A dramatically weathered sandstone outcrop
This Jurassic sandstone outcrop in Purakaunui Bay, New Zealand, has been weathered into a surreal composition. Chemical weathering, aided by the extensive jointing, creates a wide range of reds, browns, and oranges as iron minerals oxidize. The lower part of the outcrop is scoured and sculpted by wind, sand, and water, while the upper rocks are marked by honeycomb weathering and brightly coloured lichens. The direct sunlight and partial covering of wind-blown sand emphasize the strong relief of the joints and weathered pits.
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Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported (CC BY-NC-SA 3.0) (opens in a new window)Credit: Pontus Lurcock (distributed via imaggeo.egu.eu)
Properties
Type
Image
Format
JPG
Size
2.2 MB
Aspect
3:2
Width
2439 px
Height
1626 px
Brand
Pentax
Model
K10D
Exposure
50 mm f/9.5 1/350 s ISO 6
Coordinates
-46.5461, 169.6145
Tint
Moderate yellowish brown
Submitted
27 February 2014
Taken
1 February 2010
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