Rocks

Atlantic coast in Essaouira.

Waves crashing against rocky coast of Ceuta - the Spanish enclave on the northern coast of Morocco.

Chiang Dao Cave. Northern Thailand.

A typical rock in Goreme, Capadoccia.

Typical rock forms from Cappadocia.

Conical rock forms in Cappadocia.

Twin Rock Cafe. Monument Valley. Arizona/Utah.

A man praying at the Golden Rock. Mt. Kyaiktyio, Mon State.

A way to the tomb of Amenophis III. Valley of The Kings, Luxor.

Sharp, eroded rocks near the sea shore.

The famous rock temples of Ellora where carved from a sheer rock from top down. In the background is the original level of rocks high above the current temple. Maharashtra.

Rock temples of Ellora in Maharashtra.

Rock temples of Ellora in Maharashtra.

Rock temples in Badami, Karnataka.

Ancient necropolis of Naqsh-e Rustam located 12 km northwest of Persepolis.

Some buildings within the Mar Saba Greek Orthodox monastery compound are literally built into the rock.

Sea breaks against rocks in Acco in northern Israel.

The main "plaza" in Petra with the famous facade of Al Khazneh or The Treasury.

Nabatean tomb on the Street of Facades. Petra.

Small, cut in rock tombs on the Street of Facades. Petra.

The Siq - narrow passage leading to The Treasury. Petra.

Walking the Siq - the passage leading to The Treasury. Petra.

The Elephant Stone in Siq, on the way to The Treasury. Petra.

The Siq - narrow passage leading to The Treasury. Petra.

The Siq - narrow passage leading to The Treasury. Petra.

Wider area of The Siq - the passage leading to The Treasury. Petra.

Facade of The Treasury (Al Khazneh) emerging at the end of Siq. Petra.

Camels waiting for tourists in front of The Treasury (Al Khazneh). Petra.

The Treasury (Al Khazneh). Petra.

The Treasury (Al Khazneh). Petra.

Some tourists choose to ride the 1.2 km Siq to get to The Treasury in Petra.

The Siq - narrow passage leading to The Treasury. Petra.

Donkeys carrying empty cans down from Ad Deir (The Monastery). Petra.

Rock formations seen on the way to Ad Deir (The Monastery). Petra.

The Siq - narrow passage leading to The Treasury. Petra.

Arid landscape of Petra seen from the path to Ad Deir.

Fantastic colors of rocks in Petra.

Fantastic colors of rocks in Petra.

Arid landscape of Petra seen from the path to Ad Deir.

Tourists resting among the rocks of Petra.

Over the cliff in Petra.

Fantastic rock shapes in Petra.

The Tomb of a Roman Soldier. Petra.

Unique colors and patterns of layered rocks in Petra.

Unique colors and patterns of layered rocks in Petra.

Rock steps leading to Ad Deir (The Monastery). Petra.

Fantastic rock formations in Petra.

Urn Tomb - one of the Royal Tombs in Petra.

Unique colors and patterns of rocks in Petra.

The Siq - narrow passage leading to The Treasury. Petra.

The Siq - narrow passage leading to The Treasury. Petra.

The Siq - narrow passage leading to The Treasury. Petra.

The Siq - narrow passage leading to The Treasury. Petra.

Amazing rocks of The Siq - a narrow passage leading to The Treasury. Petra.

Unique patterns of rocks in Petra.

A camel waiting for tourists in front of The Treasury (Al Khazneh) - the most famous monument in Petra.

The Treasury (Al Khazneh) - the most famous monument in Petra.

Stone rubble left from a part of Phnom Bok temple on a hill about 25 kilometres northeast of Siem Reap.

Rocks covered with lush greenery. Saipan Island.

Japanese light tank from the II World War. At the background is the rock, in which was cut the bunker of the Japanese command.

Green and craggy cliffs on the western part of Saipan Island.

From this cliff the Japanese jumped to their death, so as not to surrender to the Americans.

Craggy cliffs on the western part of Saipan Island.

Famous rock with the ruins of a palace in Sigirya. The rock stands lonely on a plane and in the past was an unconquerable stronghold of king Parakrambachu I.

Sigiryia Maidens - unique frescoes created 2000 years ago, which still maintain their original colors due to their location in a niche in the Sigiryia rock.

Sigiryia Maidens - unique frescoes created 2000 years ago, which still maintain their original colors due to their location in a niche in the Sigiryia rock.

Sigiryia Maidens - unique frescoes created 2000 years ago, which still maintain their original colors due to their location in a niche in the Sigiryia rock.

Rocks surrounding Maya Beach on Phi Phi Island.

Cristal clear water surrounding rocks and islands in the around Phi Phi Island in Krabi provinvce.

