The RED EARTH, a photo from Yunnan, South

Photographer's Note

This is one of the poorest place in Yunnan China
Because the soil contains such components as oxidized Iron, etc kind of metallic minerals. after a long period of oxidation , gradually added and mixed in the soil that produced this extra-ordinary reddish brown soil.

Here in this place, Mountains and hills , every inch of land are cultivated and planted to the maximum by the inhabitants, Consequently causing unwanted damage to the place... erosion.

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SnapRJW (18784) 2011-06-21 12:24

Hello Tony - This is a fascinating layered landscape, the FG is a colourful patchwork and in the MG we see an expansive view of the cultivation you speak of in your notes. I dream of visiting Yunnan, your shot encourages me to pursue my dream. TFS and kind regards Rosemary

lilito (3448) 2011-06-22 12:05

Bonsoir Tony
J'ai qu'à te remercier pour nous montrer un si joli paysage, franchement magnifique!
Lily

CLODO (24734) 2011-06-27 10:40

Hi Tony

I am surprised you got only 4 smileys!
the colors are gorgeous, and the landscape is really fantastic!
regards
CLODO