Erode Collection (#2)

Eroded limestone, karst formation at Qalaat Faqra, Lebanon, Middle East, West Asia

Looking down on Lees Ferry, the beginning of the Grand Canyon, Arizona, USA
Looking on Lees Ferry and the canyon walls on the Colorado River, the beginning of the Grand Canyon; Lees Ferry, Coconino County, Arizona, United States of America

Delicate Arch in Arches National Park, Moab, Grand County, Utah, USA
Delicate Arch rock formation with a cloudy sky near Moab in Arches National Park; Moab, Grand County, Utah, United States of America

Arch Rock under a starry night sky, Joshua Tree National Park, California, USA
Arch Rock under a starry night sky in Joshua National Park; Joshua Tree National Park, California, United States of America

Wavy rock patterns in a slot canyon, Antelope Canyon, Arizona, USA
Wavy, abstract patterns in the colorful sandstone rock in Upper Antelope Canyon; Antelope Canyon, Arizona, United States of America

Wavy rock patterns, Coyote Buttes in Paria Canyon / Vermilion Cliffs Wilderness, Arizona, USA
Wavy patterns on the terraced sandstone rock formations of the Coyote Buttes in the Paria Canyon-Vermilion Cliffs Wilderness; Arizona, United States of America

Wyoming Badlands east of Dubois at Sunset, Wyoming, United States of America
Golden sunset over the vast rock formations in the Wyoming Badlands, East of Dubois; Wyoming, United States of America

Golden Cathedral porthole arch, Neon Canyon, Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument, Utah, USA
Golden Cathedral porthole arch in Neon Canyon, Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument; Utah, United States of America

Hoodoos at night, rock formations in the Lamar River Valley, Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming, USA
Abstract shapes of the Hoodoos at night, rock formations in the Lamar River Valley in Yellowstone National Park; Wyoming, United States of America

Sunset over rugged rocks at Praia Baleal, Peniche, Oeste, Portugal
Pink glowing sunset sky over the Atlantic Ocean and the rugged rocks lining the coastline at Praia Baleal; Peniche, Oeste, Portugal

Rio La Leona flows through the Patagonian Steppe near El Calafate, Patagonia, Argentina
Rio La Leona flows through the Patagonian Steppe with its arid landscape and the famous National Route 40 in squally sunlight near El Calafate in Santa Cruz Province; Patagonia, Argentina

Iconic rock formation, Arcos Naturais, Praia da Marinha, Algarve, Portugal
Iconic rock formation, Arcos Naturais, Heart of the Algarve, and the turquoise water of the Atlantic Ocean at Praia da Marinha along the Atlantic coast in Caramujeira, part of the Lagoa Municipality

Na Pali Coast with ancient, natural rock formations and Pacific Ocean, Kauai, Hawaii, USA
Na Pali Coast with ancient, natural rock formations and the turquoise water of the Pacific Ocean; Kauai, Hawaii, United States of America

Kerry Cliffs at sunset in County Kerry, Ireland
Dramatic view of the Kerry Cliffs and Atlantic Ocean at sunset; County Kerry, Ireland

Atlantic Ocean surf and rocky shoreline at Dona Ana Beach, Lagos, Algarve, Portugal
Atlantic ocean surf on Dona Ana Beach with its rocky sandstone shoreline and sea stacks along the famous Algarve coastline; Praia da Dona Ana, Lagos, Algarve Region, Portugal

Scenic view of Cannon Beach with the famous rock formations and the Pacific Ocean, Oregon, USA
Scenic view of Cannon Beach with the famous rock formations and the Pacific Ocean in sepia tone; Oregon, United States of America

Sunset in Alabama Hills showing the Sierra Madre Mountains, Lone Pine, California, USA
Sunset in the Alabama Hills showing the Sierra Madre Mountains; Lone Pine, California, United States of America

A river flowing through a gorge of volcanic rock in southern Iceland.; Fjadrargljufur gorge, near Kirkjubaejarklaustur, Iceland

Lightning storm over the rim of the Grand Canyon, Arizona, USA
Lightning storm over the rim of the Grand Canyon; North Rim, Coconino County, Arizona, United States of America

Joshua Trees in front of rock formations at night, Joshua Tree National Park, California, USA
Joshua trees (Yucca brevifolia) standing in front of rock formations under a starry night sky; Joshua Tree National Park, California, United States of America

Big boulders and split rocks in front of the night sky, Joshua Tree National Park, California, USA
Big boulders and split rocks create mysterious shapes against the starry, night sky; Joshua Tree National Park, California, United States of America

Natural Bridge, rock arch, Bryce Canyon National Park, Panguitch, Utah, United States of America
Colorful red sandstone of the Natural Bridge, a rock arch found in Bryce Canyon National Park; Panguitch, Utah, United States of America

Spiky desert plants and rock formations at night, Joshua Tree National Park, California, USA
Spiky desert plants in front of rock formations under the starry night sky; Joshua Tree National Park, California, United States of America

Dramatic sandstone rock formations in the Narrows, St George, Utah, USA
Dramatic sandstone rock formations in the Narrows; St George, Utah, United States of America

