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Australia – Uluru

Uluru is considered being Australia’s best-known natural landmark. The huge ancient monolith is located in the (hot) heart of Australia’s “red centre” and is part of Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park. Uluru is the Aboriginal and official name; it is also known as Ayers Rock, a name given in 1873 by William Gosse in honor of the Chief Secretary of South Australia, Sir Henry Ayers.

Uluru is an ancient landscape, rich in Australian indigenous culture and spirituality. The Aborigines of the area, who are known as the Anangu (traditional custodians of Uluru) believe this landscape was created by their ancestors at the beginning of time. They have been protecting these sacred lands ever since.

Uluru did arise about 600 million years ago; originally the rock sat on the bottom of a sea. Nowadays the highest point is about 348 meters above ground. The rock is 3.6 km’s long, 1.9 km’s wide and has a circumference of 9.4 km’s.
The surface is made up of valleys, ridges, caves and weird shapes that were created through erosion over millions of years. Surface oxidation of its iron content gives Uluru a striking orange-red hue.
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77 comments

Andy Rodker said:

Splendid shot and good notes. I can even see fences!
HFF! Best wishes, Andy
6 years ago

Liliane LR said:

J'aime
6 years ago ( translate )

Zulma said:

impressive place to be at!!
6 years ago ( translate )

Marie-claire Gallet said:

WOW, a fantastic landscape, Jaap !!!!! ****************
Great series !!!
6 years ago ( translate )

Smiley Derleth said:

Awe inspiring. Well done!
6 years ago ( translate )

Polyrus said:

I recognised your distant shot of Ayers Rock, but nothing else. A most interesting presentation.

HFF Jaap.
6 years ago

Martine said:

C'est vraiment magnifique de belle couleur de ce célèbre rocher.
6 years ago ( translate )

Christiane ♥.•*¨`*•✿ said:

Excellent photograph, Jaap !
Have been there too when the sun was setting on it... and it is amazing the number of different photographs you can do in half an hour...
Wish you a nice week end, dear friend.
6 years ago

Hansruedi Voegele said:

Eine Wunderschöne Aufnahme!
Es grüsst hansruedi
6 years ago ( translate )

Doug Shepherd said:

An astounding sight very nicely captured in your images.

HFF and a great weekend, Doug
6 years ago

Edward Bowthorpe said:

Lovely shot Jaap,eddie
6 years ago ( translate )

Ulrich John said:

HFF, Jaap !
6 years ago ( translate )

Madeleine Defawes said:

Fantastic landcshap !
6 years ago ( translate )

Gerard Perin said:

j'adore
6 years ago ( translate )

Treasa Ui Cionaodha said:

Great shot Jaap. Great history info. Well done Regards Tess
6 years ago