Cristal clear water surrounding rocks and islands in the around Phi Phi Island in Krabi provinvce.

Lycian rock tombs from about 400 BC near Dalyan on the south-west coast of Turkey.

Sunset over the famous terraces in Pamukkale made of travertine, a sedimentary rock deposited by water from the nearby hot springs.

In some rocks in Cappadocia one can see openings left by their human inhabitants centuries ago.

Human remains found near the location of the "sky burial" in the vicinity of the Sera Monastery near Lhasa. During this ritual the body is left at the rock to be eaten by vultures.

This black rock is a place of "sky burial" - a funerl ritual, when the body is placed outside in the open space to be consumed by vultures. Sera Monastery near Lhasa.

Rock painting on a rock next to the Sera Monastery near Lhasa.

Totem Pole and other rock formations in Monument Valley, Arizona/Utah.

West Mitten - probably the most famous rock of the Monument Valley. Arizona/Utah.

Stones embedded in the floor on the top of the Pyramid of the Sun. Teotihuacan.

Fantastic colors of rocks in Petra.

Road running through a serious of tunnels along the wall of sheer rock near the Swallow Grotto. Taroko National Park.

Liwu river flowing in a gorge below a road cut in the sheer rock. Taroko National Park.

Liwu river flowing in a gorge below a road cut in the sheer rock. Taroko National Park.

Liwu river flowing in a gorge below a road cut in the sheer rock. Taroko National Park.

Road running through a serious of tunnels along the wall of sheer rock. Taroko National Park.

Taroko Gorge. Taroko National Park.

Liwu river flowing in a gorge below a road cut in the sheer rock. Taroko National Park.

Liwu river flowing in a gorge below a road cut in the sheer rock. Tourists near the tunnel wear helmets as protection against falling rocks. Taroko National Park.

Road running through a serious of tunnels cut in a sheer rock. Taroko National Park.

Rocks at the bed of Liwu River. Baiyang Trail. Taroko National Park.

A rock in Halong Bay resembling a human face.

Moeraki Boulders near Hampden, South Island.

Moeraki Boulders near Hampden, South Island.

Moeraki Boulders near Hampden, South Island.

Moeraki Boulders near Hampden, South Island.

Moeraki Boulders near Hampden, South Island.

Moeraki Boulders near Hampden, South Island.

A view up from the Antelope Canyon, Arizona.

Inside Antelope Canyon, Page, Arizona.

The Nugget Point - a rocky promontory with beautiful view of the endless Southern Ocean towards the Antarctica. Catlins Forrest Park, South Island.

Walls of the Antelope Canyon near Page, Arizona flushed with otherworldly light.

View of the rough Southern Ocean crashing against and the shores of New Zealand. The Nugget Point, Catlins Forrest Park, South Island.

Moon-like scenery of Arches National Park with La Sal Mountains at the background. Utah.

Rock formations by the sea shore on the remote island of Ping Chau.

The southernmost group of rocks of the Nugget Point, Catlins Forrest Park, South Island.

Floating house of the "boat people" of Halong Bay under a giant rock towering over it.

Rock formations by the sea shore on the remote island of Ping Chau.

View from the terrace behind the lighthouse towards the southernmost group of rocks of the Nugget Point, Catlins Forrest Park, South Island.

Rocks and the lighthouse of The Nugget Point - the most stunning viewpoint of the Catlins Forrest Park in South Island.

Cathedral Cave, Catlins, South Island.

View from the Cathedral Cave to the sea. Catlins, South Island.

Walking through the Antelope Canyon. Utah.

Looking up the Antelope Canyon one can see upside down Monument Valley. Arizona.

People looking at West Mitten - of the most famous rocks of Monument Valley, Utah.

Waves crashing against rocks . Curio Bay, Catlins, South Island.

Monument Valley scenery with Merrick Butte and Mittens. At the foreground is the famous rock, where a local "cowboy" often poses for tourists. Utah.

Waves crashing against rocks . Curio Bay, Catlins, South Island.

Merrick Butte, Mittens and an american flag. Monument Valley, Utah.

Yei Bi Chei and Totem Pole rocks. Monument Valley, Utah.

A fishing boat with the backdrop of picturesque rocks of Halong Bay.

The ocean crashing furiously against rocks. The Nubbies, Phillip Island, Victoria.

A stop at hanging rock. Halong Bay.

A lonely rock in Halong Bay.

A fairy tale setting of waterfalls running down the vertical rocky walls of Milford Sound, South Island.

Waterfalls running down the vertical rocky walls of Milford Sound, South Island.

A furious ocean brakes against rocks of The Nubbies. Phillip Island, Victoria.

Seals resting on a huge rock in Milford Sound, South Island.

