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Here's just a touch of fall at Latourell Falls. At a height of 249" It's an beautiful mossy falls with a strip of columnar basalt right in the center and is credited for being one of the only totally free dropping falls in the Columbia River Gorge Region.
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Columnar basalt stacks on the Scottish isle of Staffa as seen from above. It is absolutely wonderful what sort of abstract works nature is capable of conjuring up.
Okay, I have to piost one more image of Svartifoss, the "black waterfall" within Skaftafell mountain range and National Park in South Iceland. It drops into a gorge created by amazing columnar basalt rock formations that look like some natural made rock organ. This waterfall is just so darn beautiful and its natural setting so special, I never tire to see my images of it. So please bear with me ;) :)
a phenomenon in nature, like a flower or a snowflake whose vegetable or earthly origins are an inseparable part of their beauty.
Andre Bazin
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prunus persica, columnar flowering peach, 'Corinthian Pink', j c raulston arboretum, ncsu, raleigh, north carolina
black volcanic beach at Cape Dyrholaey near Vik with its amazing monoliths from columnar basalt and this beautiful bay.
One of the many impressive waterfalls in the Silver Falls State park in Oregon. Several of them have paths that take you behind the waterfall. If I was a pirate, I'd hide my treasure here.
Another capture
of Selfoss in Northeast Iceland, the "little brother" of Dettifoss just a kilometer offstream of the latter. Both waterfalls are formed by the mighty river Jökulsá á Fjöllum that channels the melt waters from Vatnajokull glacier through Jökulsárgljúfur river canyon with its mighty walls made entirely of columnar basalt.
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Elephant, (family Elephantidae), largest living land animal, characterized by its long trunk (elongated upper lip and nose), columnar legs, and huge head with temporal glands and wide, flat ears. Elephants are grayish to brown in colour, and their body hair is sparse and coarse. They are found most often in savannas, grasslands, and forests but occupy a wide range of habitats, including deserts, swamps, and highlands in tropical and subtropical regions of Africa and Asia.
The African savanna, or bush, elephant (Loxodonta africana) weighs up to 8,000 kg (9 tons) and stands 3 to 4 metres (10 to 13 feet) at the shoulder. The African forest elephant (Loxodonta cyclotis), which lives in rainforests, was recognized as a separate species in 2000 and is smaller than the savanna elephant. It has slender, downward-pointing tusks. The common belief that there existed “pygmy” and “water” elephants has no basis; they are probably varieties of the African forest elephants.
Selfoss waterfall in the Central-North Highlands of Iceland and its even larger "cousin", the Dettifosss, are formed by the river Jökulsá á Fjöllum rushing along a deep river canyon formed mainly of amazing columnar basalt which is just as exciting to see as the two wonderful waterfalls. This image was taken on an early Spring day when winter had just made its full reappearance.
the vast and wonderful coastline at Vik in South iceland as seen from nearby Cape Dyrholaey. One may appreciate the wonderful black volcanic beach, the gorgeous monolithic structures made of columnar basalt, called Reynisdrangar.
Cape Dyrholaey near Vik i Myrdal in South Iceland, one of the most striking beaches in the World, where black volcanic beach meets wild North Atlantic surf, impressive monoliths of columnar basalt (the Reynisdrangar) of which legends tell of trolls who pulled a three-masted schooner to the beach (you can see it in the distance to the right) and puffins nest in abundance
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Selfoss waterfall in Central-North Iceland on a day in May yet still showing no signs of seasonal change. It was bitterly cold and the hike through often thick layers of snow was not the most pleasant one with all the equipment, but it was definitely worth the endurance. The fall itself is very beautiful but even more so is the enormous gorge into which its verts, its lateral walls all consisting of the most incredible columnar basalt structures.
(beware the blurry walking people to the right, they give you an idea about the scale of this scenario )
Selfoss waterfall in Northeast Iceland, formed by Jokulsa a Fjollum river which creates 2 more major waterfalls within its amazing canyon entirely made of columnar basalt. This was shot in May on a day when winter had made a full return.
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Cape Dyrholaey near Vik in South Iceland showcasing gorgeous seastacks consisting of columnar basalt and black volcanic beach to contrast the blue sea and sky. A place of picture postcards.
Photographers at the edge of Godafoss waterfall in Central-North Iceland. It is not just the scale and beauty of this waterfall but its entire environment, the amazing river canyon formed from columnar basalt, the surrounding mountains and the sheer scale that make you feel elated and dizzy. I shot this scenario for I liked the different perspective offered.
