La Merveilleuse by Rose-Lignes

Photography • (none) • posted on Sep 02, 2011

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This shot is taken at de caves of Dinant, La Merveilleuse. It was discoverd in 1904 and is considered as on of the most beautiful caves. During World War 2, people sought protection in these caves for the Germans. They stayed there in the dark for weeks until they were eventually found by the Allies. The picture shows a stalagmite and stalactite. In rare occasions, these two natural phenomena grow towards each other until they touch. Sometimes they miss, in this case caused by a faint wind. Nevertheless it's still a beautiful sight. Only postwork done are the borders.