Vertical rocky walls of Milford Sound on a foggy day. South Island.

Incredible razor sharp rock forms in Tsingy De Bemaraha National Park.

Razor sharp rocks of Tsingy de Bemaraha National Park in Madagascar, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Razor sharp rocks of Tsingy de Bemaraha National Park in Madagascar, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Pancake Rocks near Punakaiki, South Island.

Unique, razor-sharp limestone rock formations known as the "Tsingy" in the Tsingy de Bemaraha National Park in Madagascar.

Pancake Rocks near Punakaiki, South Island.

Unique, razor-sharp limestone rock formations known as the "Tsingy" in the Tsingy de Bemaraha National Park in Madagascar.

Pancake Rocks against the backdrop of Tasman Sea near Punakaiki, South Island.

Water spurting from a cavern in Pancake Rocks near Punakaiki, South Island.

Rainbow formed after the spurt of water from a cavern in Pancake Rocks near Punakaiki, South Island.

Pancake Rocks near Punakaiki, South Island.

Pancake Rocks near Punakaiki, South Island.

Tiger Rock (right) in Pancake Rocks near Punakaiki, South Island.

The bottom of Kyaiktiyo Pagoda and the devotees praying and sticking golden leafs to the holy rock. Mount Kyaiktyio.

Picturesque rocks off the Wharariki Beach in the northernmost part of South Island.

A porter carrying luggage of pilgrims to the Golden Rock on top of the holy Mt. Kyaiktyio. Shan State.

Unused road under a Tunnel Rock just after the entrance to Sequoia National Park, California.

Huge lonely rock on Wharariki Beach reflected in the sand during low tide. Northernmost tip of South Island.

Rocky shore of the norhern part of Gozo west of Wied Il-Ghasri.

Rocks and sky reflected in sand during low tide. Wharariki Beach, South Island.

Rocks and sky reflected in sand during low tide. Wharariki Beach, South Island.

A viewpoint with the rock called The Balconies./ Grampians National Park, Victoria.

Rocks, sky and sun reflected in sand during low tide. Wharariki Beach, South Island.

Rocks surrounded by the ocean along Great Ocean Road, Victoria.

A lonely rock. Great Ocean Road, Victoria.

Rugged rocks and the ocean. Great Ocean Road, Victoria.

White rock formations of Kaikoura Peninsula near Fyffe House. Kaikoura, South Island.

Rugged rocks guarding the ocean shore along the Great Ocean Road, Victoria.

Waves breaking on the rocky shore in the norhern part of Gozo west of Wied Il-Ghasri. At the forground are salt pans, used since centuries for collecting sea salt.

Rocky shore and sea in the norhern part of Gozo west of Wied Il-Ghasri

Evening sun lights up the Golden Rock of Kyaiktyio with a crowd of man sticking their golden leafs to it.Women are forbidden to enter close to the holy pagoda.

Rocky shore of the norhern part of Gozo west of Wied Il-Ghasri.

Azure Window and the rocky shore of Dwejra Bay on Gozo Island.

The Golden Rock really looks like it is about to fall down the mountain. That it does not fall is reportedly thanks to the Buddha's strand of hair hidden below the holy boulder.

Rough sea shore of Dwejra Bay on Gozo Island.

Rough and beautiful sea shore of Dwejra Bay on Gozo Island.

Rocky shore called Tesselated Pavement. Tasman National Park, Tasmania.

Kayaking in Sai Kung Geo Park.

Tesselated Pavement - natural rocky shore in Tasman National Park, Tasmania.

Tesselated Pavement - natural rocky shore in Tasman National Park, Tasmania.

House with a beautiful backdrop of red rocks. Sedona area, Arizona.

Scenery near the Red Rock State Park, Arizona.

View of the surrounding rocks from Sedona, Arizona.

Solidified red lava and Mount Ngaruhoe. Tongariro Alpine Crossing in Tongariro National Park. North Island.

Rocky coast of the remote Ping Chau Island.

View of the surrounding rocks from Sedona, Arizona.

Rock formations on the coast of the remote Ping Chau Island.

Entrance to the famous Antilope Canyon near Page, Arizona.

Rock formations on the coast of the remote Ping Chau Island.

Entering Antilope Canyon, Page, Arizona.

Rocky coast of the remote Ping Chau Island.

Craggy coast of Bukit peninsula in the area of Luhur Ulu Watu temple.

Inside Antelope Canyon, Page, Arizona.

Inside Antelope Canyon, Page, Arizona.

Rock formations on the coast of the remote Ping Chau Island.

Coastal cliffs of Bukit peninsula in the area of Luhur Ulu Watu temple.

Walls of the Antelope Canyon near Page, Arizona flushed with otherworldly light.

