Salt, a photo from Erongo, South

Photographer's Note

I have posted a shot of the Walvis Bay salt pans before. This is a more recent shot taken when both the green and red algae were visible.

Walvis Bay has one of the largest salt works in Africa. The seawater is fed into large ponds, which gradually dry out through natural evaporation. The colour indicates the salinity of the ponds. Micro-organisms change their hues as the salinity of the pond increases. In low to mid-salinity ponds, green algae are predominant. In middle to high salinity ponds, an algae called Dunaliella salina shifts the colour to red. The salt fields of Walvis Bay cover an area of 3 500 hectares and annually produce 400 000 tons of high-quality salt. This successful commercial enterprise also provides an ideal habitat for many species of marine birds.

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InasiaJones (31566) 2011-02-25 23:20

Hi Rosemary,

Your note is absolutely fascinating and your photo documents this phenomenon convincingly.

Interesting and educative.

Have a nice weekend.

André

vagabondtravels (6511) 2011-02-25 23:28

Hi Rosemary

What amazing colors and contrasts you have found here. Very sharp with good detail. Well done.
Ben

corjan3 (2109) 2011-02-25 23:33

Hello Rosemary,
A beautiful and very interesting photo. Just as I was wondering what causes the colour of the brine you explained it inyour note. Thank you. Would be interesting also to know why the area is below sea level and does not seem to get flooded. I think that is the reason for salt being produced there - that the water does not have to be pumped from the sea.
Neels

ManuMay (36447) 2011-02-25 23:40

Hi RoseMary!

An amazing place, very good colours and an original way to compose playing with water colours, an abstract picture, very well seen!!

Have a nice day...

Manu

digbymerry (3998) 2011-02-26 0:35

Hello Rosemary

Incredible colours. They look almost artificial not natural. A very interesting photo and good composition too.

Best wishes

Digby

triptych2003 (1534) 2011-02-26 0:35

hi rosemary

that is really fascinating. i never knew that could happen. the colours contrast really well. thank you so much

Cricri (176) 2011-02-26 0:42

Hi Rosemay
Je trouve ce paysage fascinant, sublime variétés de couleurs incroyable et vrai, bonne note également
Belle journée
cricri

yquem46 (38752) 2011-02-26 0:43

Hi Rosemary
Incredible color of these salt pans with a beautiful green BG and a blue sky
Quite interesting note as well
I put this shot in my theme "le sel" if you don't mind
have a nice WE
Patrick

bukitgolfb301 (53894) 2011-02-26 0:46

Hi my dear Rosemary

So amazing great nature shot! I have to admire the mystery of the nature indeed. Marvelous, unbelievable color presentation are so astonished. Thanks for sharing with your finest posting, have a good Saturday and best regards,

Takero from Tokyo

annjackman (23019) 2011-02-26 1:02

Hi Rosemary,
A similar photo of yours was one the first that drew my attention when I joined TE. This one is even better and I think because of the inclusion of the white diaganol. The sharpness and light management is excellent giving lovely layers of interesting colour. The small cloud in the sky is also rather pleasing. You have given an interesting note regarding the micro-organisms and the colours.
Kind Regards, Ann

abmdsudi (88509) 2011-02-26 1:08

Hi Rosemary
Fabulous image from another part of the world to add to my visiting list!. Really an eye catching great nature image. This works very well everything balances nicely with the glorious colours. Excellent composition with the diagonals which provide great lead-in lines. You've done a great job of retaining detail in the fg and wonderful layers of colors across the land. The stunning red contrast so well to the environment. Brilliant exposure, crystal clear and nice tones. Great detail and dof all spot on. Great photo work, Congrats
Best regards

sacimar (38171) 2011-02-26 1:41

Hello Rosemary,

the colors of this place are amazing, you took a good angle and perspective, this Bay is impressive, well seen,

Best regards,

Sergio

Ricx (13495) 2011-02-26 1:58

Morning Rosemary -- Just stunning -- I love your photos of Namibia- - a huge draw card to visit- what lovely colours and tones.. Have a wonderful weekend Rich

siudzi (34141) 2011-02-26 2:35

Hi Rosemary,
Wow, what an excellent colorful picture! Really amazing that it's a natural effect not a human art. Well done. Congrats!
Best, Malgorzata

JFS (32459) 2011-02-26 3:37

I love the range of color tones, it is really fascinating!

Thanks Rosemary and have a good weekend!

