Golden Canyon Trail Rock Formation in Death Valley
Panoramic desert geology on Golden Canyon Trail, with multicolored eroded pinnacles and layered cliffs beneath a blue California sky.
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Multicolored Rock Formation on Golden Canyon Trail
This image presents a close, texture-rich view of a layered rock face on Golden Canyon Trail in Death Valley National Park, California. Soft light reveals the formation’s eroded grooves, fractured surfaces, and varied mineral colors.
Close-up geological texture of a layered, multicolored rock formation on Golden Canyon Trail in Death Valley National Park.
Layered multicolored rock formation along Golden Canyon Trail in Death Valley National Park.
03.10.2011 · Golden Canyon Trail, Inyo County, California, 92328, United States
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Description
A detailed close view of a rugged rock face on Golden Canyon Trail in Death Valley National Park. Folded strata, eroded grooves, fractured surfaces, and muted pink, red, brown, gray, and green mineral tones create an abstract geological pattern.
Story
The entire frame is filled by an irregular geological formation with folded and eroded layers. Salmon pink, pale tan, rust red, reddish brown, gray, and muted green tones form diagonal bands and irregular patches across the stone, while shallow grooves and fractured surfaces add relief. Captured in autumn on October 3, 2011, the photograph offers an abstract, pattern-focused interpretation of the desert geology along Golden Canyon Trail.
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Photo collection: UsaUsa / CaliforniaUsa / California / Death ValleyUsa / California / Death Valley / Artists Palette
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Bring the distinctive geology of Death Valley into focus with this refined close-up of layered desert rock. Its natural strata, fractured texture, and restrained mineral colors offer a strong visual for editorial, educational, and landscape-focused use.
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FAQ – Questions about this photograph
What is shown in this image?
A close-up of a layered, eroded rock formation.
Where was the photograph taken?
It was taken on Golden Canyon Trail in Death Valley National Park, California.
When was the image captured?
The photograph was captured on October 3, 2011, in autumn.
Are nearby landmarks visible?
No; the frame is a tight geological detail without an open horizon or nearby landmarks visible.
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