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I like how the film depicts the setting sun like an almost liquid orange blob, while retaining all its colours and not blitzing out as a digital image would.
Camera: Canon EOS3
Sigma EXDG Fisheye 15mm f/2.8
Silbersalz35 500T colour cine film
Developed and scanned by silbersalz35.com
Bert's Rental in Granite City, Illinois. Photography by Notley Hawkins. Taken with a Canon EOS R5 camera with a Canon RF15-35mm F2.8 L IS USM lens at ƒ/8.0 with a 1/640-second exposure at ISO 200, processed with Adobe Lightroom Classic.
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This image is included in 2 galleries :- 1) "INTERPHOTO * TOP FLICKR 2021" curated by Gianfranco Marzetti and 2) "Grand Canyon Nationalpark - Arizona" by Reinhard Link.
The Grand Canyon (Hopi: Ongtupqa; Yavapai: Wi:kaʼi:la, Navajo: Tsékooh Hatsoh, Spanish: Gran Cañón) is a steep-sided canyon carved by the Colorado River in Arizona, United States. The Grand Canyon is 277 miles (446 km) long, up to 18 miles (29 km) wide and attains a depth of over a mile (6,093 feet or 1,857 meters). The canyon and adjacent rim are contained within Grand Canyon National Park, the Kaibab National Forest, Grand Canyon-Parashant National Monument, the Hualapai Indian Reservation, the Havasupai Indian Reservation and the Navajo Nation. President Theodore Roosevelt was a major proponent of preservation of the Grand Canyon area, and visited it on numerous occasions to hunt and enjoy the scenery.
Nearly two billion years of Earth's geological history have been exposed as the Colorado River and its tributaries cut their channels through layer after layer of rock while the Colorado Plateau was uplifted. While some aspects about the history of incision of the canyon are debated by geologists, several recent studies support the hypothesis that the Colorado River established its course through the area about 5 to 6 million years ago. Since that time, the Colorado River has driven the down-cutting of the tributaries and retreat of the cliffs, simultaneously deepening and widening the canyon. (Wikipedia)
This breath taking evening scene was viewed near the Visitor Centre, which is on the South Rim of the Grand Canyon.
This image is included in a gallery "Only The BEST Nature Landscape, (My Opinion)" by Patrick Bigelow.
These magnificent sea stacks are located at the tip of Cape Woolamai along side with the Pinnacles (not shown here), Phillip Island. The texture of the formation is beautifully appreciated in the early morning sun. The blue sea beyond is Bass Strait.
About 360 million years ago, molten rock forced its way up from the earth's core. It cooled very slowly beneath the ground, forming the pinkish brown granite which is Cape Woolamai's foundation. The granite was exposed as the mountains above wore down due to weathering and wave action. The granite extends down to an unknown depth below sea level. The Pinnacles we now see are the result of cracks which formed as the rock was cooling and shrinking. They have been further sculptured by rain and wave action.
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.
I hope everybody had an enjoyable Christmas.
I was lucky to be able to spend Christmas in the Yorkshire dales and I very much enjoyed it. On Christmas Day, before the big meal, I drove 15 minutes to Ribblehead viaduct and had about a 2 hour walk. As you can see from the photo it was nice and sunny, which was a pleasant change from the dreary wet weather we seem to be constantly having recently.
The photo was taken on an iPhone 11, using the wide angle lens, it’s interesting to use, though I’m not sure the quality is that good.
Sunrise on the marina, Lake Michigan, Upper Peninsula, Michigan - July 12 2024
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"When you don't need an answer there'll be days like this..."
Loen Skylift is an aerial tramway in Loen in Stryn, Norway. The cable car climbs 1,011 metres (3,317 ft) to the top of Mount Hoven, above the Nordfjord. The maximum speed is 7 metres per second (23 ft/s). With a gradient up to 60°, it is one of the steepest in the world. The average is 45°. The gondola car is 170 metres (560 ft) above ground at the highest. It is the first aerial tramway installed in Norway since Hangursbanen in 1963.
