Cathedral Gorge

David Hibberd

Cathedral Gorge

This pic may give you an idea of the size of the bee hive formations of the Bungle Bungles.
Purnululu National Park in Western Australia.
UNESCO World Heritage listed.
Year of Inscription 2003
Criteria (vii) (viii)

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Cathedral Gorge by David Hibberd
Cathedral Gorge by David Hibberd
  • Magee

    Magee

    You’re kidding me!!! DAVID!!! This is WONderful!! What a SHOT!!!
    Wait a minute! I’m going in for a closer look!
    I’m truly gobsmacked!!! Such an awesome sight, and what a strange feeing you must have, walking under that enormous rock canopy!! I’m claustrophobic!! I’d probably need resusitating!! lol! Love it David!!! Well done!

  • David Hibberd replied

    Yeh Sharon gets a bit that way but the hight of it does seem to help.Thanks for your comment magee.

  • John Kowalski

    John Kowalski

    The people look so small Davo, it sure does indicate the sheer size of this place

  • David Hibberd replied

    Thanks mate it is so incredible walking in under there.

  • Steve Chapple

    Steve Chapple

    Perfect. The size is highlighted by clever positioning of the couple.

  • David Hibberd replied

    More by luck than design, but it does show its size, Thanks Steve.

  • Donovan wilson

    Donovan wilson

    wow that s a spot..

  • David Hibberd replied

    Hi Donovan, it truly is wonderful thanks for looking.

  • Cadence Gamache

    Cadence Gamache

    Wow… The unique composition is what first caught my eye, but now that I’m seeing it at full size I’m super impressed with how well you captured the depth and immensity of this place! Usually (when I try to take pictures of really BIG things) I lose something in translation. But you really know how to convey the majesty of nature in an accurate and interesting way that makes the audience say WOW! GREAT job ;-)

  • David Hibberd replied

    Cadence thank you very much for wonderful comment. I’m feel ing quite chuffed that liked it, thanks again.

  • WatscapePhoto

    WatscapePhoto

    Stunning place and an equally stunning photo. The people give perspective. Brilliant work!

  • David Hibberd replied

    Hi Steve thanks for your kind comment

  • kimberleigh sarah

    kimberleigh sarah

    Oh my this is amazing!!!! They look so small!!!

  • David Hibberd replied

    Hello Kimberleigh sarah and thank you for your comment. I can’t explain the feeling I got from actually standing under this amazing rock formation. I hope you can experience it one day.
    Davo

  • TextureoftheSin

    TextureoftheSin

    Stunning! We live in a beautiful land

  • David Hibberd replied

    Hi Tots yes we do, we are very fortunate and should never waste an opportunity to see any of it.
    Davo

  • Stephen Colquitt

    Stephen Colquitt

    I didnt realise it was this big. Wowzers!

  • David Hibberd replied

    G’day Stephen thanks mate this is such a surprising place.
    Davo

  • Trish Woodford

    Trish Woodford

    Fantastic shot, love the composition, really incredible :)

  • David Hibberd replied

    Hi Trish and many thanks
    Davo

  • David James

    David James

    Nice work. This shot really benefits form the people to give it scale :) Thank you also for your numerous comments on my works :)

  • David Hibberd replied

    Thank you David and your welcome

  • David Lewins LRPS

    David Lewins LRPS

    Gobsmacked! You certainly get a sense of scale with this one Davo, must have felt like you had entered the Land of the Giants! Really well composed image with wonderful colour.

  • David Hibberd replied

    Yes it does seem like that. We only had the one day in there and our tour bus brokedown, so every thing got a little rushed. Glad you like it David thanks

  • Iris Greenwell

    Iris Greenwell

    Amazing!

  • David Hibberd replied

    Hello Iris many thanks.
    Davo

  • PatriciaLM

    PatriciaLM

    Brilliant capture!!!!!you have captured this beautifully…. wow that is huge!!!!! instant fav David for sure…
    patricia :-)

  • David Hibberd replied

    Thank you very much Patricia really do appreciate it.
    Davo

  • Kristina K

    Kristina K

    i have heard its not that easy to get in there, so well done, awesome capture of this awesome place :)) k

  • David Hibberd replied

    You are quite right and our transport broke down on the way in, so I feel fortunate to have got any shots. Many thanks
    Davo

  • AmandaH

    AmandaH

    This is Awesome…lovely spot… :o)

  • David Hibberd replied

    Hello AmandaH many thanks

  • Scott d'Almeida

    Scott d'Almeida

    wow amazing

  • David Hibberd replied

    Thank you scott

  • PhotoAvenue

    PhotoAvenue

    Wow …what a spot…great capture David!

  • David Hibberd replied

    Thank you I appreciate your comment.
    Davo

  • wayne51

    wayne51

    That is awesome, and the people walking under it certainly put it into perspective. Great composure and capture. Wayne

  • David Hibberd replied

    Thanks Wayne and the person in the light blue top center of pic is Sharon

  • JaninesWorld

    JaninesWorld

    You know…it sounds stupid to say this, but if I was standing under THAT I think I would be alittle worried it might just decide to fall down! That is an amazing place. Great shot David. One day I hope to see this for myself.

  • David Hibberd replied

    Hi Janine there were a few people on the tour that felt a little uneasy about being under there. Thanks.
    Davo

  • Hans Kawitzki

    Hans Kawitzki

    Awsome image,don’t think I will ever get there

  • David Hibberd replied

    Thank you Hans. I truely hope you are able to fit this one in, it’s so worth it.
    Davo

  • helmutk

    helmutk

    Wonderful capture !

  • David Hibberd replied

    Much appreciated Helmutk

  • kathy s gillentine

    kathy s gillen...

    Fantastic , so amazing

  • David Hibberd replied

    Thank you Kathy

  • Malcolm Katon

    Malcolm Katon

    Having the people in those shot really helps the perspective and lets you realise how big they are. Well done David.

  • David Hibberd replied

    G’day Malcolm thanks mate much appreciated.
    Davo

  • LumenLux

    LumenLux

    This is splendid image David. I’ve had it open on my screen for some time – enjoying it many times.

  • David Hibberd replied

    Thank you LumenLux thats a wonderful comment, glad you enjoyed it.
    Davo

  • rodeorose

    rodeorose

    Fabulous shot. So much therein…down to the reflections in the water…really well done Davo.

  • David Hibberd replied

    Thank you very much Rodeorose

  • Svetlana Sewell

    Svetlana Sewell

    WOW – Excellent shot!

  • David Hibberd replied

    Thank you Svetlana. Kind of eery under there.
    Davo

  • AsylumWitch

    AsylumWitch

    Oh my, that is simply amazing!! What a gorgeous shot!

  • David Hibberd replied

    Thanks Nikki. This area was only discovered by Australias white people in the 1980’s. It is very remote and covers a huge area.
    Davo

  • CraigsMom

    CraigsMom

    Those are bee hives?? And you are WALKING IN THEM??!!!!!

  • David Hibberd replied

    Ha! If you look at them from a great distance that is what they look like.
    Davo

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