L Imestone Collection (page 17)

Gota beach and limestone cliffs, Camarines Sur, Caramoan National Park, Bicol Province, southeast Luzon, Philippines, Southeast Asia, Asia

Eroded stratified limestone columns, Dolomite Point, Punakaiki Pancake rocks and blowholes, Paparoa National Park, Westland, South Island, New Zealand, Pacific

Limestone pinnacles on Mount Api, Gunung Mulu National Park, Sarawak, island of Borneo, Malaysia, Asia

Limestone waterfall, Semuc Champey, Guatemala, Central America

Norber erratics near Austwick, erratic boulders left on limestone pavement by erosion, Yorkshire Dales National Park, Yorkshire, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Gorges of Verdon, Alpes-de-Haute-Provence, Provence, France, Europe

Limestone cliffs on the coastline near Bonifacio, island of Corsica, France, Mediterranean, Europe

Boat dwarfed by cliffs of the Calanque d En-Vau, near Cassis, Bouches-du-Rhone, Cote d Azur, Provence, France, Mediterranean, Europe

Combe Laval, Parc Naturel Regional du Vercors, Drome, Rhone Valley, Rhone Alpes, French Alps, France, Europe

Plants growing amongst the limestone pavement, The Burren, County Clare, Munster, Republic of Ireland, Europe

Sheltered lagoons, limestone islets and deserted beaches of the Lau group, or Exploring Isles, Northern Lau Group, Fiji, South Pacific

Sof Omar cave, main gallery of River Web, Southern Highlands, Ethiopia, Africa

Sof Omar cave, exit into the downstream gorge, Southern Highlands, Ethiopia, Africa

Sof Omar cave, downstream maze, daylight in through multiple entrances, Southern Highlands, Ethiopia, Africa

Buttertubs potholes, karstic erosion at Buttertubs Pass, between Wensleydale and Swaledale, Yorkshire Dales National Park, Yorkshire, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Limestone pavements near Chapel-le-Dale, Yorkshire Dales, National Park, Yorkshire, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Ing Scar dry limestone valley, above Malham Cove, looking north, Yorkshire Dales National Park, North Yorkshire, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Limestone pavement and weathering above Malham Cove, Yorkshire Dales National Park, North Yorkshire, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Scree slope and limestone vale, near Conistone, Yorkshire Dales National Park, North Yorkshire, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Bull Scar dry valley and limestone scenery, near Conistone, Yorkshire Dales National Park, North Yorkshire, England, United Kingdom, Europe

The Devils Chimney, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, England, United Kingdom, Europe

The limestone cliffs, Cheddar Gorge, Somerset, England, UK

Cheddar Gorge, Somerset, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Folded limestone, Stair Hole, Lulworth Cove, Dorset, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Folded limestone and shale, Jurassic period, Stair Hole, Lulworth, Dorset, England, United Kingdom, Europe

View from coastal path of Durdle Door, arch of Purbeck limestone, near West Lulworth, Dorset, England, UK

Chalk and limestone cliffs between Lulworth and Durdle Door, Isle of Purbeck, Dorset, England, UK

Baroque mestizo limestone facade of the Cathedral in this colonial-style provincial capital, Riobamba, Chimborazo Province, Central Highlands, Ecuador, South America

Spectacular limestone outcrops and forested valleys of Zhangjiajie Forest Park in the Wulingyuan Scenic Area, Hunan Province, China

Spectacular limestone outcrops, forests and waterfalls of Zhangjiajie Forest Park in the Wulingyuan Scenic Area, Hunan Province, China

Reflections in water and the distinctive karst limestone landscape typical of the region south of Guilin, Guangxi, Yangshuo, China, Asia

Farmland on edge of town, among the limestone towers, Yangshuo, Guangxi, China, Asia

In Guilin, irrigation channel among rice paddies in area of limestone towers, Yangshuo, Guangxi Province, China

Landscape of rice paddies, fish farms and limestone pinnacles in the Fenglin Karst south of Guilin, Yangshuo, Guangxi, China, Asia

Limestone towers in fenglin karst, norther suburbs of Guilin city, Guilin, Guangxi, China, Asia

Limestone towers in the city of Guilin, Guangxi Province, China

Conical limestone hills and Shanghai to Kunming Railway, Guilin, Shuicheng, Guizhou, China, Asia

Karst limestone sceney, Ziyun, Guizhou, China, Asia

Limestone Stone Forest, near Kunming, Yunnan province, China, Asia

Frank Slide, where giant rockfall occurred in 1903, limestone debris fell 400m, Alberta, Canada, North America

Interior of the Gruta do Janelao, a limestone cave passage 100m high, lit through roof window, at Peruacu in Minas Gerais state, Brazil, South America

Eroded coastal limestone outcrops at Nanarup near Albany, Western Australia, Australia, Pacific

View from limestone pavement across the Jamison Valley in the Blue Mountains National Park where the blue haze is caused by eucalyptus oil, near Katoomba, UNESCO World Heritage Site

Eucalyptus oil haze causes the blueness in the view from the limestone pavement across the Jamison Valley in the Blue Mountains National Park, UNESCO World Heritage Site, near Katoomba

Limestone pillars in the Pinnacles Desert, Nambung National Park, Western Australia, Australia, Pacific

Pinnacles desert limestone pillars, Nambung National Park, Western Australia, Australia, Pacific

The desolate landscape of Lac Abbe, dotted with limestone chimneys, Djibouti, Africa

Housesteads Fort
The approach from the east towards the fort of Housteads, perched atop a limestone crag on Hadrians Wall. The fort is very well preserved, and housed an early Roman hospital

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"Limestone: Nature's Timeless Masterpiece" From the majestic Malham Cove in Yorkshire Dales to the breathtaking Durdle Door in Dorset, limestone formations grace the landscapes of England and beyond. These ancient rocks, formed over millions of years, hold stories etched into their very core. In Gordale Scar, within Yorkshire Dales National Park, North Yorkshire, nature has sculpted a dramatic gorge that leaves visitors in awe. Meanwhile, Marsden Rock stands tall as a testament to the enduring power of limestone against crashing waves. But it is not just grandeur that limestone offers; it also nurtures life. A resilient tree grows through the cracks of White Scars in Ingleton, providing shade and shelter for creatures big and small. And on an early map of Lyme Regis' coast from 1720 lies evidence of how this rock shaped human settlements throughout history. Across continents at Dickinson College in Carlisle, Pennsylvania or Stackpole Quay in Pembrokeshire South Wales - both bear witness to limestone's versatility and durability as building material. Not far away stands Great Orme where feral Kashmir Goats find solace atop limestone headlands overlooking picturesque coastlines and towns. Their presence adds charm to these already stunning vistas. Limestone even played a role in fortifications like Clitheroe Castle's motte-and-bailey structure perched upon an outcrop - showcasing its strength as a foundation for defense. Beyond natural wonders and historical landmarks lie unexpected connections – Yankee Stadium itself built with concrete made from crushed limestone. Lastly, we cannot forget Porthgain lime workings which once thrived along Pembrokeshire's West Wales coastline - reminding us how humans have harnessed this resource for centuries. So next time you encounter limestone – whether admiring its beauty or benefiting from its practical uses – take a moment to appreciate this remarkable rock that holds secrets spanning millennia.