1308_0923 Spotted Lake
Spotted Lake is a saline endorheic alkali lake that evaporates during the hot summers, leaving mineral deposits between pools. The various colours are due to the mineral composition - largely magnesium sulphate, but also calcium and sodium sulphates and a dozen more. The lake sits on First Nations land, acquired some years ago from private ownership. Although fenced off - and rightly so - from the general public, good views of it can be obtained from Highway 3, west of Osoyoos, British Columbia (Canada). I used the Nikon VR 70-200mm with polarizer for this shot.
Don't use this image on websites, blogs, or other media without explicit permission © 2013 James R. Page - all rights reserved.
1308_0923 Spotted Lake
Spotted Lake is a saline endorheic alkali lake that evaporates during the hot summers, leaving mineral deposits between pools. The various colours are due to the mineral composition - largely magnesium sulphate, but also calcium and sodium sulphates and a dozen more. The lake sits on First Nations land, acquired some years ago from private ownership. Although fenced off - and rightly so - from the general public, good views of it can be obtained from Highway 3, west of Osoyoos, British Columbia (Canada). I used the Nikon VR 70-200mm with polarizer for this shot.
Don't use this image on websites, blogs, or other media without explicit permission © 2013 James R. Page - all rights reserved.