First Light - Uluru, Australia
by Lexa Harpell
Title
First Light - Uluru, Australia
Artist
Lexa Harpell
Medium
Photograph - Photographs
Description
Raw and Untouched Northern Territory Series by Lexa Harpell.
Uluru is probably the most photographed 'rock' and the most recognisable natural landmark in Australia.
*One of only 25 World Heritage Listed sites - listed for both its natural and cultural significance to humanity in 1987 - UNESCO.
The fascination to 'the rock' is for the ever changing colours with the sun and weather. Hoards of people gather to photograph its incredible sunsets from this vantage point.
The colours change from vivid orange to purple hues with in moments as the sun sets.
I took the advantage of capturing the first light devoid of people.
Named Ayes Rock by early explorers - the traditional landowners called it Uluru. We now have a dual name for this rock.
This monolith sits almost in the middle of Australia in the Northern Territory - rising 1,142 feet above the desert floor - with a circumference of 9.4 km - measures 3.6 km long and 2.4 km wide. Another 2.5kms of the rock sits underground!
It seemingly appears from the middle of nowhere, surrounded by flat desert floor. Kata Tjuta (another incredible rock formation) lies about 50kms from Uluru.
'Uluru is sacred to the Pitjantjatjara Anangu, the Aboriginal people of the area. The area around the formation is home to an abundance of springs, waterholes, rock caves and ancient paintings.
Uluru is listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Uluru and Kata Tjuta, also known as the Olgas, are the two major features of the Uluṟu-Kata Tjuṯa National Park'.* wikipedia...
The surface oxidisation creates a bright orange appearance due to the high iron content in the rock.
Originally, the 'rock' was formed with horizontal layers of fine sand around 600million years ago. During this period the earth folded creating 'mountains' - the sandstone layers now sit almost vertically. So it had been pushed on its side- of sorts.
IMAGE FEATURED IN THE FOLLOWING:
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July 26th, 2017
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Comments (67)
Maryse Jansen
Congratulations! Your image is now featured on the home page of The Best Of Down Under – Australia! Please add your image to the Featured Images Archive 2020 discussion thread for prolonged exposure. LF
Christopher James
One of your peers nominated this image in the 1000 views Groups nominated images by your fellow artist in the Special Features #15 promotion discussion. Please visit and pass on the love to another artist.....L/F/Tw
Lyl Dil Creations
Wow!!! Great color range and amazing shot of this iconic place, Lexa! Nominated for special feature in 1000 views group.
Christopher James
Congratulation.....your wonderful work has been featured in the 1000 Views on 1 Image Group l/f/p
Lexa Harpell
Thanks so much Jorgo - there were a lot of images to filter through to get the light and colours together.
Jorgo Photography - Wall Art Gallery
Splendid scene Lexa, one of the most grand captures i've seen of this landmark.
Bob Christopher
Hi Lexa... I like your image. Uluru is so awesome and you have certainly made an excellent photograph of it...Good on you... Cheers Bob fv
Lexa Harpell replied:
Thanks so much Bob - as you know the rock and light does all the work, you just have to turn up!