Rockface Collection

Granite Quarry, New Hampshire, USA - Chanelling Date: circa 1909

Floating village, Halong Bay, Vietnam, Southeast Asia

Study of Gneiss Rock, Glenfinlas, 1853-54 (pen, wash & gouache on paper)
AMO136294 Study of Gneiss Rock, Glenfinlas, 1853-54 (pen, wash & gouache on paper) by Ruskin, John (1819-1900); 47.6x45.4 cm; Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford, UK; eAshmolean Museum; English

Bonellis eagles, artwork. Male and female Bonellis eagles (Aquila fasciata) and their chick in a nest on a rockface. These large birds of prey breed in southern Europe

The Miner: In background man is working at rockface, while another wheels trolley out of mine
531505 The Miner: In background man is working at rockface, while another wheels trolley out of mine. By Jost Amman 16th century (woodcut); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Sandstone rock formations in the Sahara desert. Ennedi Natural and Cultural Reserve, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Chad. September 2019

Beautiful view of mountain peak with sunset light on top against clear blue sky

Snow leopard (Uncia uncia) pair on snow covered rocky slope. Altai Mountains, West Mongolia. February

CLIMBING IS DANGEROUS
Pressed against a sheer rockface, buffeted by a howling gale, a climber gains a vivid insight into the narrow gap betwixt life and death. Date: late 19th century

Battle at the Rotenturm canyon, 1871 (oil on canvas)
BAL209467 Battle at the Rotenturm canyon, 1871 (oil on canvas) by Willewalde, Bogdan (1818-1903); 81x116 cm; Sevastopol Art Museum, Sevastopol

Ferns by rockface, Blue Ridge Parkway, Smoky Mountains, USA. Date: 30-09-2018

Waterfall, France Park, Indiana, USA. Date: 22-09-2018

USA, Utah, Highway 89 and canyon walls of Logan pass with fall colors

Waterfall, France Park, Indiana, USA

Lycian rock tomb (photo)
KW260466 Lycian rock tomb (photo) by Greek School; Telmessos, Turkey; (add.info.: Telmossos now Fethiye; ); Greek, out of copyright

The Quarry (pen & brown ink with brown wash on paper)
XYC220904 The Quarry (pen & brown ink with brown wash on paper) by Ward, James (1769-1859); 21.9x29.2 cm; Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection, USA; English, out of copyright

Rock tombs (photo)
XSP224323 Rock tombs (photo) by Nabatean, (1st century AD); Petra, Jordan; out of copyright

Giant Standing Buddha, 5th-6th century (stone)
ALI259694 Giant Standing Buddha, 5th-6th century (stone) by Afghan School; Valley of the Buddhas, Bamyan, Afghanistan; (add.info)

Castle Rock Hotel, Bisbee, Arizona, USA
Castle Rock Hotel in the mining town of Bisbee, Arizona, USA, with a long stairway up the rockface. circa 1908

Jebel al-Khubtha (photo)
XSP224329 Jebel al-Khubtha (photo) by Nabatean, (1st century AD); Petra, Jordan; out of copyright

Sepulchres cut into rock (photo)
BOO179116 Sepulchres cut into rock (photo) by Achaemenid, (5th century BC); Naqsh-e Rostam, Iran; (add.info.: dead were mummified and placed in clay or bronze coffins in sepulchres cut into rock;)

Entrance to Petra, Jordan, 1839 (w / c heightened with white on light grey paper)
CEC44178 Entrance to Petra, Jordan, 1839 (w/c heightened with white on light grey paper) by Roberts, David (1796-1864); 54x34 cm; The Higgins Art Gallery & Museum, Bedford

The Bonpo monastery in Tibet, 1925 (tempera on canvas)
BAL291359 The Bonpo monastery in Tibet, 1925 (tempera on canvas) by Roerich, Nicholas (1874-1947); 73x101.5 cm; State Art Museum, Nizhny Novgorod, Russia; Russian, out of copyright

Soldiers under attack at the battle of Alma on 20th September 1854, 1854 (colour litho)
NAM250560 Soldiers under attack at the battle of Alma on 20th September 1854, 1854 (colour litho) by French School, (19th century); National Army Museum, London; eNational Army Museum; French

View of the tombs cut into the rock (photo)
XSP224328 View of the tombs cut into the rock (photo) by Nabatean, (1st century AD); Petra, Jordan; out of copyright

MAN CLIMBS STEEPLY 1930S
Held tightly by safety ropes, a climber progresses up a sheer rockface. Date: 1930s

