Wilderness Portraits by Lloyd Paul Aiello

Show Navigation
  • Portfolio
  • Galleries
    • All Galleries
    • *Favorite Images
    • Arid Lands and Deserts
    • Clouds & Sky
    • Fireworks
    • Flowers and Plants
    • Insects
    • Landscapes
    • Nature at Night
    • Orchids
    • Sunrise / Sunset
    • Underwater
    • Wildlife
    • Others...
  • Recent Additions
  • Favorite Images
  • WP Website
  • WP Blog
  • Advanced Search
  • Lightbox
  • Shopping Cart
  • Client Area
  • About
  • Contact
back to search results
Prev Next
Info
  • Facebook
  • Twitter
x

Deep Reflection

Discovered in 1878, Luray Caverns in Virginia has a spactacular array of both stalagtites (attached to the roof) and stalagmites (rising from the ground). However, in this view, only stalagtites are present, each perfectly reflected in a shallow pool of water below. The formations are formed when a solution of calcium carbonate releases carbon dioxide, resulting in precipitation of lime. The crystallized calcite accumulates at the rate of one cubic inch every 120 years.

Add to Lightbox Download
Filename
P-000216-cave-luray-reflection-stalagmite-stalagtite.tif
Copyright
Copyright © Lloyd Paul Aiello
Image Size
7313x4875 / 171.7MB
www.WildernessPortraits.com
Luray Luray Caverns Virginia abstract atmospheric black brown cave color descriptors format gold horizontal master orange patterns peaceful places pond reflections season spring stalagmite stalagtite state-city-location things type view water
Contained in galleries
Recent Additions, Abstractions, Favorite Wilderness Portraits Images, Landscapes
Discovered in 1878, Luray Caverns in Virginia has a spactacular array of both stalagtites (attached to the roof) and stalagmites (rising from the ground).  However, in this view, only stalagtites are present, each perfectly reflected in a shallow pool of water below.  The formations are formed when a solution of calcium carbonate releases carbon dioxide, resulting in precipitation of lime.  The crystallized calcite accumulates at the rate of one cubic inch every 120 years.