Lands End at sunset, Cabo San Lucas, Baja California Sur, Mexico
Dramatic rock formations and Arcos de Cabo San Lucas (Arch of Cabo San Lucas) on the coast at Lands End at sunset; Cabo San Lucas, Baja California Sur, Mexico

The Wave, rock formation, Coyote Buttes in Paria Canyon / Vermilion Cliffs Wilderness, Arizona, USA
Close-up of The Wave, colorful sandstone rock formation of the Coyote Buttes in the Paria Canyon-Vermilion Cliffs Wilderness; Arizona, United States of America

View through Window Arch to Turret Arch with red glow on formations, Arches National Park, Utah, USA
View through eye-shaped Window Arch to Turret Arch with the sunlight casting a red glow over the sandstone rock formations at Arches National Park; Utah, United States of America

King penguins walking on the rocky shores of South Georgia Island, Antarctica
King Penguins (Aptenodytes patagonicus) walking on the jagged, rocky shore of South Georgia Island; South Georgia, Antarctica

Iconic rock formations at Praia da Marinha, Algarve, Portugal
Iconic rock formations and turquoise water of the Atlantic Ocean at Praia da Marinha along the Atlantic coast in Caramujeira, part of the Lagoa Municipality, at sunset; Algarve, Faro District

Rock formations of the Coyote Buttes in Paria Canyon / Vermilion Cliffs Wilderness, Arizona, USA
Colorful sandstone rock formations of the Coyote Buttes in the Paria Canyon-Vermilion Cliffs Wilderness; Arizona, United States of America

Seastacks and cliffs along the coastline of Algarve, Portugal
Coastal rock formations and turquoise water of the Atlantic Ocean along the rugged coast of the Algarve Region; Algarve, Portugal

Praia Baleal, Peniche, Oeste, Portugal
Praia Baleal at sunset with a view of the coastline; Peniche, Oeste, Portugal

Shaft of light creates a glowing beam in a slot canyon, USA
Shaft of light creates a glowing beam in a slot canyon in Antelope Canyon; Arizona, United States of America

Giants Causeway, Co Antrim, Ireland; Area Designated A Unesco World Heritage Site With Pipes Of Rock

Hawaii, Maui, Closeup Of Waterfall Cascading Motion

USA, Arizona, Monument Valley Navajo Tribal Park, Mystery Valley, Pancake Rocks

Hawaii, Maui, Haleakala, The long trail through colorful lava rock and blue sky

Hawaii, Maui, Haleakala crater

Hawaii, Maui, Haleakala, The hiking trail through the Volcanic Crater

Hawaii, Maui, Hana, Seven Sacred Pools waterfalls

Hawaii, Maui, Makena, A purple urchin shell washes ashore

Desert-Like Conditions In The Fragile Ecosystem Of The Great Sand Hills Of Saskatchewan, Canada

Hawaii, Kauai, Napali Coast Aerial Along Rugged Cliffs

Hawaii, Kauai, Aerial Along Napali Coastline, Rugged Cliffs

Hawaii, Kauai, Na Pali Coast, Rugged Cliffs Along Ocean

Hawaii, Kauai, Kealia Highlands, Panoramic Image Of The North Mountain Range Of Kauai

White Rocks, Portrush, Co Antrim, Ireland; Limestone Cliffs And The Atlantic

Eagle Gate Arch, Kanab, Utah, USA, America

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Erode: Nature's Artistic Hand at Work From the rugged cliffs of Lands End in Cornwall, England to the majestic rapids of the San Juan River cutting through Raplee Anticline in Utah, erosion is a powerful force that shapes our world. It leaves behind breathtaking landscapes and reminds us of nature's artistic hand at work. In Spurn Point, East Yorkshire, eroded groynes on the beach stand as silent witnesses to the relentless power of the sea. As evening light bathes them in a golden glow, they create a mesmerizing sight alongside Spurn Point Lighthouse. At Lower Wyndcliff in Chepstow, dawn unveils riverbank erosion along the picturesque River Wye. The tranquil scene showcases both beauty and vulnerability as nature carves its path through Monmouthshire's Lower Wye Valley. Cape Greco in Ayia Napa, Cyprus offers another glimpse into erosion's impact. Here, coastal cliffs bear witness to centuries of wind and water sculpting their surfaces with intricate patterns that captivate any observer. Happisburgh Beach in Norfolk tells a different story—a tale of human intervention against erosive forces. An excavator and truck diligently repair sea defenses using boulders while waves crash nearby—an ongoing battle between man-made structures and Mother Nature herself. Tasmania's Tessellated Pavement presents an awe-inspiring spectacle where erosion has created natural geometric patterns on rock formations. As sunrise illuminates this unique landscape at Lufra on Eaglehawk Neck, one can't help but marvel at nature's ability to shape such intricate designs over time. Traveling back in time to Hamburg Zoo circa 1910 reveals how even man-made enclosures are not immune from erosion’s touch. A historic postcard depicts a hay feeder enclosure surrounded by lion gorge—reminding us that no matter how sturdy our constructions may seem initially; they too succumb eventually under nature's relentless forces.