05 December 2011

Sandstone Splendour

There's something quite special to me, about sandstone cliff-faces.  So much light/shade, colour-tones and textural exchanges to soak up  Gosh, I could sit opposite any of these with a packed lunch, and think about nothing much else.







It's not upside down; was taking the photo from underneath, looking upwards.....

Notation: Within the pages of Journal of Coastal Research, P. T. Hanamgond makes reference to Alveolar or honeycomb weathering of Hawkesbury Sandstone at Bondi Beach (Triassic Age, 190-225 million years).









Would like to know how this creative-art was accomplished; what kind of tools were used.  How skilful.  Can't help but think about my back.



Sharing with Lisa and others at The Creative Exchange





22 comments:

  1. Oh I can really see why you like this, it's very eyecatching. Great shots.

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  2. Amazing structures. You have caught them well with the camera. I like having the people in the second as they give some size perspective.

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  3. I love these compositions, excellent and very creative, great set of lines, shapes and textures with great color contrast. Wonderful!!!

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  4. Nature does some wonderful things which creates pleasure to the eye. This is a fabulous example.Thanks for sharing these photos.

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  5. thank you for sharing a part of your world we wouldn't know of otherwise! these are so cool!

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  6. Fascinating formations.

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  7. Beautiful series. Thanks for sharing this. Have never seen this sandstone before. They are great!!!

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  8. Great shots of these fantastic sandstone formations! Nature's sculpture!

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  9. Wonderful images.
    It looks like a fantastic place to visit.. and I was so unaware of it before so many thanks for aharing.

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  10. Incredibly beautiful!

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  11. Amazing detail with those close-ups Carole!

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  12. My goodness Carole, these are amazing!
    I have never seen anything quite like them. I have to wonder as you do, how these came to be. Really beautiful.

    Thank you so much for sharing these today at The Creative Exchange.

    Have a great evening!

    lisa.

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  13. Really such fascinating designs on those cliffs, and you have captured such good angles on them. Lovely, and what a great place to go! Have a great day!

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  14. Wow, they are amazing. Wonderful textures. I love the sculpture.

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  15. Wow! Stunning collections! Nice to my eyes :)

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  16. Love the looks of this place! Your photos are always so clear, perfectly lit, and interesting. It makes me want to rush to the site!

    I have to admit, I got a little dizzy with the "not" upside down photo! (That' MUST be a sign of good photography!)

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  17. What an amazing show of natural wonder. I also enjoyed the jellyfish in an aquarium in Japan!

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  18. Amazing, Carole! I have never seen anything like this...I didn't know such natural wonders existed. Beautiful captures.

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  19. Amazing textures and you captured them so well. I like the sculpture very much too.

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  20. Beautiful! We have some similar rock formations further south in Oregon, at the Shore Acres Park. They're absolutely fascinating!

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  21. Wow! How beautiful! Nature is so impressive. Love your images, looks like such a pretty place.

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  22. What incredible texture!

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