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This formation known as The Razorback, taken at dusk …. gotta love those clouds !!!!
Situated between Apollo Bay and Port Campbell in The Port Campbell National Park are the 12 Apostles. Original named ‘The Sow and Piglets’. The name was changed in the 1950s to tempt more visitors to see them. These famous residence of The Great Ocean Road were created from the 70 meter limestone cliffs by the relentless pounding of the Southern Ocean. To date only 8 of the original 12 apostles are still standing as the ocean continues to erode and shape the coast line.
How they were created
The limestone rock that makes up the 12 Apostles was created through the build up of skeletons of marine creatures on the sea floor. As the sea retreated, the limestone was exposed.
Over 20 million years ago the restless, stormy Southern Ocean and it’s blasting winds began attacking the soft limestone cliffs. Gradually the softer limestone eroded, forming caves in the cliffs. The caves eventually became arches and when they collapsed, rock pillars up to 45 metres high were left – The Twelve Apostles. The Apostles are eroded by the sea at a rate of approximately 2cm a year.
Equipment: Nikon D300 , Sigma 10-20mm
Technique: HDR, Bracketted Images, Photomatix 3.2 64 Bit, Capture NX
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Artwork Comments
Beautiful image Philip …
Terrific capture Philip. Really like the light on the rocks and that awesome sky. A FAV for me mate. Don.
Beautiful and amazing looking formation Philip – gorgeous HDR work. It looks lovely and warm there too :D
Another beauty, Philip. You are working the HDR very well…
fantastic shot
Remarkably Captured Philip.
thanks Jason, its a great spot
Magnificent capture of nature’s treasures!! :)
Stunning shot of this gorgeous outcropping. Truly beautifully done, Philip.
this is beautiful,,,well done on the shot and processing