Volcanic Ash

I thought this shot would be suitable for abstract April.

This rock formation is on the beach floor and was formed from fine volcanic ash that came from a huge volcano about 10 km to the north east about 350 million years ago when Port Stephens was attached to the South Pole.

The tide had just gone out when I took this photo and when the rock floor is still wet the colours look amazing.

Today's animal photo
http://365project.org/onewing/topics/2014-04-19

[sally agnew]

wow, that is really interesting, love the textures and subtle colours :-)

[Kane Arlow]

Nice shot, the colour going through the rock looks great.
It's amazing what you can find at High tide.

[Robyn]

Great detail and colour contrasts

[Brianna]

That looks so cool, very fascinating! A wonderful abstract shot! :D

[*lynn]

Amazing colors and texture! And very interesting to see.

[Laurie F]

very cool

[Pat Knowles]

This is very beautiful....amethyst layers of loveliness!

[Steve]

looks like Jam running through it nice shot

[April]

Very pretty colors!

[Lee-Ann]

Interesting facts....luv the detail & textures

[Kathie]

Love that you've taken something abstract from nature. Super shot.

[Tracey]

Awesome layers of colour and textures

[Jane Morley]

Love shots like this . Wish it HAD been Amethyst! The rocks here are a bit more boring.

[Angela]

So beautiful.

[Gena Pegg]

The colors and textures in this are awesome. Great shot!

[Babs]

@hermann @karlow75 @flyrobin @lilminimonka @lynnz @lafish @happypat @scarybird @april16 @leestevo @kathiecb @kathiecb @chimfa @angelar @eyesmile Thanks so much. Glad you liked the rock formation. It is lovely to walk on this bit of the beach just as the tide is going out, the colours are fantastic.
I have picked up a small piece of the rock and brought it home as it breaks quite easily only being volcanic ash.
You will have to come out here again for a visit Jane and take a piece back with you to put in your rock/stone bowl.

[Rachel]

This is a lovely rock formation. Great colours.

[Lindsay]

Wonderful textures and detail in this Babs.