This image is included in 5 galleries :- 1) "MAGNIFICENT LANDSCAPES OF SEA AND LAND IV." curated by MIGUEL ANGEL IGLESIAS DIEGO, 2) "Paysages sauvages et désertiques" by Jean-Marc Bilquez, 3) "2021 02 14 So Valentinstag" by BAKAWI, 4) "Nature" by Yanira Velazquez and 5) "Traumziele" by Evi Otto.
Uluru / Ayers Rock, is a large sandstone rock formation. Uluru is just the expsed tip of a huge vertical body of rock. This rock probably extends far below the surrounding plain, probably for several kilometres. It lies 335 km (208 mi) south west of the nearest large town, Alice Springs. It has been listed as Dual UNESCO heritage site.
Uluru means Meeting Place. It 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 and Kata Tjuta, also known as the Olgas, are the two major features of the Uluṟu-Kata Tjuṯa National Park. Uluru, the world's most famous monolith, is an evocative and powerful icon of the Australian landscape. Uluru appears in many guises and poses a unique photographic challenge.
Elevation: 863 m (2,831 ft)
Prominence: 348 m (1,142 ft)
Circumference: 9.4 km
This was taken while travelling on a coach. This is the east side of Uluru, a prominent landmark known as The Brain is clearly featured.
(Explored Feb 13, 2021 #41)
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