Rock of Ages #1 by goodoleboy
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Captured in the very early morning a couple of years ago, about two miles from my residence.
Babuci, with her passion for all kinds of animal, vegetable and mineral textures, should really appreciate this one.
When I first encountered this approximately two-foot long rock lying on the front yard of a house, my first thought was that someone had brought it back from some quarry out in the hinterlands, then had a lot of fun playing artist with their paint brush. But it then dawned on me, that despite the seemingly artificial layering, this could be the result of millions of years of natural stratification! I'm no geologist, Jim, just an amateur photog, but that could/must be the case. There was also another big rock lying nearby, which I'll post soon, that had similar colors, but was blotchy and lacked the lovely precise strata effect as this one.
Thanks for the peek!
Comments (9)
auntietk
What an interesting rock! That brilliant orange color seems quite unusual. I bet there are some geology buffs and/or rockhounds around here who would know what it is. I'll look forward to seeing the other one!
jocko500
nature going on the wild side. lol I like the colors. the red must be iron I guess. that what I hear when you see red in rocks. cool shot
babuci
WoW...na that is what I call a very fascinating rock. Love the orange layers in there, I only guessing what elements created these bright strong colors. Excelent find and a very good shot Harry. I have a few rock sample from all over Au, we have a garden specialy for "holiday rocks". I like to see the other one too if is possible in a future, this stuff is cool, thank You!
NefariousDrO
That's an incredible rock! At first I thought it'd been painted or something. Excellent capture of a beautiful object.
RobyHermida
Exceptional shot!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Bravo my friend!!!!! Roby ;O):O);O):O);O)
MrsLubner
I have always been fascinated by the many layers upon which we live. This is a marvelous shot. The good lighting and pov provide a clear and detailed look at this story-rock.
Valerie-Ducom
Oh yes, I like this texture and fantastic color ! Good day and hugs :)
mark.spooner
Interesting capture, unusual subject and great texture!
elmurray
What a very unusual rock this is!! Great textures and colours in this shot Harry!! Eileen xx