water pooled on the floor and small stalactites were forming everywhere. It was freezing cold.
This is part of the raised metal platform.
With Naaman Fletcher.
This photo was taken in one of the amazing caves in Merapoh, Kuala Lipis, Pahang, Malaysia.
Merapoh has many wonderful caves that have wonderful natural formations.
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Hierve Al Agua
Hierve el Agua (Spanish for "the water boils") is set of natural rock formations in the Mexican state of Oaxaca that resemble cascades of water. The site is located about 70 km east of Oaxaca city, past Mitla, in the municipality of San Lorenzo Albarradas, with a narrow, winding unpaved road leading to the site. The site consists of two rock shelves or cliffs which rise between fifty and ninety metres from the valley below, from which extend nearly white rock formations which look like waterfalls. These formations are created by fresh water springs, whose water is over-saturated with calcium carbonate and other minerals. As the water scurries over the cliffs, the excess minerals are deposited, much in the same manner that stalactites are formed in caves. One of the cliffs, called the "cascada chica" (small waterfall) or the Amphitheatre, contains two large artificial pools for swimming as well as a number of small natural pools. One of the artificial pools is very near the edge of the cliff.
The only way to see anything and to maneuver through the tunnel was to use my camera's flash, then take a few steps. Water pooled on the floor and small stalactites were forming everywhere. It was freezing cold.
With Naaman Fletcher.
Cannon Beach, Oregon
The fascinating Hug Point Beach stretches 2 miles down from the Hug Point headland to Arch Cape sitting between Arcadia Beach and Cove Beach.
The Hug Point name comes with a very interesting story. Before Oregon Coast Highway 101 was built in the 1920s, the beach was used as a coastal road for both car and coach traffic. In order to get around Hug Point, traffic had to move at the low tide along the rocky headland close to it - literally "hugging" the rocks. During the low tide at the rocks north of the trail access, you can still see signs of where the roadbed was carved out.
Hug Point is popular for its colorful landscape, a beautiful stretch of sand, basalt and sandstone cliffs, marine life in the intertidal zone, caves, and a seasonal waterfall. The beach is ideal for picnicking, beachcombing, tidepool exploring, and surf fishing.
Hug Point State Recreation Site provides easy access to the northern edge of the beach. Walk a short paved trail and then a stairway down to the beach. You will see a basalt and sandstone headland on the right. This is Adair Point. During low tides, you can walk around Adair Point and have access to the north end of the beach including a small secluded pocket beach just south of Hug Point. This site features a big cave, the beautiful Fall Creek waterfall that cascades down from the sandstone bluff, and the old stage-coach road. At low tides, you can walk around Hug Point to Arcadia Beach.
Reference: oregondiscovery.com/hug-point-beach
If you want to explore more of the beach, walk south to Arch Cape.
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The only way to see anything and to maneuver through the tunnel was to use my camera's flash, then take a few steps. Water pooled on the floor and small stalactites were forming everywhere. It was freezing cold.
This is part of the raised metal platform.
With Naaman Fletcher.
Hierve Al Agua
Hierve el Agua (Spanish for "the water boils") is set of natural rock formations in the Mexican state of Oaxaca that resemble cascades of water. The site is located about 70 km east of Oaxaca city, past Mitla, in the municipality of San Lorenzo Albarradas, with a narrow, winding unpaved road leading to the site. The site consists of two rock shelves or cliffs which rise between fifty and ninety metres from the valley below, from which extend nearly white rock formations which look like waterfalls. These formations are created by fresh water springs, whose water is over-saturated with calcium carbonate and other minerals. As the water scurries over the cliffs, the excess minerals are deposited, much in the same manner that stalactites are formed in caves. One of the cliffs, called the "cascada chica" (small waterfall) or the Amphitheatre, contains two large artificial pools for swimming as well as a number of small natural pools. One of the artificial pools is very near the edge of the cliff.
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This photo was taken in one of the amazing caves in Merapoh, Kuala Lipis, Pahang, Malaysia.
Merapoh has many wonderful caves that have wonderful natural formations.
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EXTRACT FROM: ROYAL TYRRELL MUSEUM
"The Drumheller area hoodoos are striking geological formations that have become internationally recognized icons of Alberta's badlands. The distinctive appearance of the hoodoos was created through the deposit of materials during the Cretaceous Period between 70 and 75 million years ago. Hoodoos are composed of sand and clay from the Horseshoe Canyon Formation. The solid, strong capstones protect the softer, underlying base creating their unique mushroom-like shape. Within the broad sweep of geological time, the hoodoos are eroding at a rate as rapid as one centimetre per year - quicker than virtually any other geological structure. The varied colour and texture of the rock, visible as horizontal banding on the hoodoos, speaks to the ancient environments of the inland sea and coastal swamps once present during the Cretaceous, that in time, became the coal deposits so vital to the early economic development of the Drumheller area. Their relative rarity, fragility, and unique appearance have captured thousands of visitors' artistic and scientific imaginations."
I was fortunate enough to spend a week this summer with my aunt exploring the sights in South Dakota. We had a lovely time: great weather, company, and food!
These first 21 pictures were taken in The Badlands National Park. It was a gorgeous place filled with beautiful colors and stunning, vistas. I can't tell you the how much I loved this place. I would have spent the whole vacation there if I could have. It was truly spectacular.
The weather was strong - with days where the wind was over 30m/s but never the less the Icelandic beauty was on full display. These images are from a brief roadtrip along the South Coast.
All of these images are single exposure with basic edits - nothing added, nothing removed. The only use of AI is for moderate noise reduction.
All images by Alex Berger, please reach out directly for licensing or usage requests.
Find more of my work at alex-berger.com or on virtualwayfarer.com.
Where Cheddar Man was found just over 200 centuries ago, if you look to the top right end of the cave, you can spot him, albeit a replica
Hierve Al Agua
Hierve el Agua (Spanish for "the water boils") is set of natural rock formations in the Mexican state of Oaxaca that resemble cascades of water. The site is located about 70 km east of Oaxaca city, past Mitla, in the municipality of San Lorenzo Albarradas, with a narrow, winding unpaved road leading to the site. The site consists of two rock shelves or cliffs which rise between fifty and ninety metres from the valley below, from which extend nearly white rock formations which look like waterfalls. These formations are created by fresh water springs, whose water is over-saturated with calcium carbonate and other minerals. As the water scurries over the cliffs, the excess minerals are deposited, much in the same manner that stalactites are formed in caves. One of the cliffs, called the "cascada chica" (small waterfall) or the Amphitheatre, contains two large artificial pools for swimming as well as a number of small natural pools. One of the artificial pools is very near the edge of the cliff.
Hierve Al Agua
Hierve el Agua (Spanish for "the water boils") is set of natural rock formations in the Mexican state of Oaxaca that resemble cascades of water. The site is located about 70 km east of Oaxaca city, past Mitla, in the municipality of San Lorenzo Albarradas, with a narrow, winding unpaved road leading to the site. The site consists of two rock shelves or cliffs which rise between fifty and ninety metres from the valley below, from which extend nearly white rock formations which look like waterfalls. These formations are created by fresh water springs, whose water is over-saturated with calcium carbonate and other minerals. As the water scurries over the cliffs, the excess minerals are deposited, much in the same manner that stalactites are formed in caves. One of the cliffs, called the "cascada chica" (small waterfall) or the Amphitheatre, contains two large artificial pools for swimming as well as a number of small natural pools. One of the artificial pools is very near the edge of the cliff.
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