Esther's photos with the keyword: Sandstone

Uluru during the day.

22 Mar 2013 165
View from Ayers Rock Resort - Australia. Ayers Rock - Uluru - Australia is a sandstone formation that rises approximately 1,142 feet above the surface and has a circumference of 5.8 miles. It extends approximately 1.5 miles into the ground. It is sacred land to the Aṉangu aboriginal people. AIMG_6951

Uluru at sunset

22 Mar 2013 5 7 258
Ayers Rock - Uluru - Australia is a rock formation that rises approximately 1,142 feet above the surface and has a circumference of 5.8 miles. It extends approximately 1.5 miles into the ground. It is sacred land to the Aṉangu aboriginal people. The sandstone infused with feldspar (Arkosic sandstone) reflects the red light of sunrise and sunset, resulting in a glowing appearance. AIMG_6854

Magnificent arches

25 Aug 2010 179
The Agra Fort is located across the Yamuna River from the Taj Mahal, A fort stood in Agra since at least 1080 AD. The present fort was built at the sited of the forts ruins. Approximately 1,444,000 workers toiled for eight years to complete it in 1573. The fort is made out of brick and red sandstone and decorated with marble. AIMG_6254

Magnificent arches

25 Aug 2010 193
The Agra Fort is located across the Yamuna River from the Taj Mahal, A fort stood in Agra since at least 1080 AD. The present fort was built at the sited of the forts ruins. Approximately 1,444,000 workers toiled for eight years to complete it in 1573. The fort is made out of brick and red sandstone and decorated with marble. AIMG_6254