Rockface Collection (#2)

Echo chamber Chimenea del Eco in the sandstone canyon in the national park, Parque Nacional, Talampaya, Argentina, South America

Sandstone canyon in the national park Parque Nacional, Talampaya, Argentina, South America

Walker in the Sandstone canyon in the national park, Parque Nacional Talampaya, Argentina, South America

Sandstone rocks in the national park, Parque Nacional Talampaya, Argentina, South America

Hiking trails to the sandstone rocks in the national park, Parque Nacional Talampaya, Argentina, South America

Bizarrely rocks at National Park Parque Provincial Ischigualasto, Central Andes, Argentina, South America

Landscape at National Park Parque Provincial Ischigualasto, Central Andes, Argentina, South America

Rocks at National Park Parque Provincial Ischigualasto, Central Andes, Argentina, South America

Barrancas Coloradas a red rockface at National Park Parque Provincial Ischigualasto, Central Andes, Argentina, South America

Bizarrely rock El Submarino (the submarine) at National Park Parque Provincial Ischigualasto, Central Andes, Argentina, South America

Victoria Falls, view from Zimbabwe, Zambezi River, Zambia, Zimbabwe, Africa

The Pyramids Monument (photo)
XSP224324 The Pyramids Monument (photo) by Nabatean, (1st century AD); Petra, Jordan; (add.info.: stone obelisks possibly representing deities; ); out of copyright

Rock tombs (photo)
XSP224322 Rock tombs (photo) by Nabatean, (1st century AD); Petra, Jordan; out of copyright

A View of Cheddar Gorge (oil on canvas)
XYC219532 A View of Cheddar Gorge (oil on canvas) by Vincent, George (1796-1831); 91.5x122 cm; Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection, USA; English, out of copyright

Gold Mining, Victoria, c. 1900, from Under the Southern Cross - Glimpses of Australia
KW187927 Gold Mining, Victoria, c.1900, from Under the Southern Cross - Glimpses of Australia, published in 1908 (b/w photo) by Australian Photographer (20th century)

A Lime Kiln at Coalbrookdale, c. 1797 (oil on panel)
XYC145616 A Lime Kiln at Coalbrookdale, c.1797 (oil on panel) by Turner, Joseph Mallord William (1775-1851); 29x40.3 cm; Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection, USA; English

USA Arizona Monument Valley Teardrop Arch

Buckskin Gulch, Utah, USA, America

Gosvenor Arch, Cannonville, Utah, USA, America

Mariafall waterfall, Oetschergraben nature reserve, near Mitterbach am Erlaufsee, Lower Austria, Austria, Europe

Landscape near Skaftafell National Park, southwest coast, Iceland, Scandinavia, Europe

Gullfoss, Golden Falls, near Reykjavik, Iceland, Scandinavia, Europe

Spooky Canyon, Utah, USA

Alpine ibex (Capra ibex), Toggenburg, Canton St. Gallen, Switzerland, Europe

Waterfall with basalt columns in Skaftafell National Park, Iceland, Europe

At the Helvetesfallet falls the river Aeman plunges about 30m between vertical cliffs, Oerebro laen, Sweden, Scandinavia, Europe

Seljalandsfoss waterfall, Iceland, Europe

Dovecote in rock walls in Ortahisar, Cappadocia, Anatolia, Turkey, Asia

Mossy Cave, Bryce Canyon National Park, Utah, USA, America

Schleifenbach waterfall near Blumberg, southern Black Forest, Baden-Wuerttemberg, Germany, Europe

The View From Machu Picchu
Three Peruvian Indians stand in traditional dress on a masonry ledge of the ancient Incan city of Machu Picchu and look out over a deep valley at one of the Amazons source streams

The Miner: In background man is working at rockface, while another wheels trolley out of mine. Woodcut by Jost Amman. 16th century

View of flooded former whinstone quarry with exposed rockface, Cawfields Quarry, Hadrians Wall, Northumberland N. P
View of flooded former whinstone quarry with exposed rockface, Cawfields Quarry, Hadrians Wall, Northumberland N.P. Northumberland, England, July

Greater spotted eagles C018 / 1814
Greater spotted eagles on a cliff. The greater spotted eagle (Aquila clanga) breeds from northern Europe across Asia, and winters in south-eastern Europe, the Middle East and South Asia

