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Photographer's Note
This is are located at Dolomite Point, near the little settlement of Punakaiki .
The Pancake Rocks are most spectacular in the Putai area. They were formed 30 million years ago from minute fragments of dead marine creatures and plants landed on the seabed about 2 km below the surface. Immense water pressure caused the fragments to solidify in hard and soft layers. Gradually seismic action lifted the limestone above the seabed. Mildly acidic rain, wind and seawater sculpted the bizarre shapes.
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(16046) 2011-08-01 15:46
Hello Elodie,
These rocks are definitely interesting. I like the textures and unique shapes. Regarding the photo itself, I think it would be better to include less of the sky. The photo gets overexposed in the distance.
Photo Information
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Copyright: Elodie Richard (Tui75)
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(19) - Genre: 地方
- Medium: 彩色
- Date Taken: 2008-03-00
- Categories: 自然
- Photo Version：Original Version
- Date Submitted: 2011-08-01 2:08
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