so lovely and unpretentious

thank you.

This is an amazing set of photos, absolutely stunning, beautiful and WOW.

Truly lovely - we don't deserve this planet

http://www.centennialbulb.org/

That just balanced out my day.

https://www.theguardian.com/world/2014/aug/01/mysterious-lake-tunisian-desert-turquoise-green-sludge
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The lake appeared in the Tunisian desert like a mirage; one minute there was nothing but scorching sand, the next a large expanse of turquoise water.

For locals, roasting in the 40C heat, the temptation to cool off in the inviting water quickly overcame any fears about the mysterious pool.

Hundreds flocked to what quickly became known as the Lac de Gafsa or Gafsa beach to splash, paddle, dive, and fling themselves from rocks into the lake, ignoring warnings that the water could be contaminated with carcinogenic chemicals, riddled with disease or possibly radioactive. Even after the water turned a murky green, they arrived in droves, undeterred.

"In the first few days, the water was crystal clear; a turquoise blue. Now it's green and full of algae, which means it's not being replenished."

Gafsa became the centre of the country's mining industry after phosphate was discovered in the southern Tunisian region in 1886. Tunisia is now the world's fifth largest exporter of phosphate, which is used in industry.

Shepherds discovered the lake, thought to be up to 18 meters deep and covering one hectare, three weeks ago. Local geologists suspect seismic activity may have ruptured the rock above the water table sending the liquid to the surface.

The most beautiful collection of pictures I have ever seen.

Did anyone else notice that the British schools look like Hogwarts?

re the Hogwarts

...the pyroclastic flow picture was the inspiration behind the Pink Floyd song....Run Like Hell.

Thank you!

Beautiful.

who saw that. Never heard about it before.

If he "inveted" anything, it obviously was NOT the spell check!

K&R...

What a lovely distraction, from all the ugliness going on

Our planet is beautiful

Thanks malaise!

Let's give thanks for our beautiful planet

Stunning pictures.

Magnificent