Rising from the ground like old sentinels, the Stone Forest offers an amazing variety of naturally occurring rock pillars that seem to challenge gravity. Created over millennia of erosion, these limestone formations stand in different heights and forms to produce an ethereal scene that resembles more of an artist’s sculpture garden than a natural occurrence. Natural corridors and chambers created between the pillars let guests explore each with different viewpoints and picture opportunities. While the different heights of the formations produce beautiful shadow patterns throughout the day, the stone surfaces show complex patterns resulting from wind erosion and mineral deposits.
8. **The Mirror Pools**
The Mirror Pools provide some of the most stunning views in the area; a sequence of naturally occurring pools reflecting the sky with amazing clarity. Mineral-rich water fills these small depressions in the limestone surface, which becomes quite calm and produces ideal reflections of the surrounding environment and sky. The pools range in depth and size; some show varied colours because of the different minerals and microorganisms. Sunrise and sunset are the ideal viewing periods since the changing light produces amazing double pictures of the colours of the sky. While the mineral deposits around the pools generate interesting foreground elements for compositions, the nearby rock structures offer great vantage points for photographing these natural mirrors.
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