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.
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 km2. It has 97 km of coastline and is part of the Bass Coast Shire.
This image is included in a gallery "Members with a few good Groups" curated by spello.
The Bay of Fires is a bay on the northeastern coast of Tasmania in Australia, extending from Binalong Bay to Eddystone Point.
The Bay of Fires (indigenous name: larapuna) is a bay on the north eastern coast of Tasmania, extending from Binalong Bay to Eddystone Point. It is a 29 km long sweep of powder-white sand and crystal-clear seas, with a string of superb beaches, punctuated by lagoons and rocky headlands, backed by coastal heath and bush.
The bay was given its name in 1773 by Captain Tobias Furneaux in Adventure, who saw the fires of Aboriginal people on the beaches along the coast line. The Bay of Fires is characterized by white beaches, blue water and huge granite blocks that are coloured bright orange by lichens. Perhaps, Captain Tobias Furneaux named the bay after these fiery red rocks. The lichens responsible for the orange hue in the rocks of Bay of Fires belong to the family Hymeneliaceae.
The conservation area is divided into three sections, with Anson's Bay dividing the southern and northern ends. A scenic view of the bay can be glimpsed by driving along the coast to The Gardens.
This was taken at Cosy Corner, a small beach near Binalong Bay.
( Explored : Nov 9, 2022 #109 )
The Royal Tyrrell Museum of Palaeontology (RTMP, and often referred to as the Royal Tyrrell Museum) is a palaeontology museum and research facility in Drumheller, Alberta, Canada. The museum was named in honour of Joseph Burr Tyrrell, and is situated within a 12,500-square-metre-building (135,000 sq ft) designed by BCW Architects at Midland Provincial Park.
The RTMP is a popular Canadian tourist attraction. It is a leading centre of palaeontological research which has more than 130,000 fossils, mostly of dinosaurs. It is about 141.8 Km from Calgary.
The Badlands yield some spectacular fossils. Some are located deep within the layers of rock and some are exposed on the surface. This region is vastly different than it was 71-72 million years ago. During the Late Cretaceous, this area was covered by rivers, swamps, marshes and forested flood plains, extending east to a shallow sea.
Crabapple, also spelled crab apple, also called crab, any of several small trees of the genus Malus, in the Crabapple, also spelled crab apple, also called crab, any of several small trees of the genus Malus, in the rose family (Rosaceae). Crabapples are native to North America and Asia. They are widely grown for their attractive growth habit, spring flower display, and decorative fruit.
Crabapple trees provide a rich and textured addition to the land. Colloquially, they are known as "jewels of the landscape" because of the brightly colored flowers and fruit they produce. Different from apple trees in that they produce fruit of two inches or less in diameter, the crabapple tree has a variety of strains within the family, each bearing the name of their genus. Each crabapple tree bears a unique name for their species. The exact scientific name of a crabapple tree would be "malus" followed by the species name. Because there are so many different types of crabapple trees, there is not one specific name for all of them.
This is a handheld HDR image taken on a fine Spring morning, at the Banksia Park Cherry Grove.
This image is included in a gallery "Photo Gallery" curated by Ryan Walker.
Cradle Mountain is a mountain in the Central Highlands region of the Australian state of Tasmania. The mountain is situated in the Cradle Mountain-Lake St Clair National Park (UNESCO World Heritage listed). Cradle Mountain was named in 1827 by the explorer Joseph Fossey who thought it bore a remarkable similarity to a gold prospector's cradle.
The mountain rises above the glacially formed Dove Lake, Lake Wilks and Crater Lake.
The mountain has four named summits. In order of height they are Cradle Mountain (1,545 m), Smithies Peak (1,527 m), Weindorfers Tower (1,459 m) and Little Horn (1,355 m).
