The Pinnacles at sunset

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The Pinnacles are a striking geological formation in the Nambung National Park, near Cervantes in Western Australia. The limestone pillars were formed from the ancient remains of seashells through a complex geological process of transportation, deposition and erosion into the remarkable form we see today. The Pinnacles Desert is covered with countless jagged pillars, which can be several metres tall.

When we had planned a trip to Western Australia, The Pinnacles were high on our list of must-see destinations. We would be arriving there at the end of our first day of travel so everything was organised to time our arrival there at sunset. In an experience that I will long remember, I hurriedly worked to capture all the photos that I had in mind as the sun slipped below the horizon. The scenery, however, did not match my mood. The air was still, and the setting sun caused the ochre desert to glow radiantly. Stark, serene and silent, the Pinnacles had quite an impact on me, even as I rushed to capture their beauty.

This panorama is a composite image made from six fisheye photographs, taken using specialised panoramic photography gear. The panorama itself is a complete 360 degree view of the Pinnacles, and the left and right edges meet seamlessly.

You can see an interactive panorama of this photo, where you can look around the whole scene as if you were there yourself.