Geological Spires - Canyonlands National Park
by Belinda Greb
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Geological Spires - Canyonlands National Park
Artist
Belinda Greb
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Photograph - Photograph, Photography
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Geological Spires - Canyonlands National Park
Spires or pinnacles are more uniform in shape than hoodoos (Bryce Canyon). Formation takes place over thousands of years when soft rock is covered by layers of hard rock. Rain, (often in form of melted snow) eventually seeps into cracks formed in the hard layer. It can freeze and then widen the cracks, causing the softer rock to erode when the ice thaws. Also slightly acidic rain plays a role. Typical places for occurrence are in deserts where there are extreme temperatures. At Bryce Canyon, there are 200 freeze and thaw cycles per year.
Copyrighted - Belinda Greb
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Nature, animals, beauty have been a source of nourishment throughout my life. Photography allows me to capture, interpret, and share that world of wonder I see about me, and sometimes use what I capture as an inspiration to create something new, by incorporating other exposures, textures or brushwork.
I currently reside in Oregon, an environment rich in nature's graces. I have lived in California and New York, too, and everywhere there is a world of beauty around us, if we care to take the time and look for it.
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April 15th, 2015
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