Pendulites (named after pendulums) form when a stalactite reaches a seasonal cave pool. Successive thin layers of calcite build up as the pool dries out each year, creating this odd-shaped formation. This cave is in Pang Mapha district of Mae Hong Son province. Canon 5DMKII 24-105 L lens @ 80mm ISO 100 f/18 7 secs Illuminated with LED headlight
What a startling formation, John! Have never seen anything quite like this. Excellent lighting from those headlights as well. A real plum! How big is this?
It is about squash ball size, but they can get bigger
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What a startling formation, John! Have never seen anything quite like this. Excellent lighting from those headlights as well. A real plum! How big is this?
It is about squash ball size, but they can get bigger
– John Spies
John, this is an amazing formation !
A first for me too.
Thanks Trish, it is often the small strange formations that are the most fascinating.
– John Spies
Sound’s kind of like how candle’s are made, albeit over a much longer period of time, one dip per year! Interesting stuff::}}