We arrived at the Cradle Mountain Hotel on November 6 at about 4:45pm. Snow started to fall. I ventured around the outside of the hotel at 5:30 am the following morning, there was about 2 inches of snow covering our hired Subaru. At that time there was a glimmer of hope of seeing nice snow scenes. When we arrived at the Dove Lake Stop using the shuttle transport, it was close to 9 am. Wind and snow were picking up pace and hard pellets welcomed me. Visibility was low. Across Dove Lake, most of the time only Little Horn was readily visible. Wiendorfers Tower, Smithies Peak and Cradle Mountain were at best partially recognizable. All in all, it was quite a surreal experience.
This image is included in 3 galleries :- 1) "Lighthouses" curated by jqk45, 2) "Lighthouses from around the World" by Dave Williams and 3) "Leuchttürme" by sabine1955.
Cape Naturaliste Lighthouse is in the south west of Western Australia. It is a 20-metre high cylindrical tower built of limestone that still uses its original first order Fresnel lens made by Chance Brothers. The light characteristic is "Fl. 10 s", i.e. a group of two flashes every ten seconds, the focal plane is at 123 metres above sea level. Another precious lens optic is displayed there, the second order Fresnel lens of the Jarman Island Light, as well as the original Great Sandy Islands beacon. Both items were originally used on the Pilbara coast further north.
The lighthouse has a range of 26 nautical miles (48km). The limestone for the lighthouse and the keeper's cottage was quarried near Bunker Bay and carted back to the site by bullock wagon. It was activated in 1904
Only 13 kilometres from Dunsborough, the Cape Naturaliste Lighthouse is one of the most popular attractions in the Geographe Bay and Margaret River Region. Easier than most lighthouses to climb, the lighthouse tower, and the restored cottages reveal the fascinating maritime history of the Cape region.
Took this image in broad daylight and a clear blue sky, the limestone structure was dazzlingly bright.
(explored: Aug 15, 2021 #72)
shot with an olympus om-d e-m10 mark ii—720nm infrared converted—and an olympus 12mm f/2.0 wide angle lens
Frankfurt am Main viewed from the 200 metre high observation platform of Main Tower, facing west, with the Taunus mountains in the far background.
Cosina Voigtländer Bessa L
Cosina Voigtländer Super Wide Heliar 15mm f/4.5
Ilford XP2 400 B&W negative film
Developed and scanned by www.meinfilmlab.de
After being without a camera for a week, and a lens away for a clean, the perfect day presented itself to try them out.
This image is included in 2 galleries :- 1) "Photo Gallery" curated by Ryan Walker and 2) "Photo Gallery" by Ryan Miller.
Peyto Lake (/ˈpiːtoʊ/ PEE-toh) is a glacier-fed lake in Banff National Park in the Canadian Rockies. The lake itself is easily accessible from the Icefields Parkway. It was named for Bill Peyto, an early trail guide and trapper in the Banff area.
The lake is formed in a valley of the Waputik Range, between Caldron Peak, Peyto Peak and Mount Jimmy Simpson, at an elevation of 1,860 m (6,100 ft).
During the summer, significant amounts of glacial rock flour flow into the lake from a nearby glacier, and these suspended rock particles are what give the lake a unique bright, turquoise colour. Because of its bright colour, photos of the lake often appear in illustrated books, and the area around the lake is a popular sightseeing spot for tourists. The lake is best seen from Bow Summit, the highest point on the Icefields Parkway.
The lake is fed by Peyto Creek, which drains water from Caldron Lake and Peyto Glacier (part of the Wapta Icefield). Peyto Lake is the origin of the Mistaya River, which heads northwest from the lake's outflow. (Wikipedia)
The big structure in the middle right looks like the profile of big-nosed head of a statute. I think it resembles some of those statutes in Easter Island. According to Roger McAuliffe in his book "The Silent Faces of Hanging Rock - Stories, Myths and Legends", his likens it to resemble the French actor Gérard Depardieu.
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.
This image is included in a gallery "Photo Gallery" curated by Ryan Miller.
