A chaotic vertical red sandstone cliff face seeming to depict a swirling flowing past. Kolob Canyon area, Zion National Park, Utah.
A chaotic vertical red sandstone cliff face seeming to depict a swirling flowing past. Kolob Canyon area,  Zion National Park, Utah.

“Chaos is inherent in all compounded things. Strive on with diligence.” — Buddha

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Monte Stevens
8 years ago

It may seem like chaos but there is nothing disturbing about it. Nature’s chaos can and does calm the soul.

Mark
8 years ago

Chaos, something I like to ponder a lot! At some level of perception, maybe it is high above, maybe microscopic, I’m sure this place has quite a bit of order.

Great photo.

Mark
8 years ago
Reply to  Earl

I suppose there is some type of order that picks where those plants want to grow. Maybe collection of water spots?

Paul Maxim
Paul Maxim
8 years ago

My kind of image, Brooks. I love it!

You gotta remember that all of this sandstone was formed millions of years ago when the area was covered by a large, shallow sea. The sand has since “petrified”, forming large rock-like dunes. Erosion did the rest. The color is mostly from iron deposits leeching into the sand. Chaos and order, all in the same package!