22nd Annual Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest Natural World
Geology and Flowers
The Painted Hills are 35 million years old. Volcanic ash covered layers of decomposed vegetation, which was then topped by more organic matter. Over time, this all created a multitude of geological layers, all boasting their own distinct colors.
Photo Detail
| Date Taken: | 05.2022 |
| Date Uploaded: | 12.2024 |
| Photo Location: | Mitchell, Oregon, United States of America |
| Copyright: | © Vance THOMPSON |