This was taken during the Rim Walk upon reaching the top of the Canyon. Below, in the Kings Canyon ravine are large fallen rock slabs. The South Wall (on the right) , a steep vertical cliff about 100 metres high, looks beautiful in the warm Spring morning light. The back- sidelit angle has presented us with a rather 3-D impression of the area.
Kings Canyon is a canyon in the Northern Territory of Australia located at the western end of the George Gill Range about 323 km southwest of Alice Springs and about 1,316 km south of Darwin within the Watarrka National Park.
From the Visitor Centre, a steep climb at the beginning of the walk, which locals call "Heartbreak Hill" (or "Heart Attack Hill", due to its steepness), takes visitors up to the top, with views of the gorge below and of the surrounding landscape. About half way during the walk, a detour descends to the Garden of Eden, a permanent waterhole surrounded by plant life. The last half of the walk passes through a maze of weathered sandstone domes, reminiscent of the Bungle Bungle. A slow descent brings the visitor back to the starting point. (Wikipedia)
The picture shows a small pony in the pasture in a village in Germany. In the background is still a normal sized horse. The photo was taken with an Olympus OMD EM 10 and a Olympus Wide Angle Lens.
These interesting looking boulders are found just above Wave Rock, not far from the crest of the Wave.
Wave Rock, a granite cliff, is 15 metres high and 110 metres long. It forms the north side of a solitary hill, which is known as "Hyden Rock". This hill, which is a granite inselberg, lies about 3 km east of the small town of Hyden and 296 km east-southeast of Perth, Western Australia.
This image is included in 3 galleries :- !) "Australia in Focus", 2) "World in Focus G27" both curated by morgonsilkstone and 3) "the light" by Matthias Huber.
Kata Tjuṯa (means many heads), also known as the Olgas, is a group of large, dome shaped rock formations or bornhardts located about 32 km west of Uluru and 360 km (220 mi) southwest of Alice Springs. Uluru, also known as Ayers Rock, located 25 km to the east, and Kata Tjuṯa form the two major landmarks within the Uluru-Kata Tjuṯa National Park. The 36 domes that make up Kata Tjuṯa cover an area of 21.68 km2 (8.37 sq mi), are composed of conglomerate, a sedimentary rock consisting of cobbles and boulders of varying rock types including granite and basalt, cemented by a matrix of sandstone. The highest dome, Mount Olga, is 1,066 m (3,497 ft) above sea level, or approximately 546 m (1,791 ft) above the surrounding plain (198 m (650 ft) higher than Uluru. They are thought to have been one huge piece of rock, much like Uluru, that has weathered over millions of years to become an intriguing series of individual formations. Kata Tjuta has been listed as Dual UNESCO heritage site.
This was taken when there was no direct sunlight on the mounts, and mauve colours started to become apparent against a pale blue, cloudless sky. To me they appeared to glow...
Located in the world famous Darmstadt Artist's Colony, founded by the Grand Duke of Hesse in 1899.
Cosina Voigtländer Bessa L
Cosina Voigtländer Super Wide Heliar 15mm f/4.5
Kodak Portra 400 colour negative film
Developed and scanned by www.meinfilmlab.de
shot with an olympus om-d e-m10 mark ii—720nm infrared converted—and an olympus 12mm f/2.0 wide angle lens
This image is included in 2 galleries:- 1) "Chefs-d'oeuvre...ou Merveilles de la Nature...# 2" curated by Impatience_1 and 2) "PARAISO TERRENAL-3" by BYKTOR-f.d.
Glen Helen Gorge is located 132 km west of Alice Springs. This extraordinary landscape is 800 million years old and has been home to the Western Aranda Aboriginal people for tens of thousands of years. It is a popular overnight stop for drivers embarking on the Red Centre Way from Alice Springs.
The landscape around Glen Helen is spectacular - a towering sandstone wall is the first thing you see as you arrive. The area includes views of Mount Sonder, one of the highest points in Central Australia, which changes colours with the light.