Rocky coast of the remote Ping Chau Island.

Rocks by the road from Page, Arizona to Navajo Territory in Arizona.

Rock formations on the coast of the remote Ping Chau Island.

Scenery half way up the First Mesa of Hopi Indians. Hopi Reservation, Arizona.

Arches National Park, Utah

Rock formations on the coast of the remote Ping Chau Island.

Tanah Lot temple - one of the most famous and most photographed in Bali.

Arches National Park, Utah

Rocky coast near the Tanah Lot temple. Bali.

Arches National Park, Utah

Arches National Park, Utah

Arches National Park, Utah

Arches National Park, Utah

A rock resembling human face. Arches National Park, Utah

Tesselated Pavement - natural rocky shore in Tasman National Park, Tasmania.

Close up of the rock resembling human face. Arches National Park, Utah

Tesselated Pavement - natural rocky shore in Tasman National Park, Tasmania.

Arches National Park, Utah

Rocks at the foot of Mount Manganui. Bay of Plenty, North Island.

One of over 2000 of stone arches in Arches National Park, Utah

People bathing among the rocks at the foot of Mount Manganui near Papamoa Beach. Bay of Plenty, North Island.

Delicate Arch (first from the left) - one of the most famous arches in Arches National Park, Utah.

Rock formation resembling a head of sphinx. Arches National Park, Utah.

Tanah Lot temple. Bali.

Turret Arch. Arches National Park, Utah.

Aranui Cave. Ruakuri Scenic Reserve, Waitomo, North Island.

Rough sea and sharp rocks surrounding Tanah Lot temple, Bali.

Turret Arch. Arches National Park, Utah.

Stalactites in Ruakuri Cave. Ruakuri Scenic Reserve, Waitomo, North Island.

Rocky coast of the remote Ping Chau Island.

Moon see through a stone arch. Arches National Park. Utah.

Rocky coast of the remote Ping Chau Island.

Red rocks of Arches National Park with white peaks of La Sal Mountains at the background. Utah.

Closeup of a tripartite stalactite in Ruakuri Cave. Ruakuri Scenic Reserve, Waitomo, North Island.

Rock tower near South and North Windows. Arches National Park. Utah.

Beautiful spiral exit well from Ruakuri Cave. Ruakuri Scenic Reserve, Waitomo, North Island.

Orange rocks in Freycinet National Park. Tasmania

Early evening in Arches National Park. Utah.

Coastal rocks in Freycinet National Park. Tasmania

Balanced Rock. Arches National Park. Utah.

At the top of Moro Rock. Sequoia National Park. California.

The Mittens. Monument Valley, Utah.

Twelve Apostles - the most famous rock formation along the Great Ocean Road off the shore of the Port Campbell National Park, Victoria.

Twelve Apostles - Great Ocean Road off the shore of the Port Campbell National Park, Victoria.

A giant cliff near the Twelve Apostles. Great Ocean Road, Victoria.

Breathtaking scenery seen from the viewpoint near the Twelve Apostles. Victoria.

Stones under the Niagara waterfall are never dry, what creates a perfect environment for moss and algae to grow. Niagara Falls, New York.

View to the east from the viewpoint near the Twelve Apostles. Victoria.

Rugged rocks surrounded by the ocean. Great Ocean Road. Victoria.

Beautiful coastal scenery near the Twelve Apostles. Great Ocean Road. Victoria.

A lonely rock lashed by the ocean since hundreds of thousands of years. Coast along the Great Ocean Road. Victoria.

Scenery along the Great Ocean Road, Victoria.

Natural rock arc at the ocean coast along the Great Ocean Road, Victoria.

Tufa (limestone) tower-like rock formations of the Mono Lake in eastern California.

Natural rock arc somewhere along the Great Ocean Road, Victoria.

Mosaic Canyon, Death Valley National Park, California.

Twelve Apostles, Great Ocean Road, Victoria.

Two of the Twelve Apostles. Great Ocean Road, Victoria.

Cliffs and two of the Twelve Apostles along the Great Ocean Road, Victoria.

Devil's Golfcourse - a large plain with salt deposits left behind an evaporated lake. Death Valley, California.

Furious ocean lashing coastal rocks. The Nubbies, Philip Island, Victoria.

Zabriskie Point, Death Valley, California.

A rock. Great Ocean Road, Victoria.

Balancing boulder on Lamma Island.

Rocky coast in Tasman National Park, Tasmania.

Stony lake shore. Tasman National Park, Tasmania.

The natural arc at the background is dubbed the London Bridge. It was once a two-span rock structure, but the connection with the cliff collapsed in 1992. One of the attractions of the Great Ocean Road, Victoria.