Panorama of the river Skjálfandafljót, Iits waterfall Godafoss and its river canyon of striking columnar basalt, located in Central-North Iceland's Highlands near the Myvatn region. The image was taken in May and shows a scenario where two days ago winter had returned making access to the waterfall and its canyon more difficult yet all the more exciting.
I shot this extreme panorama (stitched from 12 images) whilst standing near Vatnsnes in North Iceland gazing over to the coastline along Skagastroend. I found these layers of snow-capped mountains, volcanic columnar basalt, hills of volcanic ash and the extremely sunlit rocky shoreline so utterly unbelievable, like a lecture book about geological strata and formations in Iceland.
Svartifoss waterfall in South Iceland within the Skaftafell mountain range is set in the most stunning location. Hidden in a deep gorge formed by its river and amazing formations of columnar basalt which appears to be "growing downwards", this is certainly a sight to behold dearly.
I shot this image whilst standing near Vatnsnes in North Iceland gazing over to the coastline along Skagastroend. I found these layers of snow-capped mountains, volcanic columnar basalt, hills of volcanic ash and the extremely sunlit rocky shoreline so utterly unbelievable, like a lecture book about geological strata and formations in Iceland.
Kirkjugolf - the "Church Floor" is the name of this natural feature of columnar basalt in Southeast Iceland near Kirkjubaejarklaustur.
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The river Skjálfandafljót after dropping down into this gorge, forming the Godafoss, continues its turbulent way through wild Icelandic Highlands. Here a capture from early May.
amazing columnar basalt rock formations on this outcropping in front of Staffa island, which is entirely formed by upfolding basalt colums creating the strangest twisted and twirling shapes.
Svartifoss waterfall within the Skaftafell mountain range is one of a kind with an amazing setting of columnar basalt aligned like a "rock organ" along the borders of a deep kind of bowl - the river gorge - within the mountaneous landscape.
and grime with which our eyes have covered it :-)
Alfred Bazin
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prunus, columnar flowering plum, 'Cripoizam', j c raulston arboretum, ncsu, raleigh, north carolina
Panoramic view of Svartifoss, the well hidden "Black Waterfall" deep within Skaftafell mountain range. Its walls of amazing, multicoloured columnar basalt look like some form of church organ and when you stand there you can't but feel admiration and awe in presence of magnificent nature.
River Skjálfandafljót, the fourth longest river of Iceland, runs within a wonderful canyon, often formed from columnar basalt. Here we see the river right after forming Godafoss waterfall as it continues its flow along the river canyon.
Svartifoss waterfall in its monumental columnar basallt gorge within the Skaftafell mountain range.
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Zuilvormige Amberboom
The Liquidambar styracilfua 'Slender Silhouette' is a narrow-growing sweet gum that colors beautifully in the fall. The tree does not grow very large and is therefore perfect for small gardens. The columnar sweetgum has its origin in America and is very popular in the Netherlands. This columnar tree has the Latin name liquidamber styraciflua 'slender silhouette'.
wicked columnar basalt on Scottish isle of Staffa. I wanted to post this yesterday for Textural Tuesday but since I was travelling I forgot about it, so here it is anyway :p
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One of the Reynisdrangar monoliths at Cape Dyrholaey near Viki Myrdal in South iceland. They are wonderful seastacks of impressive columnar basalt "guarding" this amazing stretch of black volcanic beach in South iceland.
This is most people's first view of this magnificent place. The fall purs over a toothlike ridge of columnar basalt into a muddle of rockfall and logs covered in a thick wet moss. The water flows in several directions, diverting around islands of rock and foliage with many a root exposed in the nearby trees.
Svartifoss, the "black waterfall" within a huge gorge formed by columnar basalt formations, as seen from afar.
Islets at Cape Dyrholaey near Vik i Myrdal in South Iceland. Dyrholaey sports plenty of impressive monoliths which are photographed ever so often, but I also find these prolongations of a sunken mountain range of columnar basalt very beautiful and interesting.
The saguaro cactus (Carnegiea gigantea)is one of the defining plants of the Sonoran Desert. These plants are large, tree-like columnar cacti that develop branches (or arms) as they age, although some never grow arms. These arms generally bend upward and can number over 25. Saguaros are covered with protective spines, white flowers in the late spring, and red fruit in summer.
Svartifoss, the "Black Waterfall" within Skaftafell mountain range, here in another approach and different framing. The detail of the amazing "lopsided" columnar basalt is perfectly visible in this lighting.
