Fairy Chimneys#3 by prutzworks
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Nevsihir Cappadocia central Turkye
Cappadocia is a small area in Central Turkey covering around 300 square kilometers which has a unique, almost surreal, landscape. Volcanic activity formed a plateau of ash and the strange, rugged rock formations were created by the forces of erosion. The unusual structures were formed by the softer ash layers eroding faster than the harder layers of basalt and andesite which remained on top making the capped cone shapes.
These formations are known as "fairy chimneys" as the early inhabitants of the region believed that humans could not have built them, and as fairies lived under ground, they must be the chimneys sticking out.
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Comments (33)
Coppens
Always amazing, this landscape! Great shot, Martin!
koosievantutte
ongelooflijk.
lizzibell
great shot...
mbz2662
Wonderful shot!
alanwilliams
This area of Turkey always fascinates me, i havent visited, but it crops up so often in books and on television. Thanks for all the info, its great to get more knowledge of this outstandingly peculiar area.
Djavad
J'imagine que ce voyage en Turquie vous a ébloui... Comme le font vos photographies
paulbosse
You should have choose genre : fantasy.
Juliette.Gribnau
machtig mooi en boeiend
Richardphotos
nice natural landscape
mariogiannecchini
Very wonderful shot !!!!!
Hubba1
A two header :) Awesome shot!
qrud
Zeer special landschap vind ik
flavia49
fantastic shot!
blinkings
The tree at the bottom helps to add a sense of scale. It's an amazing place with 'out of this world' cave dwellings too. Great shot.
Meisiekind
I am fascinated by these formations! Excellent shot! :)
Chipka
What a gorgeous shot. The more I see of your work, the more I feel the urge to pack my bags and start traveling again. Especially to the places I've seen in your Gallery. What interesting formations! There are small parts of the USA with similar structures, but they're not as flamboyant as these! Beautiful!
MrsLubner
This is amazing. And you have brought me up closer to see the joining of the caps and rock. This is fantastic.
flora-crassella
very cool picture!!!!
junge1
Great capture. Thats one place I would love to see!
moochagoo
Love that place in Turkey.
farmerC
Dit is Super.
bmac62
Fascinating formations. Well done Martin.
deweygg
Now, this is cool. Great photo! Thanks for sharing!
npauling
Aren't they cool and so beautiful.
LindaMcC
An awesome and excellent capture. Fantastic and beautiful.
Meowgli
crazy! great place, and nicely composed
durleybeachbum
Truly incredible!
choronr
Superb shot of this fantastic, geological area.
0rest4wicked
Excellent composition and narrative
lumi
fantastic shot!