The White Lyons formation sandstone of White Rock contrasts against the red rocks of the Red Lyons formation sandstone behind it.

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The White Lyons formation sandstone of White Rock contrasts against the red, iron-oxide-containing rocks of the Red Lyons formation sandstone behind it. A thicket of Gambel oak provides further contrast

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Size: 5200px × 3467px
Location: Garden of the Gods, Colorado Springs, El Paso County, Colorado, USA
Photo credit: © Denise Dethlefsen / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
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