Rock Face Collection (#21)

Derbyshire Climbing
Two climbers make their way up a steep rockface. Date: 1950s

Smooth Rock-tripe (Umbilicaria mammulata) growing on vertical rockface, Catskill Mountains, New York State, U. S. A
Smooth Rock-tripe (Umbilicaria mammulata) growing on vertical rockface, Catskill Mountains, New York State, U.S.A. november

View of deep chasm created by massive landslip on hillside, Luds Church, Black Forest, White Peak, Peak District, Staffordshire, England, may

Sloth Bear (Melursus ursinus) adult, walking down rockface, Yala N. P. Sri Lanka, december
Sloth Bear (Melursus ursinus) adult, walking down rockface, Yala N.P. Sri Lanka, december

Walia Ibex (Capra walie) adult female, climbing vertical rockface, Simien Mountains, Ethiopia

Sand martins. Three young sand martins (Riparia riparia) at the entrance to their nesting hole in the bank of a sand and gravel quarry. Photographed near the River Ythan, Scotland, UK, in July

Stone-age cave art, Asturias, Spain

Mountain road, Norway

Quartz vein in granite. Close-up of a quartz vein (white) running through a granite rock face with multiple faults (cracks)

Marble quarry, Norway

Stone-age cave paintings, Asturias, Spain
Stone-age cave paintings. Artwork of bison on the wall of a cave. These paintings are found in La Covaciella cave, Asturias, Spain

Stone-age cave paintings, Lascaux, France
Stone-age cave paintings. Artwork of a woolly rhioceros on the wall of a cave. These paintings are found in the Lascaux cave complex, France, and are estimated to date from the Palaeolithic era

Cairngorm Mountain Railway. Funicular railway (top right) running past the Cairngorm Mountain Garden Project (bottom). The Cairngorm Mountain Garden Project was created on the site of the former

The Madara Rider, an 8th century relief depicting a king on horseback carved into rockface, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Madara, Bulgaria, Europe

Govetts Leap, Grose Valley, Blue Mountains, Blue Mountains National Park, UNESCO World Heritage Site, New South Wales, Australia, Pacific

View to the Casas Colgadas, hanging houses, above the Huecar Gorge, Cuenca, Castilla La Mancha, Spain, Europe

1st century AD Nabatean Corinthian Tomb, Wadi Musa, Petra, Jordan, Middle East

Monastery (ad-Deir), 3rd century BC, Petra, Jordan, Middle East " The largest Nabatean facade in Petra, 48m high, 47m wide"

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"Unveiling the Ancient Art: Rock Faces from Around the World" Journey back in time to Stone-age cave paintings, Chauvet, France - a mesmerizing glimpse into our ancestors' artistic expressions. Delve deeper into the mysterious Stone-age cave paintings of Chauvet, France - an extraordinary testament to human creativity and ingenuity. Explore the captivating rock faces adorned with ancient art in Chauvet, France - a window into prehistoric cultures that still fascinates us today. Behold the majestic Al Khazneh (The Treasury) in Petra, Jordan - a breathtaking rock face carved by ancient civilizations. Marvel at the enigmatic Stone-age cave paintings of Chauvet, France - where history comes alive through vivid depictions on rocky canvases. Discover Miranda's colossal scarp on Uranus' moon – a geological wonder that leaves astronomers awe-struck. Experience spiritual serenity at Taktshang Goemba (Tigers nest monastery), Bhutan – perched precariously on a cliff amidst fluttering prayer flags and stunning rock formations. Witness nature's masterpiece as Face Rock emerges from Oregon's Bandon Beach at sunset – an abstract beauty etched by wind and waves over centuries. Immerse yourself in Halong Bay's floating village, Vietnam – where limestone cliffs rise majestically from emerald waters creating an ethereal landscape like no other. Embark on an adrenaline-fueled adventure along Dolomites' Masara-Corda Rossa via ferrata in Italy – scaling sheer rock faces for unparalleled thrills amidst breathtaking scenery. Gaze upon Callisto's icy spires on Jupiter's large moon – celestial formations that defy imagination and ignite curiosity about distant worlds. From ancient caves to distant moons, these remarkable rock faces captivate our senses and remind us of the awe-inspiring beauty found in both our earthly and extraterrestrial realms.