Stone Sanctum, Autumn Sunrise, Victoria, Australia

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This granite formation is a tor, known by geomorphologists as either a castle koppie or kopje. These terms describe any large, free-standing rock outcrop that rises abruptly from the surrounding terrain, which is usually smoother and gentler. This one is more like a tor on top of another larger tor, which in turn projects from smoother and gentler terrain. Getting here is not easy, though it was literally a walk in the park.

This photograph is the result of my second attempt on two consecutive mornings to capture the sunrise here. I was too late on the first attempt because I got sidetracked by this.