Mineral lake created by sapphires!
May 11th 2007 00:52
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Afghanistan, 1968
Photograph by Thomas J. Abercrombie
"A man passes one of the lakes of central Afghanistan’s Band-e-Amir, a series of five mineral-enriched, sapphire lakes that punctuate the dusty, travertine peaks near central Afghanistan’s Hindu Kush.
Legend has it the lakes were formed by Caliph Ali who miraculously raised the retaining walls to dam a dangerous river, thereby impressing a local pagan king who converted to Islam".
Photograph and Text compliments of National Geographic.
This photograph is majestic and inspiring as the walls and lake are compelling.
Majestic Photograph
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Comment by Nickoftime's Sanity Corner
Wow! What a breathtaking photograph!
So crystal clear and so barren, yet so stunningly simplistic...
I love the piece you chose to go along with it as well!
Take care,
Nick
Comment by katyzzz
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You summed it up so well, without photographs we'd never know these things existed.
katyzzz
Comment by charliesgirl_992000
Histeries, Mysteries and what not
Lifes little slices
Mystical Creativity
Tammy
Comment by katyzzz
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I'm looking forward to some more posts from you about the bush, your animals and family.
Hope you had a nice holiday.
katyzzz