L Imestone Collection (#14)

Dockyard Terrace at the Royal Naval Dockyard, Bermuda, Central America

Erosion in western Nebraska
Erosion in the hills overlooking the Oregon Trail, Scotts Bluff National Monument, Nebraska. Digital photograph

Alligator in the Florida Everglades
Alligator, a threatened species, resting on a limestone outcropping in Everglades National Park, Florida. Digital photograph

Europe, France, Provence, Calanques. Limestone cliffs

Pont du Gard, Gardon River, Gard, Languedoc, France, Roman aqueduct

Thailand, Rai Leh Beach. Karst (limestone) islands of Andman Sea

Thailand, Phang Nga Bay. Pink sky reflected in sea with jagged karst (limestone) islands

Turkey, Pamukkale (Cotton Castle). Limestone-laden hot springs form white pools with turquoise mineral water, reflection of tourists

Beautiful color at sunset of limestone mountains in Guilin

Africa - Egypt - Cairo - Great Pyramids of Giza, pyramid of Khufu (aka Cheops), Cairo skyline in the distance

Roman amphitheatre at Pula, Croatia
External view of the Roman amphitheatre at Pula, on the western coast of Istria, Croatia. It was built in the first century AD and is the best preserved ancient monument in Croatia

Interior view of Roman amphitheatre at Pula, Croatia
Interior view of the Roman amphitheatre at Pula, on the western coast of Istria, Croatia. It was built in the first century AD and is the best preserved ancient monument in Croatia

Middleton Dale, Derbyshire
Limestone Rock in Middleton Dale, Derbyshire

The Crater of Santorin
An image depicting a volcanic eruption on the island of Santorin (Santorini). The volcano is a mass of limestone, 1900ft high

Roman Antiquities
A group of Roman vases and utensils discovered in Barrow-on-Soar near Leicester. Skeletons were also discovered by labourers digging for limestone

Pyramid of Chephren / Giza
The Pyramid of Chephren, son of Cheops, built around 2600BC. Often described as the Great Pyramid of the Giza site

Limestone formations (Tsingys), Ankarana National Park, Madagascar, Africa

View of Vinales Valley at dawn from grounds of Hotel Los Jasmines showing limestone hills known as Mogotes characteristic of the region, near Vinales, Pinar Del Rio, Cuba, West Indies, Central America

Animist hanging coffins still in use today, on limestone cliff in Echo Valley, Sagada, Cordillera, Luzon, Philippines, Southeast Asia, Asia

Clear waters between limestone islands, Hundred Islands, Lingayen Gulf, northern Luzon, Philippines, Southeast Asia, Asia

A woman tackles a very difficult climb on limestone cliffs near Siuarana, a medieval village near Reus and Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain, Europe

View across the limestone ravine beaneath the medieval village of Siurana, near Reus and Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain, Europe

Limestone pavements, Burren, County Clare, Munster, Republic of Ireland, Europe

Huge stone towers in the Ucka Canyon, Istria, Croatia, Europe

The Ucka canyon, Istria, Croatia, Europe

Panoramic view of the Vinales Valley showing limestone hills known as Mogotes, Vinales, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Cuba, West Indies, Central America

Stalactites with drapery and straws at Ngilgi Cave, a limestone Karst cave system near Yallingup in the South West, Augusta-Margaret River Shire, Western Australia, Australia, Pacific

Stalactites creating a column with stalagmite below at Ngilgi Cave, a limestone Karst cave system near Yallingup in the South West, Augusta-Margaret River Shire, Western Australia, Australia, Pacific

A variety of speleothems including stalactites, stalagmites, columns, straws and drapery at Ngilgi Cave, a limestone Karst cave system near Yallingup in the South West, Augusta-Margaret River Shire

Stalactites close to creating a column with stalagmite below at Ngilgi Cave, a limestone Karst cave system near Yallingup in the South West, Augusta-Margaret River Shire, Western Australia

Frankincense trees growing wild on the limestone hillsides, Dhofar Mountains, Salalah, southern Oman, Middle East

Tunnel in limestone, Chinese Temple, Sam Poh Tong, Ipoh, Perak state, Malaysia, Southeast Asia, Asia

Limestone rock formations, Stone Forest, near Kunming, Yunnan, China, Asia

Limestone cliffs, Thornwick Bay, Humberside, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Gravel road along the floor of deep wadi below limestone cliffs, Wadi Bani Habib, Jabal Akhdar, northern Oman, Middle East

Above and below water view of coral reef surrounding islet of Yanu Yanu i Sau, Lau group (Exploring Isles), Northern Lau Group. Fiji, Pacific Islands, Pacific

Sheltered lagoon and limestone islet, Lau group (Exploring Isles), Northern Lau Group. Fiji, Pacific Islands, Pacific

Spectacular limestone formations, Ciudad Encantada, Cuenca, Castilla-La Mancha, Spain, Europe

La Ciudad Encantada rock formations near Cuenca, New Castile, Spain, Europe

Karst limestone scenery surrounding a village in Yangshuo, near Guilin, Guangxi Province, China, Asia

Early morning mist clinging to karst limestone scenery around Yangshuo, near Guilin, Guangxi Province, China, Asia

Karst limestone scenery on the Li river (Lijiang) in Yangshuo, near Guilin, Guangxi Province, China, Asia

Sunset over karst limestone scenery on the Li river (Lijiang) in Yangshuo, near Guilin, Guangxi Province, China, Asia

Limestone pavement and dry stone wall above Settle, Yorkshire Dales National Park, Yorkshire, England, United Kingdom

Tree growing through the Limestone pavement of White Scars, Yorkshire Dales National Park, Yorkshire, England, United Kingdom

Karst limestone rock formations at Zhangjiajie Forest Park, Wulingyuan Scenic Area, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Hunan Province, China, Asia

A mountain hut or refuge overlooking the Tre Cime in The Italian Dolomites
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A show cave at Nerja in Southern Spain
Ashley Cooper / SpecialistStock

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"Limestone: Nature's Timeless Masterpiece" From the majestic Malham Cove in Yorkshire Dales to the breathtaking Durdle Door in Dorset, limestone formations grace the landscapes of England and beyond. These ancient rocks, formed over millions of years, hold stories etched into their very core. In Gordale Scar, within Yorkshire Dales National Park, North Yorkshire, nature has sculpted a dramatic gorge that leaves visitors in awe. Meanwhile, Marsden Rock stands tall as a testament to the enduring power of limestone against crashing waves. But it is not just grandeur that limestone offers; it also nurtures life. A resilient tree grows through the cracks of White Scars in Ingleton, providing shade and shelter for creatures big and small. And on an early map of Lyme Regis' coast from 1720 lies evidence of how this rock shaped human settlements throughout history. Across continents at Dickinson College in Carlisle, Pennsylvania or Stackpole Quay in Pembrokeshire South Wales - both bear witness to limestone's versatility and durability as building material. Not far away stands Great Orme where feral Kashmir Goats find solace atop limestone headlands overlooking picturesque coastlines and towns. Their presence adds charm to these already stunning vistas. Limestone even played a role in fortifications like Clitheroe Castle's motte-and-bailey structure perched upon an outcrop - showcasing its strength as a foundation for defense. Beyond natural wonders and historical landmarks lie unexpected connections – Yankee Stadium itself built with concrete made from crushed limestone. Lastly, we cannot forget Porthgain lime workings which once thrived along Pembrokeshire's West Wales coastline - reminding us how humans have harnessed this resource for centuries. So next time you encounter limestone – whether admiring its beauty or benefiting from its practical uses – take a moment to appreciate this remarkable rock that holds secrets spanning millennia.