Captured by the Orbiter's High-Resolution Imaging Science Experiment (HiRISE) camera, the shot was taken on February 28 this year; this was the 4,455th day of Curiosity's mission after it touched down on Mars on August 6, 2012.

A rock containing many smaller round stones could indicate that there was once a large amount of liquid water on the Red Planet.

The HiRise camera is living up to its name, capturing a rare look at the veteran rover from way up in Martian orbit.