Juan

bergese (6699) 2011-02-26 12:01

Hello Rosemary
Un endroit incroyable avec un dégradé de couleurs magnifiques.A good pov and sharpness.
Bonne soirée Isabelle

Bournazel (0) 2011-02-26 12:34

Hello rosemary
I've been here 8 years ago
I remember incredible colors indeed, thanks for the tstimony
Vincent

hispic (9658) 2011-02-26 17:54

Hello Rosemary
Contrast of red and white has a strong visual punch. Nice presentation of very interesting place. your note is also so informative.
Have a nice Sunday, Hisashi

SteveH (7970) 2011-02-26 19:27

Hi Rosemary, wish I'd known about this place when I visisted Walvis Bay. The colours are remarkable, especially contrasted with the sky and green water. great shot. Cheers, Steve

wolf38 (30) 2011-02-26 23:05

Hi Rosemary. An interesting photo with strong colors. Overall, very informative. For me it is a great contribution to TE. Well done. Rgds, Wolfgang.

Suppiluliuma (3931) 2011-02-26 23:32

Very interesting scene with usual informative notes Dear Rosemary.

I don't recall seeing those ponds in Walvis Bay, probably because we drove from there at dark.

A tiny little nit-picking would be the slight need for levelling the horizon.

Thank you for sharing.

Regards,

Erdem

delpeoples (60326) 2011-02-27 4:06

Hi Rosemary

Fantastic shot of these fascinating salt pans. The colours are amazing and you've framed the shot superbly. Saltpans are such a wonderful subject, they're quite unlike anything else. A wonderful shot, congratulations and I wish you a lovely Sunday.

Best wishes
Lisa

williewhistler (16606) 2011-02-27 4:50

Hello Rosemary,the colours and textures appear almost surreal,you have obviously done your homework and shown not only a most interesting photograph but also the information needed to back it up.Lovely,many thanks.
Best wishes Les.

ines8 (6128) 2011-02-27 9:28

Hi, Rosemary,
Amazing colours, beautiful picture,a very interesting note. TFS.
All the best,
ines

jafadabret (56501) 2011-02-27 23:53

Bonjour Rosemary,
Ce paysage est d'une grande beauté avec ses couleurs surprenantes. Le bas de la photo ferait une belle toile moderne.
Une photo qui fait rêver !
Amicalement
Jacques

Budapestman (82620) 2011-02-28 15:25

Hi Rosemary,
a spectacular landscape with beautiful colours and attractive composition, the depth of the photo is superb, Tfs! Have a nice evening! Kellemes estét kívánok!
György

leo61 (0) 2011-03-01 11:19

HI Rosemary!
Interesting to see this red water phenomen in Namibia too.Long time ago Iposted a few shots like this from a an old salt evaporation field in Cape Verde.
There is a little tilt,but it`s a great shot from an interesting place.
Regards,Leo

tatadalou (7459) 2011-03-01 13:08

Hi Rosemary,
Nice colourful picture. Nature offers wonderful landscapes and you traduced it into a wonderful image.
Thanks for sharing Rosemary,
Delphine

Graal (103040) 2011-03-03 23:29

Hi Rosemary,
unusual place and hues in this image. Friends all told You. Good note and photowork. I like it.
Have a nice day.
Aleksander

Raddish72 (121) 2011-03-22 5:34

This is VERY cool!!! Wish I could see it in person!

BrunoCH (2) 2011-04-08 2:48

Hi Rosemary,
Very great picture for the composition and the colors. The red is like blood and reinforces the pure white salt. The blue and green in the background are another colored layer which fits perfectly the foreground and contrasts with the strength of it.
Cheers

Loic_bzh (7646) 2011-05-04 10:02

Hi Rosemary,

incredible what "mother nature" can do! Your shot gives it justice and you note is very ionteresting...

Loïc

paura (25802) 2011-05-08 5:02

Rosemary,
Formas e cores absolutamente interessantes. Uma beleza de fotografia.

Abraço

Paulo

macjake (96157) 2011-08-26 8:32

Hi Rosemary
i really like these photos of the salt pans.
the levels and layers of color make this one stand out so well!
its a beautiful color arrangement from top to bottom.
great shot here!
cheers
craig

kennyblack (4207) 2011-11-12 13:55

Hallo Rosemary,insolite but fantastic image with exstraordinary colours and disposition. Really good job
Greetings,all the best,regard ... Marino

Photo Information

Copyright: Rosemary Walden (SnapRJW) (31631)
Genre: Luoghi
Medium: Colore
Date Taken: 2011-02-09
Categories: Natura
Esposizione: f/25.0, 1/200 secondi
More Photo Info: view
Versione Foto: Versione Originale
Tema(i): Le Sel, Salt Pans, Mes favorites (suite) II, Namibian Landscape, Salt Pans of Namibia [view contributor(s)]
Date Submitted: 2011-02-25 23:14