Twilight over the twelve Apostles

The limestone coast is famous for its unique gigantic rock stacks which dot the Great Ocean Road for over 100kms of amazing land formations, dating back 10 – 20 million years. The most famous of course are the rocks known as the Twelve Apostles!
The Twelve Apostles are limestone pillars off the southern Victorian coastline, about 275km from Melbourne.
There are not actually twelve apostles anymore, as several have collapsed in recent decades. The current figure is eight. The constant action of the waves beating at the limestone pillars of the Twelve Apostles, over time, has resulted in weakening of the thinner foundations at the waterline. The weight above the waterline is sufficient to cause the collapse.
The formations were originally caused by erosion from the strong waves and the salt-laden winds of the Southern Ocean.
Until 1922, the formation was known as the "Sow and Piglets", the "sow" being nearby Mutton-bird Island.
The limestone coast is famous for its unique gigantic rock stacks which dot the Great Ocean Road for over 100kms of amazing land formations, dating back 10 – 20 million years.

The best time of the day to view these gigantic wonders are at sunrise-sunset, in this image I have captured this calming scene at Sunset. The reflection from the sun bouncing off the rock stacks and cliffs turn these magnificent structures into a rich red colour, brightening the coast line and it's horizon.

Great Ocean Road, Victoria, Australia.

*Canon EOS “KISS’ Series 2 D-SLR Camera

*Marumi 58mm UV Digital High Grade Filter

1-40, F-4.0, 18mm, ISO 100.

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