Sudwala Caves II, a photo from Mpumalanga, East

Photographer's Note

The second of my shots from the Sudwala caves. This formation is made by the joining of a stalactite growing from the top and a stalagmite growing from the bottom. It is known as the sceaming monster or King Kong. It is still growing and eventually the monsters hand will touch his head. Some of these formations which are formed with dripping water disolving some of the limestone or calcium date back 200 million years.

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bostankorkulugu (42866) 2007-03-05 14:18

this "stalactite + stalagmite" formation looks really wierd... esp. when all the surrounding is grey/brown but it is pure white... tfs wanda...

cheers

korkut:)

aadilj (18102) 2007-03-06 0:21

Your second photo too is as breath taking as the first one, I love the hues and textures it embodies and the way they work together to create that old world feel. The lights are great and so is your position from which you have managed a decent pov and perspective.

vincz (19113) 2007-03-06 3:27

Very intresting shape, it really looks like a monster. Very unusual, very good light management.

Gustaw (21670) 2007-03-06 14:07

Hi, my friend!
Next interesting view in your colection. Very interesting formation. Nice colours and dificult light. Good composition. Interesting place.
Marek

atus (15878) 2007-03-06 14:29

Hi Wanda,
very well captured and nicely framed shot in a well chosen vertical format. Well controlled, not easy light conditions and very interesting note.
Tfs and have a nice evening!
Attila

Silvio1953 (221435) 2007-03-06 15:02

Hi Wanda, wonderful cave with splendid colors, great column, very well done, ciao Silvio

Budapestman (82620) 2007-03-06 18:13

Hi Wanda,
This is a very spectacular and interesting photo. I like the glittering details and the particular lights. Superb composition and interesting note. Thank you for sharing, nice days
George

cam (9043) 2007-03-06 23:20

Hi Wanda.
I do enjoy this follow-up to yous descent in this cave.
A natural sculpture,almost humanoid and that inspire me about stories around the chevaliers of middle-age.
The colors and details are quite good.
This one will follow her sister in my theme,which is my second on the same theme,so more then a hundred caves shots on TE that I have seen,
Have a good evening.
Charles

sabyasachi1212 (19779) 2007-03-07 13:57

Hi Wanda,
Its never easy inside the caves but you have donw a wonderful work here using the available light.
With Greetings from India
Sabyasachi

Photo65Net (43144) 2007-03-07 14:00

Bonsoir Wanda,
I like how you framed this one.
The formation is impressive, and your work is in the same league.
Nice one,
JB.

prantik (1136) 2007-03-07 19:33

This one reminds me of my favourite movie of this year "Pan's Labyrinth".

siolaw (38294) 2007-03-07 22:54

Hello Wanda,
Yes, a funny shape stalagmite formation, with good sharpness and framing, nice light on the subject making it stand out on the dark BG...
TFS
LAurent

albertopiubello (2623) 2007-03-08 4:28

Hi Wanda,
that's a miracle of nature! What an amazing shape! When I saw the thumbnail I was just thinking to King Kong.
Very good light.
...and... Happy woman's day!!!
Alberto

Cretense (68709) 2007-03-09 9:17

Hi Wanda!

Beautiful take under dificult conditions! Simple but effective composition and great light managment. Congratulations!

Hercules