Karst Collection (page 6)

Ireland, County Clare, The Burren, Clints and grykes below a typical stone wall

Ireland, County Clare, The Burren, Typical stone wall in the area

Ireland, County Clare, The Burren, Clint blocks of limestone and gryke fissures leading to a rock boulder

Ireland, County Clare, The Burren, Rock boulders at Black Head

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China, Yunnan Province, Shilin, Stone Forest, Shilin Yi, near Lunan and Kunming

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China, Yunnan Province, Shilin, Stone Forest, Shilin Yi, near Lunan and Kunming

Postojna Cave, near Postojna, southwestern Slovenia, Europe

Stonewall in the Burren
Stonewall in the karst landscape " The Burren" near Doolin on the westcoast of Ireland, June 20, 2013. Photo by: Rolf Haid/picture-alliance/dpa/AP Images

Wetland with areas of rice and Sacred lotus (Nelumbo nucifera) surrounded by peaks. View from Jade Dragon Peak. Puzhehei National Wetland Park, Yunnan Province, China, 2009

Travertine terrace, part of karst landscape, woodland in background. Huanglong Scenic World Heritage Site, south Minshan range, Sichuan Province, China

Conifers on sandstone pinnacles, Imperial Pen Peak, Emperor Peak, Zhangjiajie National Forest Park, Wulingyuan Scenic Area, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Hunan Province, China. 2010

Wulingyuan pine (Pinus spp) trees growing on Apeman Peak. Zhangjiajhie National Forest Park, Wulingyuan Scenic Area, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Hunan Province, China. 2010

Grist Wind-Mills at East Hampton, 1872. Creator: John Karst
Grist Wind-Mills at East Hampton, 1872. View of gristmills (used to grind cereal grain), in East Hampton, New York State, USA

Superior Street, Cleveland, from Presbyterian Church, 1872. Creator: John Karst
Superior Street, Cleveland, from Presbyterian Church, 1872. View of the city of Cleveland, Ohio, USA. On the right is the spire of the Old Stone Church, with trees marking the Public Square

Longs Peak, from Estes Park, 1874. Creator: John Karst
Longs Peak, from Estes Park, 1874. View of Longs Peak in the Rocky Mountains, from Estes Park, Colorado, USA. Early in May we are far north, with a detachment of the Hayden expedition

Cohoes Falls, 1874. Creator: John Karst
Cohoes Falls, 1874. Waterfall on the Mohawk River, New York State, USA. The falls of Cohoes are quite close to the Harmony Mills; and a capital view can be obtained of them

Lake Memphremagog, North from Owls Head, 1874. Creators: John Douglas Woodward, John Karst
Lake Memphremagog, North from Owls Head, 1874. Mont Owls Head is a mountain in Quebec, Canada. It is 747 metres (2, 451 feet) high and overlooks Lake Memphremagog

Lake Tahoe, 1874. Creator: John Karst
Lake Tahoe, 1874. Large freshwater lake which straddles California and Nevada, in the Sierra Nevada, USA. Though it lies under the unbroken sunlight through a great part of the summer weather

The Hudson, south from Newburg, 1874. Creator: John Karst
The Hudson, south from Newburg, 1874. Industry on the banks of the River Hudson, New York State, USA. From " Picturesque America; or, The Land We Live In

Wetland with cultivated areas of rice, Sacred lotus (Nelumbo nucifera) and other crops. Peaks in background, view from Jade Dragon Peak. Puzhehei National Wetland Park, Yunnan Province, China, 2009

Quartz-sanstone pillars covered with Wulingyuan pine trees (Pinus spp). Zhangjiajie National Forest Park, Wulingyuan Scenic Area, Hunan Province, China

Common Hawthorn (Crataegus monogyna) tree growing out of joints in Carboniferous limestone, Ingleton, Yorkshire, January 2017

James Bond Island, featured in the movie The Man with the Golden Gun, Phang Nga, Thailand, Southeast Asia, Asia

Ha Long Bay, Vietnam. View of kayaker through limestone arch

Bamboo raft on Li River with karst hills, Xingping, Yangshuo, Guangxi, China

Limestone hills in mist, Yangshuo, Guangxi, China

Limestone hills in mist, Xingping, Yangshuo, Guangxi, China

Li River and limestone hills in mist, Yangshuo, Guangxi, China

Chub (Squalius cephalus), on spawning ground Sava Bohinjka River, Slovenia June 2013. Photographed for The Freshwater Project

Piccaninnie Ponds Creek (or Ellards Creek) flowing out of the spring-fed limestone ponds at the Piccaninnie Ponds Conservation Park South Australia, Australia March 2015

Karst hills with Longjiang River, Yizhou, Guangxi Province, China

Fisherman on bamboo raft on Mingshi River with karst hills, Mingshi, Guangxi Province, China

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Karst, a geological phenomenon that captivates the eyes and ignites the imagination. From the Li River in China to Ewens Ponds in Australia, these stunning landscapes showcase nature's artistic prowess. As the sun rises over Guilin, traditional Chinese fishermen navigate their way through mist-covered waters with cormorants by their side, creating a picturesque scene of tranquility. Venturing further, Ha Long Bay in Vietnam unveils its majestic beauty as limestone karst formations emerge from emerald waters. Whether it be at sunrise or sunset, this UNESCO World Heritage Site never fails to leave visitors breathless. Traveling across continents brings us to Bohol's Chocolate Hills - an enchanting sight of conical hills rising from tropical limestone karst. Nature's whimsy is also on display within Postojna Cave in Slovenia and Cirque de Gavarnie in France where waterfalls cascade down towering cliffs formed by this unique geological process. In Thailand's Krabi Province lies Ao Pileh (Pileh Lagoon), nestled amidst karst formations that seem like guardians protecting its crystal-clear waters. Meanwhile, within Jenolan Caves' Grand Arch in Australia awaits a subterranean wonderland waiting to be explored. Even sinkholes hold their own allure; Bosherton's collapsed cave roof reveals a mesmerizing void carved out by Carboniferous limestone. And as Nelumbo nucifera blooms gracefully against the backdrop of Puzhehai Lake's peaks, one can't help but marvel at how karst landscapes effortlessly blend with natural wonders. Finally, Croatia presents Plitvice Lakes National Park - a tapestry of cascading waterfalls flowing through interconnected lakes surrounded by lush greenery and towering karsts. Here, nature showcases its harmonious balance between land and water. From China to Wales and everywhere in between, these glimpses into the world remind us of Earth’s remarkable diversity and the awe-inspiring beauty that lies within its geological wonders.