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Well I guess ever time I visit here I try something different. Today I post a birds-eye view of the Giants Causeway. I left the people in the frame so as to give some measure of scale to the basalt columns.
The Causeway is a region located at the tip of Northern Ireland and is renowned world wide for its beauty and unique geological qualities. The region is made of a volcanic rock called basalt which flowed out of the earths crust some 50-60 million years ago. When it cooled and solidified the chemical elements in the basalt formed approximately some 40,000 geometric, mostly hexagonal, shapes.
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Software: Adobe Photoshop CS3
Exposure Time: 1/100 sec
F-Stop: f/10.0
ISO Speed Ratings: 200
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Hi Stephen.
Amazed with the basalt columns every time you posted them, they look taken out of a sci-fi film. You have very nice photos of this subject, but this one is extremely descriptive showing very well the general look of this formations. As always makes me want to visit :)
Best regards, MF.
- cedryk
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(5022) - [2007-04-03 18:46]
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Hello Stephen,
A very interesting aerial POV on the Giant's Causeway! Looking at the thumbnail I had no idea what it is :-)
Very nice contribution...
Best greetings and TFS,
Michal
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- Aramok
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- [2007-04-04 7:32]
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Wow. the thumbnail did it no justice at all, but that scale is stunning. I had not idea about the extent of the area. Some of these places are hyped up so much like the size of the standing stones at the Burren...
I feel like picture is missing a touch of sharpness though which is not your usual high level, but you have shown me somethign new as well...
TFS
Emma
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- horia
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- [2007-04-04 13:44]
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Hi Steve
This is truely a magnificent photo!
It's a great POV that shows these unique rocks and their shapes. The 3D effect created here is outstanding and the inclusion of the people was a great idea for an impression over the size.
Nature's geometry...indeed brilliant!
Bravo and TFS
Horia
Hi Steve,
This is certainly a different POV of a famous sight. It gives a very good idea of the size of the causeway, especially with the two humans present. The informative level of this photo together with the note is very high. I do agree with Emma on the sharpness.
TFS,
Niek
