In this intriguing close-up in shades of grey, the texture and detail of the geological layer along the coast near Elgol, Isle of Skye, is brought into even sharper focus. The petrified sand that makes up the geological formation is almost palpable.
The round holes and weathered patterns in the rock are captured up close in this shot, making the unique shape of the rock even more intense. Every detail of the weathered rock face is magnified, with deep shadows accentuating the hollows and recesses.
The surface of the rock is rough, with smooth edges polished by time. The round holes seem almost hand sculpted, but their random placement reveals the work of centuries of natural erosion. The cavities look like ancient shelters of benthic animals, holes made by borers and crawlers. But they are the remnants of a thick packet of gravel and sand, petrified with time, dried out, losing the pebbles on the underlying beach in the process. The absence of colour enhances the sense of timelessness and makes the textures even more tangible.
Tip: Combines well with my other picture of this rock, titled 'Alien rock'.
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