Against an azure blue sky, a mountain peak rises to a point. But the mountain appears to be composed of mudstone, which can be seen to show signs of eroding away. Dotted on the surface are rocks and boulders of a harder consistency, indicating a complex depositional environment. A few scattered juniper trees appear along the centerline of the image.

Peak experience: undisclosed badlands locality, NW New Mexico

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A mountain of mudstone draws our attention to the upper right of the photo. At lower left, an eroding slope supports low-growing grama grass and a spreading juniper tree. The elevated heights show colorful banding that is clearly stratified, suggesting different periods and conditions of deposition. The sky above looks gloomy and threatening.

Mixed terrain - undisclosed badlands locality, NW New Mexico

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