Marco work in dull light is never that easy, but I like the light effects on the close up of the section of stalagmite. The red colour comes from minerals dissolved in the water, or possible plant materials.
As with most “show cave” a few features have names – and this is called “The Ballet Slipper”. Its the end of a stalactites, and it really does look like its name – which is not always the case.
You can find more close up shots at Marco Monday.
the ballet slipper is cool!
ReplyDeleteit is a perfect ballet slipper. i have walked through caves like these here in the u.s., in pa., they are very cool and colorful!!
ReplyDeleteThe light on the stalagmite reminds me of hot iron.
ReplyDeleteI have been in caverns here in West Virginia and there is always some shape with a name but I have to say "The Ballet Slipper" is probably the most well named formation I've ever seen. :)
Interesting shots, I have to lean forward and get a closer look at your pictures. That Ballet Slipper is really cool! Have a great week!
ReplyDeleteAlways a great post ~ excellent photography ~thanks, namaste, ^_^
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cool shots ~ so wonderful to see all the different places of world through everyones blogs and photos
ReplyDeleteWell done.
ReplyDeleteEspecially being in a dark cave.
The amazement of nature.
Cheers
Leah
Wow! LOVE the ballet slipper!! How cool - and good job photographing it. Glad we got to see it :)
ReplyDeleteThose are great shots! I love the ballet slipper.
ReplyDeleteAren't caves like that fascinating? I'm in awe of what nature can come up with. Great shots!
ReplyDeleteI love the shot with the light on the rock! I've been there and didn't get any photos!
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