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Uluru / Ayer's rock at sunset
Ayers Rock / Uluru
by Romain Pontida

Uluru / Ayer's rock is a large sandstone rock formation in the southern part of the Northern Territory in central Australia. Uluru is sacred to the Pitjantjatjara Anangu, the Aboriginal people of the area. The area around the formation is home to an abundance of springs, waterholes, rock caves and ancient paintings. Uluru is listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Uluru and Kata Tjuta, also known as the Olgas, are the two major features of the Uluṟu-Kata Tjuṯa National Park (Wikipedia).

Raining On The Rock
Ayers Rock / Uluru

Ayers Rock (Uluru) on a rainy morning. Original on Kodachrome 64 2002

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Full moon over Uluru
Ayers Rock Details

A full moon setting behind Uluru (Ayers Rock)

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Cleland Hills
Cleland Hills

Sunset on the top of Mt Winter, West of Alice Springs

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Chambers Pillar at sunrise
Chambers Pillar

On a stormy morning, the low cloud accentuates the strong colours of the slanting light.

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Station Gate
Station Gate

With Mount Undoolya in the background

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Full Moon over Mt Ooraminna
Full Moon over Mt Ooraminna

About 30 kms out of Alice Springs, on the Old South Road.

Another rediscovered gem from my archives.

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Natural Sphinx
Natural Sphinx

Rock formation in the Cleland Hills, NT

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Emily Gap
Emily Gap

A spectacular gap in the East MacDonnell Ranges just east of Alice Springs.

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Rainbow Valley Reflection
Rainbow Valley Reflection

It's easy to see how Rainbow Valley got its name at sunset.

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Bond Gap
Bond Gap

On Stage 2 of the Larapinta Trail, West MacDonnell Ranges, NT

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Ruby Gap
Ruby Gap

The walls of Ruby Gap at sunset glow red and orange with the setting sun.

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Triple Trunk Treat
Triple Trunk Treat

An unusual triple-trunked ghost gum in Glen Annie Gorge, Central Australia

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Uluru Sunset
Ayers Rock / Uluru
by David Hamments

Ayer's Rock changes colour every evening during the "golden hour"....

Uluru (Ayer's Rock)
Ayers Rock / Uluru
by David Hamments

... iconic rock in the center of Australia

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Ayers Rock / Uluru

Ayers Rock (Uluru) at sunset

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Cleland Hills
Cleland Hills

Possibly the most remote place I have ever been, West of Alice Springs

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Sphinx Rock
Sphinx Rock

Dolerite Rock Formation near Ross River, East MacDonnell Ranges

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Standley Chasm
Standley Chasm

The second chasm after a scramble up the creek from the main chasm.

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Ross River Country
Ross River Country

I've been going through my archives and discovering shots I had originally overlooked. This is a shot of the East MacDonnell Ranges behind Ross River...

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Mount Ooraminna and beyond
Mount Ooraminna and beyond

A view from the summit ridge of Mount Ooraminna, with the endless desert plains in the background.

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Mount Giles at sunset
Mount Giles at sunset

At 1389m the third highest mountain in the Northern Territory. Taken from the campsite on stage 11 of the Larapinta Trail

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Redbank Gorge
Redbank Gorge

A narrow, spectacular chasm in the West MacDonnell Ranges. The rocks have been polished over the millennia by flood waters rushing through the gorge.

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Standley Chasm Cascade
Standley Chasm Cascade

A beautiful cascade and waterhole in Standley Chasm, a popular tourist attraction in Central Australia. To get to this spot requires a bit of rock...

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Bloomfield Bluff
Bloomfield Bluff

Near Ross River, East MacDonnell Ranges. The row of ghost gums leading into the picture is what caught my eye.

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Bloomfield Bluff and Ross River
Bloomfield Bluff and Ross River

Bloomfield Bluff makes a great backdrop to this gorge on Ross River, East MacDonnell Ranges

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Kata Tjuta (The Olgas)
Kata Tjuta (The Olgas)
by David Hamments

... the fabulous "Valley of the Winds" track is typical of the terrain and vegetation found in Australia's Northern Territory. This lesser known site is about 40 km from the iconic "Ayer's Rock"

Rainbow hits Ayers Rock - Australia
Ayers Rock / Uluru

A whole day with rain and i started to get in a very depressive mood. Did i travel 20.000km to see some rain at this famous location? Around 4 it...

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Window Rock at sunset
Window Rock

Window Rock is another spectacular rock formation located in the Chambers Pillar Conservation Park.

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Western Desert Morning
Western Desert Morning

Early morning sun lights up a hillside near Mount Liebig in Central Australia

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Window Rock
Window Rock

Located in the Chambers Pillar Reserve, another spectacular rock formation at this location.

A rediscovered gem from my archives.

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Where the Desert Meets The Ranges
Where the Desert Meets The Ranges

Near Deep Well Station, south of Alice Springs

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Kintore Road
Kintore Road

The Kintore Road winds past Mount Liebig on its route through the Western Desert

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Castle Rock & Chambers Pillar
Castle Rock & Chambers Pillar

Central Australia. Another rediscovery from the archives

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Window Rock at sunset 2
Window Rock at sunset 2

Located in the Chambers Pillar Conservation Reserve, south of Alice Springs

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Full Moon over Mount Ooraminna
Full Moon over Mount Ooraminna

Taken at dusk. Located south of Alice Springs

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Redbank Gorge 2
Redbank Gorge 2

Another view inside this spectacular chasm

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Simpsons Gap at Sunrise
Simpsons Gap at Sunrise

Taken from a nearby ridge.

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Glen Annie Gorge
Glen Annie Gorge

Located in the East MacDonnell Ranges approx 200 kms east of Alice Springs. This gorge is well worth the long drive and walk.

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Thanks to all Phoide contributors to Macdonnell Region!
Most notably Andrey Sulitskiy, David Hamments, Romain Pontida and George Kurzik.