Cappadocia
Cappadocia / Nevsehir / Turkey
The Melendiz River finds its source in the numerous springs of the Melendiz Daglari and the adjacent Hasan Dagi to its west. These mountains comprise a series of currently inactive volcanoes that, over millions of years, deposited a thick layer (1500 feet) of volcanic lava, ash and mud. This material hardened to form a soft volcanic rock known as tufa which was overlaid with a thinner layer of hard basalt. With the passing of time, the Melendiz River has carved a steep sided gorge on its way toward the marshes of Toz Golu (Salt Lake) leaving behind expanses of flat, basalt topped plateaus that characterize this region.
sebastian romero 19/02/2008 2:35
Incredible nature. Powerful image. Rich textures, pattern, dynamic composition...Just fine work.Regards Sebastian
FREDY SK 29/01/2008 12:37
Hi, nice photo, climbers paradise!fj.a.j.jansen m. 28/01/2008 18:03
A beautiful composition and very nice colours, well done.Greetings, Jan.
Gert van der Flier 28/01/2008 18:03
Hi Oguz,Welcome to FC.
I like this beautiful picture. Impressive landscape and colours.
Regards, Gert