Scales by auntietk

Photography • Abstract • posted on Aug 13, 2013

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Description

When the material that composes this rock was deposited, this area was a muddy, swampy wetland. Layer after layer of mud and sediment compacted under the weight of what came later. Millions of years, the changing face of the planet, and that mud turned to rock, which is now being exposed as erosion reveals all. If you look closely, you can see the ripples in what was then mud. It's Moenkopi, flaking and peeling and slabbing off. Fascinating stuff! (Unless it isn't, but that's totally up to you.)

Comments (20)

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wysiwig

11:59PM | Tue, 13 August 2013

Where in the world did you find a sleeping dragon? I hope you didn't wake him up. Fascinating image and description.

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durleybeachbum

12:11AM | Wed, 14 August 2013

The light is perfect for this amazing shot. Fascinating indeed!

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jayfar

1:06AM | Wed, 14 August 2013

I see the ripples! Totally wonderful.

whaleman

1:34AM | Wed, 14 August 2013

I can see patterns that I used to see on the bottom when snorkling!

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FredNunes

4:59AM | Wed, 14 August 2013

Awesome lighting to display this very artistic image.... :-)

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Faemike55

7:31AM | Wed, 14 August 2013

Very awesome shot I see the ripples as well

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casmindo

7:32AM | Wed, 14 August 2013

This is a rare catch that only a great eye catches. Nice shot. Most would just walk on by

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Wolfenshire Online Now!

8:05AM | Wed, 14 August 2013

Oh, an Earth Dragon is hiding. They do that you know.

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MrsRatbag

8:19AM | Wed, 14 August 2013

Amazing light on this formation; you missed your calling, you should have been a geology professor. Well spotted, and beautifully captured!

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pimanjc

10:20AM | Wed, 14 August 2013

Interesting rock.

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Adobe_One_Kenobi

11:34AM | Wed, 14 August 2013

And I shouldn't wonder the odd dino footprint :)

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helanker

1:14PM | Wed, 14 August 2013

WOW! it looks like alot of pancakes :) Lovely light in this.

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bobrgallegos

1:44PM | Wed, 14 August 2013

Great capture of this amazing ground textures Tara!

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Katraz

1:52PM | Wed, 14 August 2013

Impressive landscape.

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RodS

7:42PM | Wed, 14 August 2013

For a moment, I thought you and Bill had booked a flight to Mars... This is a superbly detailed shot, Tara - and it is quite fascinating, actually... :-D

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kgb224

10:01PM | Wed, 14 August 2013

Superb capture Tara. God bless.

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photosynthesis

3:29PM | Thu, 15 August 2013

Great abstract & looks like you picked the right time of day to get the most dramatic shadows. Could easily be mistaken for the surface of another planet...

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