I looked up various kinds of cactus. Just guessing that this is cereus. "Cereus is a genus of cacti including around 33 species of large columnar cacti from South America. The name is derived from Greek and Latin words meaning "wax", "torch" or "candle". "
colonia guadiana
san miguel de allende, gto
mexico
River Skjálfandafljót in Central-North Iceland on its amazing course towards Aldeyjarfoss after having passed Godafoss miles and miles before. The terrain becomes rougher and rougher and access to Aldeyjarfoss is pretty tricky as we had to learn. This river forms five amazing waterfalls: Godafoss, Hrafnabjargafoss, Aldeyjarfoss, Barnafoss and Ullarfoss.
A strong cold wind was blowing the day I visited one of Iceland’s black sand beaches. Reynisfjara is a picturesque beach known for its interesting geology: columnar basalt columns, offshore stacks, and dark sand. Reynisfjara is also home to Iceland’s beloved puffin seabirds.
Echinopsis pachanoi (syn. Trichocereus pachanoi) — known as San Pedro cactus — is a fast-growing columnar cactus native to the Andes Mountains at 2,000–3,000 m (6,600–9,800 ft) in altitude. It is found in Argentina, Bolivia, Colombia, Chile, Ecuador and Perú, and it is cultivated in other parts of the world. Uses for it include traditional medicine and traditional veterinary medicine, and it is widely grown as an ornamental cactus. It has been used for healing and religious divination in the Andes Mountains region for over 3,000 years.
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Echinopsis pachanoi (syn. Trichocereus pachanoi) — known as San Pedro cactus — is a fast-growing columnar cactus native to the Andes Mountains at 2,000–3,000 m (6,600–9,800 ft) in altitude.[2][3] It is found in Argentina, Bolivia, Colombia, Chile, Ecuador and Peru,[4][5] and it is cultivated in other parts of the world. Uses for it include traditional medicine and traditional veterinary medicine, and it is widely grown as an ornamental cactus. It has been used for healing and religious divination in the Andes Mountains region for over 3,000 years.
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Echinopsis pachanoi (syn. Trichocereus pachanoi) — known as San Pedro cactus — is a fast-growing columnar cactus native to the Andes Mountains at 2,000–3,000 m (6,600–9,800 ft) in altitude.[2][3] It is found in Argentina, Bolivia, Colombia, Chile, Ecuador and Peru,[4][5] and it is cultivated in other parts of the world. Uses for it include traditional medicine and traditional veterinary medicine, and it is widely grown as an ornamental cactus. It has been used for healing and religious divination in the Andes Mountains region for over 3,000 years.
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Jökulsárgljúfur river canyon in Central-North Iceland is a magnificent example of the raw creatve powers of our planet. The entire canyon displays the most stunning structures of columnar basalt at an incredible expense of landscape. It was created by the joint work of Earth folding up an entiremountain range and the Jökulsá á Fjöllum river grinding its path through it. At one ramification of this canyon there is Dettifoss, supposedly Europe's most powerful waterfall and at another end is Selfoss, another superb example of Icelandic waterfalls.
Pak Lap Bay Sai Kung,Hong Kong
香港 西貢 白腊灣
Columnar basalt is a fantastic volcanic rock making awesome landscapes
從西貢萬宜水庫到果洲群島一帶，可以看到香港最奇特的地質景觀。火山岩在這裡呈現出一排排豎立著的巨大六方形石柱。
六角柱石 糧船灣洲 白腊灣
地質: 流紋質凝灰岩
成因/特點: 火山爆發，火山灰及碎塊連同岩漿噴出地面後，快速地凝固成淺灰色之流紋質凝灰岩。因凝固過於快速，使得岩石急速收縮，產生六角形的節理(俗稱裂紋)。糧船灣洲的六角柱石約100平方公里，六角柱石直徑約1-2米。 這一帶的六角柱石，由酸性的淡色的流紋質凝灰岩形成，是世界少有的地質景觀。
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Taken at Hidden Valley Beach on the southern side of Bunga South Beach. A steep headland here but apparently it is possible to walk over it at a lower point. The rock types vary here and at this end boulders predominate. Columns are visible and shale like rocks with small fossils can be seen at the northern end. When I visited before much of the beach was showing small boulders which were uncovered by big storms, but now the sand has covered many of them except this far end and also where a stream cuts the sand. There is a lagoon further inland but I am yet to venture there.
After all the endless amounts of snow and ice from our Lofoten trip I needed something different :))
... and now they are petrified of course and luckily so ;) :))
Dyrholaey, a promontory or smaller peninsula near Vik at the very Southern tip of Iceland offers wonderful sights to visitors with black volcanic beach, a gorgeous coastline, fabulous sea stacks of columnar basalt like the one to the left, more sea stacks and columnar basalt along the distant coastline near Vik and those fabulous Reynisdrangar: the stacks to be seen in the background to the right, which are fabled to be a sailing ship and a troll pulling it.