Photo and caption by Chandra Mulpuri

"The Wave" is a sandstone rock formation located near the Arizona and Utah border on the slopes of the Coyote Buttes. Approximately 190 million years old Jurassic-age sand dunes turned into hard compacted rock over the ages, which then got eroded by wind and rain to form the spectacular landscape which appears now. It is famous among hikers and photographers for its colorful, undulating forms, and the rugged, trackless hike required to reach it.

Location: The Wave, Coyote Buttes, Arizona, USA