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.

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17 comments:

  1. JoeFebruary 26, 2013 at 2:47 AM

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

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  2. dukeFebruary 26, 2013 at 3:36 AM

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

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  3. Joop ZandFebruary 26, 2013 at 3:36 AM

    THATS BEAUTIFUL Doug.

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  4. ArndFebruary 26, 2013 at 6:14 AM

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

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  5. Cezar and LéiaFebruary 26, 2013 at 7:05 AM

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

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  6. brattcatFebruary 26, 2013 at 7:11 AM

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

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  7. UnknownFebruary 26, 2013 at 7:58 AM

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

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  8. franzFebruary 26, 2013 at 1:47 PM

    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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  9. London CallerFebruary 26, 2013 at 4:19 PM

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

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  10. GigaFebruary 26, 2013 at 4:26 PM

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

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  11. john4jackFebruary 26, 2013 at 7:09 PM

    neat find!!

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  12. Andrew Graeme GouldFebruary 26, 2013 at 10:36 PM

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

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  13. R.Theys-Troland54February 27, 2013 at 9:24 AM

    wonderful colors! bravo Doug!

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  14. Traveling HawkFebruary 28, 2013 at 7:06 AM

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

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  15. georgeMarch 1, 2013 at 6:25 AM

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

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  16. DomLOrthaMarch 4, 2013 at 10:10 AM

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

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  17. rianMarch 13, 2013 at 2:58 PM

    the illuminates this place perfectly, great colors! :)

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