Tuesday, 6 March 2012

Red Rocks near to Brae of Achnahaird

The red is staining from the overlying sandstones, while the shape of the inlet is the result of erosion on softer mudstones and limestones overlying ancient gneiss.

Date Taken
Tuesday, 20 May, 2008
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Ruby Tuesday 2
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6 comments:

  1. Kim, USA6 March 2012 at 03:15

    Wow what makes it reddish.

    Crab Apple

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  2. PerthDailyPhoto6 March 2012 at 05:02

    Great 'craggy' image. I had to look up 'gneiss', love picking up new words.

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  3. Anonymous6 March 2012 at 10:13

    Super photo!!

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  4. Magical Mystical Teacher6 March 2012 at 15:34

    I am always thrilled to see what nature does in the way of reddening things!

    Mariachis with Red Accents

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  5. Unknown6 March 2012 at 21:37

    Love rough rocks with beautiful colors like this!

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  6. Liz7 March 2012 at 21:21

    Excellent shot!

    My RT2

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