Natural rock formations

Challenge #5 in the Nature series. Hosted by Chuck_G.

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Rock formations created by nature including canyons, gorges, buttes, cliffs, and more. Examples can be found on wikipedia. https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_rock_formations

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Announced:

Thursday, 21st January, 2021 (GMT)

Submissions:

Thursday, 28th January, 2021 – Wednesday, 3rd February, 2021 (GMT)

Voting:

Thursday, 4th February, 2021 – Wednesday, 10th February, 2021 (GMT)

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Please do not add objects to the image.
Removing distracting items like wires, telephone poles, light poles, etc is acceptable.
No over the top HDR. Keep the image as natural looking as possible.

Capture date rules:

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Image must be taken by you or a close family member such as a spouse.
I ask that you submit photos not previously entered in a challenge. However, if you have one that placed low and would like to try it in this challenge, please pm me to discuss and explain.
Rock formation must be prominently featured in the image.
If known, please include the name or location of the subject. Examples include the alps, the rocky mountains, grand canyon, Dover, etc.

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Rocks at Monument Valley

by Didier Quan

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Camera:	Fujifilm X-E2
Lens:	Fujifilm XF 55-200mm F3.5-4.8 R LM OIS
Submitted:	Friday, 29th January, 2021 17:45 (GMT)
Taken:	Sunday, 23rd September, 2018
Focal length:	134.5 mm
Shutter speed:	1/600 sec
Aperture:	F13
ISO:	400
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