Desert varnish on red Wingate sandstone, Long Canyon, near Boulder, Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument, Utah

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Desert varnish on red Wingate sandstone, Long Canyon, near Boulder, Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument, Utah

Desert varnish on red Wingate sandstone, Long Canyon, near Boulder, Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument, Utah, U.S.A. October

FLPA images of Wildlife and nature

Media ID 9686759

© FLPA/Bob Gibbons

Bacteria Bacterial Fall Formation Formations Iron National Monument National Monuments Navajo Sandstone Rock Rocks Sandstone State States Utah Western State Grand Staircase Escalante Long Canyon Manganese Oxide Oxides Wingate

EDITORS COMMENTS
. In this breathtaking photograph, nature unveils its artistic prowess on the red Wingate sandstone of Long Canyon, near Boulder in Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument. As if painted by a master's brush, desert varnish gracefully adorns the iron-rich formations with vibrant hues of autumnal beauty. Utah's rugged landscape takes center stage as the state rock oxide and Wingate sandstone create a mesmerizing backdrop for this natural masterpiece. The changing season adds an extra touch of charm to the scene, as fall colors cascade across North America's iconic national monument. But what truly makes this image extraordinary is the microscopic world at play. Bacteria and manganese oxides work together like invisible artists, meticulously crafting intricate patterns on these majestic rocks. Their collaboration transforms ordinary sandstone into a captivating canvas that leaves us in awe. As we gaze upon this scenic wonderland captured by FLPA photographer Bob Gibbons, we are reminded of nature's ability to surprise and inspire us. This snapshot from Western USA transports us to a place where time stands still; where ancient formations meet modern-day marvels created by bacteria and minerals. So let your imagination wander through canyons and deserts as you admire this stunning print – a testament to Mother Nature's boundless creativity that awaits discovery within Utah's enchanting landscapes.

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