Photos of the Natural World

[Tsuga802]

The layered rock formations near Faro, Portugal, are composed primarily of limestone (calcareous sandstone), a sedimentary rock formed by the accumulation of marine organisms such as shells, coral, and microorganisms. These formations date back to periods when the area was covered by shallow seas millions of years ago. The characteristic yellow-brown or ochre color is primarily due to the presence of iron-bearing minerals and the specific composition of the rock. The rocks are susceptible to differential erosion, meaning that softer layers are eroded away faster than harder layers, creating spectacular formations such as caves, arches, and sea stacks (like the famous Benagil Cave).

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Across from the rock formations, the beach with more rocks:

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I love seascapes!!! This is beautiful
I’ve got to get to Portugal!!

 

[Tsuga802]

The almost melted look of the surface of the rock formation, reminded me of the one from the pic below however the surface of the rock formation in this pic changed because of the sea. (Location: border area France/Belgium)

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That’s sooo cool!!! The power of water!!

 

[LadyGaladriLezb]

It's quaint mostly! Except when the nearby sports club turn on their floodlights which beam straight on my kitchen window lop

I'm used to this now by the way. And rarely home for it to affect me much. Also good that the younger generations get their exercise rather than being cooped up inside on screens all day (she says, typing on her phone at 6am)

 

[Sndr2002_]

Picture from inside a gorge in Greece. Was able to swim into it and take this picture. Water was extremely cold though lol

 

[Tsuga802]

Picture from inside a gorge in Greece. Was able to swim into it and take this picture. Water was extremely cold though lolView attachment 90043

Beautiful!!! Reminds me a little bit of slot canyons you find in the Southwestern United States!! Thanks for sharing!

 

[Tsuga802]

Olympic National Park in Washington, USA…I love exploring tide pools. So many amazing and beautiful creatures to be found.

 

[Sndr2002_]

Looks amazing!! Especially the first pic, that looks straight out of a movie

 

[Tsuga802]

Looks amazing!! Especially the first pic, that looks straight out of a movie

Thanks!! I love traveling and exploring beautiful spaces!!

 

[MissMonroe]

Picture from inside a gorge in Greece. Was able to swim into it and take this picture. Water was extremely cold though lolView attachment 90043

Gorges feel so intimate. Gorgeous picture! Was it in the mainland, or an island?

 

[MissMonroe]

View attachment 90044View attachment 90045View attachment 90046View attachment 90047Olympic National Park in Washington, USA…I love exploring tide pools. So many amazing and beautiful creatures to be found.

The beach with a lush tree-lined coastline, I want to spend days on end there. The starfish makes me think of the times my brothers and I caught them but could not understand why they died (put them in freshwater ).

 

[Tsuga802]

The beach with a lush tree-lined coastline, I want to spend days on end there. The starfish makes me think of the times my brothers and I caught them but could not understand why they died (put them in freshwater ).

I remember the story or parable. Little girl on the beach after a storm had washed hundreds of starfish ashore. She frantically ran around picking them up and throwing them back into the ocean. Then someone walking by asked why she was wasting her time trying to save the starfish with so many she couldn’t possibly make a difference. She replied, well…I made a difference to this one, and to that one, and to the others I threw back before they died…