Wave Rock is one of the many amazing rock formations found in Western Australia. It is situated near the small town of Hyden, about 350km east of Perth. Wave Rock stands 15m high, 100m long and looks like a tall wave just about to break. This unusual shape has been greatly highlighted by vertical streaks of algae which grow on the surface of the “wave” as dark black stains which change to brown during the dry season. The shape of the wave is formed by gradual erosion of the softer rock beneath the upper edge, over many centuries.

Also, in the Wave Rock Area are other unusual rocky outcrops such as Hippos Yawn, The Humps, Camel Peaks, King Rocks. These are the largest and most well known and are but a few of hundreds that are scattered around this central wheat belt area.

This photo is actually the perfect example of why you need to shoot people in landscape photos sometimes – just to get depth and scale.

Spent a couple of hours waiting for blue sky without any luck but as soon as I had packed all photo gear into my car clouds started clearing away. I run to the rock and was able to made a few shots with the blue sky. Few minutes later clouds covered the sky again.

Wave Rock, Hyden – Official site
Wave Rock on Google Maps

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