Sawn Rocks by Marilyn Harris
1649 Views – 24.4.2012
Sawn Rocks in the Mount Kaputar National Park are about 30 kms north-east of Narrabri on the Newell Highway, New South Wales, Australia.
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The mountains in Mount Kaputar National Park are the remains of active volcanoes in the area from 17-20 million years ago.
These remarkable rock patterns are created when molten lava cools slowly enabling individual crystals to form and take shape as the lava shrinks as it cools.
Comments
Magnificent geology and so wonderfully captured. I love the different colours and textures.
Mighty shot. Excellent colours, and composition.
lookin good marilyn dont forget to add to national parks of the world
wow, fascinating stuff blossom!!
it really looks like a manmade sculpture
it is incredible that nature has fashioned this to perfection!
wow!
What an amazing shot! Love the formation! Mekea :)
An incredible spot, and imagery ! Very well caught !
WOW- awesome!!!
Sheeeeer Genius, Miss Blossom. Sheer genius!
Would Love to hear what kind of music would play out of this calliope!
But, then again, I have not seen you do anything that was not absolutely melodic, as of yet!
brilliant photo Blossom wow a must go there asap