St.Michael's Cave (Natural Structure 2) by carolmw

St.Michael's Cave (Natural Structure 2)

St.Michael's Cave is a name given to a network of limestone caves,located in the Upper Rock Nature Reserve(about 300 metres above sea level).The cave was created by the slow seepage of rainwater through the rock,which turned into a carbonic acid solution,that actually dissolved the rocks of the cave.The process made the tiny cracks of the geological faults of Gibraltar,grow into a very long passage and deep caverns over the thousands of years of it's formation.It has also resulted in amazing stalactites and stalagmites being formed in the caverns,by permitting the accumulation of bits of the dissolved rock,that drips in much the same way as a candle will build up wax along it's sides,as the melted wax builds up.
The cavern has wonderful acoustics and is used for light shows,concerts,and Miss Gibraltar beauty pageants.
"The Rock" itself is on my main album.
Lovely shot of a truly wonderful structure.
February 23rd, 2013  
wow thats gorgeous!
February 23rd, 2013  
Beautiful shot; how spectacular!
February 23rd, 2013  
Love the spooky atmosphere.
February 23rd, 2013  
Wonderful cave shot nice light and tones
February 23rd, 2013  
This is awesome. Beautiful capture, color, gift of nature. Fav
February 23rd, 2013  
Absolutely beautiful. I get a little claustrophobic so caves tend to scare me, but this is so incredibly beautiful, Carol. What a fantastic capture. Fav for me.
February 23rd, 2013  
Awesome, natural beauty. Fav!
February 23rd, 2013  
This is so beautiful, llove it.
February 23rd, 2013  
Awesome.
February 24th, 2013  
Viewed large.....brilliant!
February 24th, 2013  
wow cool colours
February 24th, 2013  
So fascinating to see and what pretty colors and lighting. Awesome!!!
February 24th, 2013  
This could be a Screen Saver or Wall Hangar I would be Proud of ... Love it ... Peace to You ... FAV
February 24th, 2013  
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