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yatsek - Nov 28, 2008 9:52 am - Voted 10/10

Arizona Cheese

All of this delicious, intriguing AZ Cheese does deserve a separate display window.

lcarreau - Nov 28, 2008 1:20 pm - Hasn't voted

Re: Arizona Cheese

I have chosen to include them in my new album
entitled Limestone Lovers' Landscapes.

Of course, I will accept all "limestone" photos, including the amazing Karst regions around the globe, particularly in central Europe.

It is my wish that all "Limestone Lovers" form a common bond with one another.

Larry of AZ

yatsek - Nov 28, 2008 2:30 pm - Voted 10/10

Larry's Bond

That's a great idea, Larry. Better than James Bond. Talking of movies, Croatia played Arizona in the westerns produced by East Germany, based on books by Karl May (you know I read most of those books and watched most of the movies) so the bond between AZ and EU is obvious. Besides, I love limestone and its bizarre creations!!!
Jacek of PL

lcarreau - Nov 28, 2008 4:13 pm - Hasn't voted

Re: Larry's Bond

Ha, ha! That's a good one, Jacek!

It's my impression that most Americans are
completely "out-of-touch" with world history
and geography.

I wish the people of central Europe could
give me a better explanation of the remarkable area they are living in, without
me having to venture there for myself.

Cheers to you, Jacek of PL!!!!

yatsek - Nov 29, 2008 2:36 am - Voted 10/10

Re: EU and just outside

During the weekend, Larry, without having to journey even a bit farther - with the rock teepees and AZ's cheese on your (or rather my:)) - sorry to bore you Larry, I majored in geomorphology so I'm kinda bent on the subject - you can take a look at these pics of classic tuff scenery:
http://www.trekearth.com/search.php?offset=3&phrase=Goreme&type=photos
Have a good weekend,
Jacek

lcarreau - Nov 29, 2008 10:01 am - Hasn't voted

Re: EU and just outside

I could really use the help of a person who
majored in geomorphology right now! Seems that I had to detach some of the images from
my Limestone Lovers' Landscapes album, because they were NOT limestone.

Jacek, what are some mountains & areas (of the world) that would be beneficial to my
"limestone" album???

Larry

yatsek - Nov 29, 2008 1:39 pm - Voted 10/10

Re: EU and just outside

Hi Larry,

The problem is what can be called "limestone". A broad definition would be >49% calcium carbonate (CaCO3₃). The same + some Mg = dolomite, which for some may also qualify as a kind of limestone. Actually, it's next to impossible to tell dolomite from limestone without a chemical test. And both look similar and give rise to similar scenery (so called karst), which is what really matters to most hikers and nature-lovers.

The rocks forming AZ's cheese seem to contain lots of pyroclastic (volcanic) material, which probably fell into water, probably containing some calcium. The teepees, at first sight, look like classic karstic, limestone towers but they also resemble the renowned Cappadocia's formations, where the soft rock (tuff/tuffite) is crucial. Limestone should be a bit harder and result in steeper slopes. That's why, personally, I wouldn't include those AZ specials in the album unless some specialists, say US Geological Survey, confirm their calcareous make-up. Unfortunately, the same goes for the Primary Image (Verde Cliffs), whose look is even less limestone - appears to be a typical conglomerate.

I'm afraid I can't answer your question, Larry, as the list would be endless. Limestone areas are scattered all over the planet. Numerous countries and mountains have their own limestone paradise. You may end up with a collection of 10% of the SP pics. The first word that comes to mind when you say limestone is Karst which derives from the name of a region in Slovenia/Croatia. I think it might be an idea to alter the whole thing a bit into e.g. 'My beloved limestone spot' and ask people to send in their own favorite limestone photo (only one each :))

Cheers,
Jacek
P.S. Thanks for your question Larry – a pleasure for me as I dropped out of science ages ago and ever since have had to do jobs no less bizarre than AZ's rocks. You're welcome any time.

lcarreau - Nov 29, 2008 5:52 pm - Hasn't voted

Re: EU and just outside

WOW, that's the most explicit answer I ever
got here on SP! May I please say, YOU sure
have a way with words.

I plan to do some "altercations" to my album. THANK YOU, Jacek, for the valuable
information and comments on my photos!!!

Larry

yatsek - Nov 30, 2008 5:15 am - Voted 10/10

Re: EU and just outside

Thanks Larry, I'm just the man tapping the keyboard.
Hope you get lots of "altercations"
Have fun,
Jacek

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