Tuesday, February 26, 2013

Earth's Flux

Monument Rocks, Kansas  © Doug Hickok  All Rights Reserved



In the least expected places, one may find monumental sights, such as this cluster of "chalk pyramids" that rise above the tall grass prairie of Kansas. Formed 80 million years ago, these layers of limestone are full of small fossil shells from when this area was an ancient inland sea. These formations are a reminder that in the big geologic picture, our Earth is in constant flux.

17 comments:

  1. Browsing through my favourite photo blogs sure highlights the varied structure of our landscapes.

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  2. The sun, the color is very beautiful
    We say in France under the snow ...

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  3. Fascinating illustrative material for a geology class. The layer structure of sediments is really striking here!

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  4. Spectacular image, I'm delighted by this artwork!
    Léia

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  5. oh, doug, it doesn't look like we're in kansas anymore. wonderful capture.

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  6. It's impressive as far as I sea thousands of years ago, just as impressive is your photo.
    Greetings

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  7. wonderful in yellow and blue, the colours of the flag of my province! who would expect rock formations like these in the kansas prairie ?!?

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  8. I really like this photo.
    Simple, clean and strong contrast.
    Kansas? You've been to so many different places. ;o)

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  9. Pięknie skały wygladają na tle niebieskiego nieba. Pozdrawiam.
    Lookin 'beautiful rocks blue sky background. Yours.

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  10. These monumental natural sculptures certainly do have quite a story to tell then. A stunning image, too!

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  11. It's a nice composition and mixture of colors. Feeling like summer!

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  12. Fascinating geological facts and a nicely balanced shot of the strangest looking pyramids I've ever seen!

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  13. Fantastic scene! And the way you composed your picture makes it more beautiful again!
    Have a nice day.

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  14. the illuminates this place perfectly, great colors! :)

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