This is a continuation of a multiple part blog of a sunset shoot in Valley of Fire State Park, Nevada.
There must be a geological explanation of how the spines running across these rock layers form. My initial thought was that the spines represent more well cemented sand, but how does the cementation process cross the layers? Ancient water flow vertically? Or maybe the spines are a result of some erosional force that affects some areas of the rock and not others as much. Maybe water drainage patterns down the rock face? Can wind erosion do this?
Daylight fades, but the desert rocks will endure the extremes of weather here for many more days.
Maybe he was just adjusting a circular polarizer, but he is in my shot.
Rocks in Valley of Fire State Park, Nevada exhibit varied and interesting structure, patterns and textures. I have tried to capture those features in many of my photographs in this desert area. I made a series of photographs in the vicinity of this image to showcase the rock fabric from various viewpoints.
To be continued,
Ken