At Glen Helen Gorge the ranges part to make way for the Finke River. The permanent Finke River waterhole is an important refuge in the hot summer months, for all nine species of fish recorded for the Finke, and migrating waterbirds. From here the Finke River continues and makes its way to the Simpson Desert.
The area's traditional owners believe that this inviting swimming spot is the home of an ancient and powerful Rainbow Serpent, and regard it as off limits.
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 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.
The most famous gravity hill in Canada is the Magnetic Hill of Moncton, New Brunswick.
In reality, the magnetic hill phenomenon is an optical illusion. Despite all appearances to the contrary, roads on which the ‘uphill’ rollings take place are actually sloped downhill.
It is a small recreation of an Atlantic Canadian fishing village. This shot across the Wharf pond was taken on an overcast autumnal afternoon, in a light drizzle, after experiencing the optical illusion of our coach rolling "uphill" when put in neutral gear.
(explored Mar 5, 2021 #203)
This image is included in a gallery "Wonders of the Underground" curated by skipsul.
The Buchan Caves are a group of limestone caves that include the Royal Cave and the Fairy Cave, located south-west of Buchan, in the East Gippsland region of the Australian state of Victoria. They have a total length of between 3 and 4 Km, and six entrances.
The limestone rock at Buchan was laid down during the Devonian period about 300 – 400 million years ago. At the time, the sea covered this area of East Gippsland which was alive with shellfish and coral. Their remains were deposited in layers and over the years compacted to form limestone. The caves were formed by solution of the limestone.
The Buchan Caves are located approximately 360 Km from Melbourne, along the Princes Highway, north of Lakes Entrance. (Wikipedia)
Tours were conducted by candlelight and magnesium ribbon from 1907 until in the 1920s. During the 1920s and up until 1970, the caves were lit by power generated at the Buchan Caves Reserve. In 2008 both Royal and Fairy Caves were rewired with low heat and low voltage LEDs.
The magnificent Royal Cave is a through-tour with a separate entrance and exit. Connected by intimate passages, the cave features a number of large, heavily decorated chambers, including the Octopus Chamber, the massive Princess Royal Chamber, and the Skeleton Chamber. Noted decorations include the Crystal Portal, Niobe's Bower, Font of the Gods, Indian Rugs and the Temple of Peace (The Buchan Caves by Kent Henderson).
This is a handheld HDR image taken in the Royal Cave. No tripods or flashlights were allowed in the cave. The Royal Cave is famous for its beautiful calcite-rimmed pools.
Geographical coordinates of the taken: 37°29'46"S - 148°9'52"O
(Explored: Dec 21, 2021 #69)
The Buchan Caves are a group of limestone caves that include the Royal Cave and the Fairy Cave, located south-west of Buchan, in the East Gippsland region of the Australian state of Victoria. They have a total length of between 3 and 4 Km, and six entrances.
The limestone rock at Buchan was laid down during the Devonian period about 300 – 400 million years ago. At the time, the sea covered this area of East Gippsland which was alive with shellfish and coral. Their remains were deposited in layers and over the years compacted to form limestone. The caves were formed by solution of the limestone.
The Buchan Caves are located approximately 360 Km from Melbourne, along the Princes Highway, north of Lakes Entrance. (Wikipedia)
Tours were conducted by candlelight and magnesium ribbon from 1907 until in the 1920s. During the 1920s and up until 1970, the caves were lit by power generated at the Buchan Caves Reserve. In 2008 both Royal and Fairy Caves were rewired with low heat and low voltage LEDs.
The magnificent Royal Cave is a through-tour with a separate entrance and exit. Connected by intimate passages, the cave features a number of large, heavily decorated chambers, including the Octopus Chamber, the massive Princess Royal Chamber, and the Skeleton Chamber. Noted decorations include the Crystal Portal, Niobe's Bower, Font of the Gods, Indian Rugs and the Temple of Peace (The Buchan Caves by Kent Henderson).
This is a handheld HDR image taken in the Royal Cave. No tripods or flashlights are allowed in the cave. The Royal Cave is famous for its beautiful calcite-rimmed pools.
