A wave of rock shaped by wind and rain towers above a plain in Western Australia, September 1963. Photograph by Robert B. Goodman, National Geographic
Damn.
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The Spotted Lakes of British Columbia
The lake appears to be a normal one during fall, winter, and a small portion of spring; but during the summer, most of the lake becomes evaporated. Dozens upon dozens of crater-like mineral deposits rest at the bottom of the lake and become visible during the warm weather. The mineral deposits span about 25 feet on average and contain many different concentrations of magnesium sulfate, and calcium/sodium phosphates, which gives them a distinct yellow, orange, green, or blue color.
I want to touch that. — tanya b.
Andre Ermolaev’s photographs of Icelandic lava flows remind us of abstract paintings!
Aerial Photography of Icelandic Lava Flows
via My Modern Net
Wow.
From Live Science: “Astrophotographer Niccolò Bonfadini took this stunning picture in the Finnish Lapland in the winter of 2011. With the sun rising behind the photographer, the Belt of Venus is the pinkish streak caused by the atmosphere reflecting light from the setting or rising sun — giving the reddish hue.”
Two things:
- Astrophotographer is pretty much the the best job title I’ve ever heard.
- I know I’m supposed to be looking at the Belt of Venus and everything, but holy crap, those show-pillar things are trees!
This red lake in Camargue, France caught photographer Sam Dobson’s attention while driving by. Intrigued by the red color, an effect of unusually high salt content, he documented the surreal scene.
Oh. Oh my goodness.
Found in San Francisco Bay, these salt evaporation ponds are shallow artificial ponds designed to produce salt from sea water and other brines. Water is drawn out through natural evaporation which allows salt to be harvested. The bright colours of the ponds, ranging from bright green to magenta, are a result of microorganisms that thrive as the salinity levels increase.
Read more at amusingplanet.com via Ice Water blog
Gorgeous. Landscapes like these are the best part of air travel.
