Sandstone. #2 in the series. by blinkings

Photography • Landscape • posted on Dec 01, 2009

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What I really love about sandstone formations is how the elements can carve such unique patterns, shapes and textures into the rock face. The entire shape and style of the structures can change quite radically in just a few metres. As a child, I loved nothing more than carving my initals into the rock's fragile surface! Please zoom for more detail. On top of the high cliffs, Aboriginal middens date back 40,000 years. These middens are the remains of shellfish, bone artifacts and even hearth stones that were used by Aboriginals in the preparation and consumption of their meals.

Comments (19)

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mariogiannecchini

12:12AM | Tue, 01 December 2009

Massiccio roccioso molto imponente! Beautiful shot !

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lizzibell

12:19AM | Tue, 01 December 2009

great shot...

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beachzz

12:56AM | Tue, 01 December 2009

There are sandstone bluffs at the beach not far from here. Nothing as grand as these, but I know what you mean. They also move all the time, and I don't get too close to the bottom!! Beautiful shot, and I love you can still see evidence of people from so long ago!!

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Chipka

1:24AM | Tue, 01 December 2009

This is gorgeous! Sandstone cliffs are always incredibly fascinating...and yeah, as Marilyn said, just don't get too close to the bottom. They do like to move...generally downward and on top of unwary observers. I love the colors in this, as well as the sense of scale. Amazing! Evidence of ancient people is always an added bonus, something so common here in the not-so-wild wilds of Chicago. Brilliant work!

MrsLubner

1:25AM | Tue, 01 December 2009

Cut and washed to reveal amazing secrets and secret compartments.

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sharky_

1:37AM | Tue, 01 December 2009

A very incredible landscape capture. Impressive shot. Aloha

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prutzworks

3:58AM | Tue, 01 December 2009

fantastic formation, looks likes a Mojoworld render ;-)

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kaward

4:33AM | Tue, 01 December 2009

Stunning formations!

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Hubba1

8:16AM | Tue, 01 December 2009

Awesome rock formations! Awesome shot :)

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flavia49

8:38AM | Tue, 01 December 2009

fantastic place!!

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cv1

1:20PM | Tue, 01 December 2009

Excellent shot!

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orig_buggy

4:15PM | Tue, 01 December 2009

that is soo cool.. that texture is amazing

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kgb224

6:05PM | Tue, 01 December 2009

Outstanding capture my friend.

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bmac62

12:56AM | Wed, 02 December 2009

This is a very interesting series. I always wanted to study geology. Must agree with chipka above...evidence of early human activity just ramps up the fascination with these places.

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