had a chance to fly again over lake Natron the other day. Big storm to avoid et voilà...
located south of the Tanzanian-Kenyan border, in the Rift Valley.
south eastern shore of Natron, all starts normally like a gentle lake...
Mount Gelai to the SW...nice reflection in the water which is deeper south.
coming to the center, some dry crust, very shallow waters were flamingoes feed and breed. These grey dots are baby flamingoes, not pink, not flyers yet. But they are safe there, far from the shore and the predators who don't venture in that hot acid salty water. Flamingoes have a thicker acid proof skin around the legs.
different chemicals, water depth and currents give that incredible amount of colors and patterns.
and by the way don't think this a collection of pictures done over a long time, all of these shot within 10 min! Such a variety...
bright red being the common average color.
southern view towards the volcano Oldoinyo Lengai, that is the kind of triangle in the middle of the horizon. All the previous are small parts of the surface. Here's a broader view.
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