The colors of the Painted Hills change through the day as the light changes. The colors are particularly rich at sunset, but, alas, these photos were taken in the harsh light of mid-day. I could find no camping nearby because hunting season was just underway. Perhaps I’ll find my way back oneĀ day.
January, 2015
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Jan 15
Road Trip–Painted Hills 3
Over millennia, layers of ash were covered by water and became the bottom of a lake bed. Over time, climate changeĀ dried the lake, the lake bed was lifted by geologic motion and wind and rain were the agents of erosion. Oxidized minerals in the ancient ash were transformed into the colorful claystone.