Steppe eagle landing C018 / 1813
Steppe eagle landing on rock-face. The Steppe eagle (Aquila nipalensis) is found from Romania, through the steppes and into Mongolia. It feeds mainly on carrion, but will also kill small rodents

Cueva del Milodon, Chile C014 / 1003
Cueva del Milodon. View of the entrance to the Cueva del Milodon (Cave of the Mylodon), Patagonia, Chile. This cave is notable for the discovery in 1895 of skin

Petroglyphs, South Africa
Petroglyphs. San (bushman) paintings on a rock in the Cederberg Mountains, South Africa. The San are indigenous people of southern Africa that span areas of South Africa, Zimbabwe, Lesotho

Mountaineering in the French Alps. Mountaineers climbing a granite rock ridge in the Chamonix Aiguilles, near Mont Blanc, France. Photographed in August

Pneumatic mining drills, artwork
Pneumatic mining drills. Historical artwork of miners in a copper mine in Mansfield, Nottinghamshire, UK, using pneumatic drills to extract copper ore

Prehistoric cave paintings, Chauvet C016 / 0575
Prehistoric cave paintings, Chauvet, France. These cave paintings of various animals are found in the Chauvet Cave, France. This is the site of the earliest known cave paintings (as of 2011)

Nyiragongo volcano, Congo C016 / 4650
Nyiragongo volcano, Congo. View of the crater wall (red) of Mount Nyiragongo, Democratic Republic of the Congo. Here, the rock face is illuminated red by the molten lava in the crater

Common pipistrelle bat, artwork C016 / 3272
Common pipistrelle (Pipistrellus pipistrellus) bat on a rockface, artwork. This small bats range extends across most of Europe, North Africa and southwestern Asia

Perito Moreno glacier, Argentina C013 / 7499
Perito Moreno glacier. Walls of ice at the face of the Perito Moreno Glacier, Los Glaciares National Park, Santa Cruz Province, Patagonia, Argentina

Perito Moreno glacier, Argentina C013 / 7498
Perito Moreno glacier. View of the face of the Perito Moreno Glacier, Los Glaciares National Park, Santa Cruz Province, Patagonia, Argentina

Triassic rock formations, UK C013 / 7043
Triassic rock formations. Close-up of a sandstone rockface showing the strata (layers). This rockface dates from the Triassic period (around 250-200 million years ago)

Fossilised dinosaur footprint C013 / 7042
Fossilised dinosaur footprint. Sandstone rockface containing an unidentified dinosaur footprint (bottom left) from the Triassic period (around 250-200 million years ago)

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

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"Exploring the Majestic Rockface: A Journey Through Time and Terrain" Embark on a captivating journey through various landscapes, as we delve into the intricate details of rock formations around the world. From Glenfinlas' Gneiss Rock study in 1853-54 to New Hampshire's Granite Quarry, witness nature's artistic prowess unfold before your eyes. In Vietnam's Halong Bay, Southeast Asia reveals its floating village amidst towering rockfaces, showcasing a harmonious coexistence between man and nature. Meanwhile, Bonellis eagles soar above us in an awe-inspiring artwork that pays homage to their majestic presence. Cautionary words remind us that climbing can be dangerous; yet it is precisely this element of risk that adds thrill to conquering these formidable structures. The sandstone rock formations of Ennedi Natural and Cultural Reserve in the Sahara desert stand as testament to both time's passage and nature's resilience. Transporting ourselves back to 1871, we witness a fierce battle at Rotenturm canyon immortalized on canvas. The juxtaposition of conflict against the backdrop of rugged cliffs serves as a reminder of humanity's indomitable spirit. Closer to home, ferns gracefully adorn Blue Ridge Parkway in Smoky Mountains while waterfalls cascade down France Park in Indiana. These serene moments offer respite from our daily lives and invite contemplation amidst nature's grandeur. Finally, Utah unveils Highway 89 with Logan pass adorned by vibrant fall colors - an enchanting sight for all who traverse its winding roads. And lastly but not leastly (not sure if this word exists), Lycian rock tombs emerge from ancient history through a captivating photograph. Join us as we unravel the secrets held within each crevice and crag – where artistry meets geology – celebrating Earth’s magnificent tapestry etched upon every rockface encountered along our extraordinary voyage.