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Friday, January 20, 2012

Grasses Growing Atop The Rock Formations


Location: Shorncliffe, Queensland, Australia

A variety of grases growing atop the rock formations found at the geological study site which runs along the coastline at Shorncliffe.

Geological Study Site At Shorncliffe


Location: Shorncliffe, Queensland, Australia

Some more of the naturally-occuring geological features from the coastal geological study site at Shorncliffe, Australia.

Colourful Rock


Location: Shorncliffe, Queensland, Australia

I really like the swirls of colour in this rock found at the geological study site on the eastern-most section of coastline at Shorncliffe. The site is known for the variety of different rock formations that all occur close together.

Another Interesting Rock


Location: Shorncliffe, Queensland, Australia

Another interesting rock found at the geological study area along the coast at Shorncliffe, Australia.

Interesting Rock Patterns


Location: Shorncliffe, Queensland, Australia

I found this rock that had some interesting patterns on it at the geological study site at Shorncliffe. I wish I had a better understanding of geology so I could explain why it looks the way it does, but for now I can only share a picture.

Colourful Rocks


Location: Shorncliffe, Queensland, Australia

There were some really interesting and sometimes quite striking colours in the different layers of rock at the geological study site along the coast at Shorncliffe, Australia.

Water Filled Crevice In The Rock


Location: Shorncliffe, Queensland, Australia

A small, water filled crevice in the rocks at the geological study site at Shorncliffe. I'd imagine that this crevice is filled by seawater, perhaps during king tides as it was quite high up.

Twisting Of Rock Layers


Location: Shorncliffe, Queensland, Australia

The twisting of the different layers of rock in this photo caught my eye at the geological study site along the Shorncliffe coastline.

Rock Formations At Shorncliffe


Location: Shorncliffe, Queensland, Australia

Another rock formation, part of the publically accessible geological study site along the coast at Shorncliffe.

Rock Contrast


Location: Shorncliffe, Queensland, Australia

A big lump of rock resting upon a different formation at the geological study site along the coastline at Shorncliffe, Australia.

Another Rock Formation At Shorncliffe


Location: Shorncliffe, Queensland, Australia

Rock formation at the geological study site at Shorncliffe. The geology of this area is quite interesting.

Shorncliffe Geological Study Site Formation


Location: Shorncliffe, Queensland, Australia

Another rock formation at the Shorncliffe geological study site, notable for the variety of geological features which can be observed there.

Another Rock Formation At Shorncliffe


Location: Shorncliffe, Queensland, Australia

Another one of the rock formations at the geological study site at Shorncliffe. This site has remarkably varied and interesting geology.

Another Rock Formation Close-Up


Location: Shorncliffe, Queensland, Australia

A close-up of another one of the rock formations found at the geological study site along the coastline at Shorncliffe.

Shorncliffe Geological Study Site Facing South


Location: Shorncliffe, Queensland, Australia

Looking south from the geological study site at Shorncliffe, notable for the variety of rock formations found there. You can just see Moreton Bay and the beginnings of an inlet in the top, left hand corner of this photo.

Further Up The Rocks


Location: Shorncliffe, Queensland, Australia

Another shot of one of the rock formations at the Shorncliffe geological study site.

Shorncliffe Geological Study Site Rock Formation


Location: Shorncliffe, Queensland, Australia

One of the rock formations along the eastern-most coastline at Shorncliffe. This site is recognised as a geological study area and is valued for the wide range of different formations there.