CLIMBER ON ROCKFACE
Making his way up a sheer rockface, a climber considers his next move. Date: 1930s

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Greece, Santorini, Oia, Overlooking the clifftop town

RF-Snow leopard (Uncia uncia) pair sitting on ledge of rockface. Altai Mountains, West Mongolia. February. (This image may be licensed either as rights managed or royalty free)

Amur / Siberian Tiger (Panthera tigris altaica) female in the wild, walking down a hillside, Lazovskiy zapovednik / Lazo Reserve protected area, Primorskiy krai, Far Eastern Russia, February 2012

Ochre quarry of Roussillon, Languedoc-Roussillon, Provence, Southern France, April 2006

Liberty Bell Mountain at Washington Pass in the North Cascades, in winter, Okanogan National Forest, Washington, USA, November 2011

Peaks of the southern Civetta mountain range rising over Val dei Cantoni, in the dolomites of the Veneto. The Dolomites of the Veneto are part of the UNESCO world heritage

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A waterfall cascades down a dramatic rockface on the Faroe Islands

Leshan Giant Buddha, the largest and tallest stone Buddha statue in the world, carved into the rock face on the red, sandstone cliffs overlooking the confluence of the Min River

Mountains along the shoreline with storm clouds looming, Kluane National Park, Yukon, Canada
Massive rock face of the mountains along the shoreline with storm clouds looming overhead in Kluane National Park and Reserve; Yukon, Canada

Rocky mountain peaks emerge through the misty clouds at Kluane National Park, Yukon, Canada
Rocky mountain peaks emerge through the misty clouds at Kluane National Park; Yukon, Canada

Overview of Mt Cook Glacier and surrounding mountaintops, Mount Cook National Park, New Zealand
A helicopter tour provides stunning views over the Mt Cook Glacier and surrounding snow covered mountaintops; Mount Cook National Park, Canterbury, New Zealand

View on the Upper Yellowstone Falls on the Yellowstone River, Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming, USA

Mushroom rock El Hongo at sundown, National Park Parque Provincial Ischigualasto, Central Andes, Argentina, South America

Bizarrely rock at National Park Parque Provincial Ischigualasto, Central Andes, Argentina, South America

Prehistoric cave paintings, Chauvet C016 / 0576
Prehistoric cave paintings, Chauvet, France. These cave paintings of various animals are found in the Chauvet Cave, France. This is the site of the earliest known cave paintings (as of 2011)

Convent on the Rock of San Francesco - La Verna, Italy. Date: 1905

Echo chamber Chimenea del Eco in the sandstone canyon in the national park, Parque Nacional, Talampaya, Argentina, South America

Sandstone canyon in the national park Parque Nacional, Talampaya, Argentina, South America

Walker in the Sandstone canyon in the national park, Parque Nacional Talampaya, Argentina, South America

Sandstone rocks in the national park, Parque Nacional Talampaya, Argentina, South America

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"Exploring the Majestic Rockface: A Journey Through Time and Terrain" Embark on a captivating journey through various landscapes, as we delve into the intricate details of rock formations around the world. From Glenfinlas' Gneiss Rock study in 1853-54 to New Hampshire's Granite Quarry, witness nature's artistic prowess unfold before your eyes. In Vietnam's Halong Bay, Southeast Asia reveals its floating village amidst towering rockfaces, showcasing a harmonious coexistence between man and nature. Meanwhile, Bonellis eagles soar above us in an awe-inspiring artwork that pays homage to their majestic presence. Cautionary words remind us that climbing can be dangerous; yet it is precisely this element of risk that adds thrill to conquering these formidable structures. The sandstone rock formations of Ennedi Natural and Cultural Reserve in the Sahara desert stand as testament to both time's passage and nature's resilience. Transporting ourselves back to 1871, we witness a fierce battle at Rotenturm canyon immortalized on canvas. The juxtaposition of conflict against the backdrop of rugged cliffs serves as a reminder of humanity's indomitable spirit. Closer to home, ferns gracefully adorn Blue Ridge Parkway in Smoky Mountains while waterfalls cascade down France Park in Indiana. These serene moments offer respite from our daily lives and invite contemplation amidst nature's grandeur. Finally, Utah unveils Highway 89 with Logan pass adorned by vibrant fall colors - an enchanting sight for all who traverse its winding roads. And lastly but not leastly (not sure if this word exists), Lycian rock tombs emerge from ancient history through a captivating photograph. Join us as we unravel the secrets held within each crevice and crag – where artistry meets geology – celebrating Earth’s magnificent tapestry etched upon every rockface encountered along our extraordinary voyage.