This image is included in 3 galleries :- 1) "Our Wonderful World - Unsere Wunderbare Welt - Nuestro Mundo # 2" and "Our Wonderful World - Unsere Wunderbare Welt - Nuestro Mundo # 3" curated both by Rita Rojas and 3) "몽유도원도" by chaewon yeo (artchae098).
Huangshan (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.
This is an hand-held HDR image taken near 玉屏樓 on a Spring afternoon. The mauve colour in the blends seamlessly between the blue sky and mountain peaks is especially beautiful.
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。
此圖攝於玉屏樓附近。
This landscape belongs to the sandstone peak forest landform in Zhangjiajie, Hunan, China. Crustal uplift changed the sedimentary rock stratum into a hilly and mountainous area, then the sandstone was carved by exogenic processes like weathering and erosion into rugged rock pillars.
Almost every year between June and September, female Southern Right whales return to the waters of Warrnambool’s Logans Beach to calve. The whales often swim within a hundred metres of the shore. This images was taken at the whale watching area, before there was sufficient light to see the whales.
Warrnambool is a city on the south-western coast of Victoria, Australia. Situated on the Princes Highway, Warrnambool marks the western end of the Great Ocean Road and the southern end of the Hopkins Highway.
This was taken during the Rim Walk. The Lost City is a weathered rock formations carved out over time by water and wind erosion. Myriads of beehive-like sandstone domes (mini-Purnululu) on the plateau appear to be the ruins of a lost civilization. This is a maze of weathered sandstone domes, reminiscent of the Bungle Bungle.
Kings Canyon is a canyon in the Northern Territory of Australia located at the western end of the George Gill Range about 323 km southwest of Alice Springs and about 1,316 km south of Darwin within the Watarrka National Park. (Wikipedia)
This image is included in a gallery "Favourite Landscapes" curated by MK Hardy.
The Red Canyon is a shallow, partly wooded canyon along UT 12 about 9 miles west of Bryce Canyon, Utah, USA. It is located on the Colorado Plateau on the southeast edge of the Paunsaugunt Plateau. It comprises of similar eroded red rocks and hoodoos, on a smaller scale than that of the Bryce Canyon. It is viewable from roadside overlooks and along short trails. It is part of Dixie National Forest.
The rocks looked glaringly red in the morning sun, against a cloudless blue sky dramatically darkened by a CPL filter.
The was taken on board a coach travelling along Zion Mount Carmel Highway after passing the East Entrance and Zion Tunnel. The white peaks on the left is called the Beehives, while the taller one in the middle right is the Sentinel, which stands at 7157 feet. The glass of the window gave the image a bluish-grey tint. Against a clear blue sky, these mountain peaks looked austere, surreal and beautiful.
Zion National Park is an American national park located in southwestern Utah near the town of Springdale. A prominent feature of the 229-square-mile park is Zion Canyon, which is 15 miles long and up to 2,640 ft deep. The canyon walls are reddish and tan-colored Navajo Sandstone eroded by the North Fork of the Virgin River. The lowest point in the park is 3,666 ft at Coalpits Wash and the highest peak is 8,726 ft at Horse Ranch Mountain. Located at the junction of the Colorado Plateau, Great Basin, and Mojave Desert regions, the park has a unique geography and a variety of life zones that allow for unusual plant and animal diversity. Numerous plant species as well as 289 species of birds, 75 mammals, and 32 reptiles inhabit the park's four life zones: desert, riparian, woodland, and coniferous forest. Zion National Park includes mountains, canyons, buttes, mesas, monoliths, rivers, slot canyons, and natural arches. (Wikipedia)
This image is included in 2 galleries :- 1) "Stones & Pebbles & Rocks !!!" curated by Linnea Sw and 2) "Brilliant Photos !!" by Linnea Sw.
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.
This was taken on a fine winter evening. It was close to the end od visiting hours. The slanting light looked warm despite winter was really here. This couple have been here harmoniously for many a millennium.