Water Hole - Ormiston Gorge, Northern Territory
by Lexa Harpell
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Water Hole - Ormiston Gorge, Northern Territory
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Lexa Harpell
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Photograph - Photographs
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Raw and Untouched Northern Territory Series by Lexa Harpell.
' Australia Rocks ' Series by Lexa Harpell.
Colours of Ormiston Gorge are nothing short of spectacular. Rich, bright red quartzite peaks against the pastels of granite, limestone, sandstone and siltstone dot the riverbed.
Created over 300millions years ago, time, earth’s folding and erosion has created a natural, colourful spectacular to feast your eyes upon.
Add a permanent waterhole at its base to swim or cool down, it is one of my favourite places to spend time.
Central Australia was once an inland sea and Ormiston Gorge has fossils to read its past.
There are still some tropical plants growing in the era from its long past. Such contrasts!
Ghost gum trees grow along the ridges with their root winding their way down through the cracks in the rocks to the waters. One tree is estimated to have roots 70mtrs deep.
IMAGE FEATURED IN THE FOLLOWING:
All Natural Beauty of this World - 19 July, 2017
Reflections, Rainbows - 19 July, 2017
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July 16th, 2017
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Comments (13)
Lexa Harpell
Ahhh Ormiston Gorge captured my heart and a BIG FAV also Evelyn. Did you manage to hike the Pound Track? Spectacular scenery and fascinating pastel rocks, especially when I had to wade waist deep across the river...haha
Evelyn Tambour
oh lexa, this is one of my FAVOURITE places! and i love how you photographed this very spot... l/fav
Lexa Harpell
Thank you kindly Doug for the honour to be featured in your wonderful group - Reflections Rainbows! :))
Chanler Simmons
Well done! The clarity is so perfect, the brightness is excellent, and you framed it beautifully. I love all of the bright colors presented int he rock formations. I would have loved to see this in person. Thank you for sharing this with us. :)