black lava white salt Photo

Photographer’s Note

The salt evaporation ponds of Punta Fuencaliente are situated at the extreme Southern tip of La Palma. La Palma is called the "green island" of the Canary Islands group, but is not so green on this view.
Indeed, the landscape has been thoroughly transformed by the eruption of Volcan Teneguia of 1971, covering large parts of land with fresh lava.
The black lava and the white ponds provide a remarkable contrast.

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carper (65622) 2009-04-07 9:14

ah Paul,
I was there for a couple years back now, fantastic Island la Palm.
very nice perspective shot here, well taken shot, good balance, nice memory, have a good evening.
regard jaap

yquem46 (8449) 2009-04-07 9:17

both of us are talking about salt today, paul !!
You in Spain and me in India
i like the graphism in your post and the white (well not quite !) salt on this black lava and the blue of the sky and sea. beautiful
regards
patrick

goutero (444) 2009-04-07 11:20

Interesting shot

BelCan75 (2420) 2009-04-07 11:21

Hallo Paul,

Zeer interessante foto met knappe contrasten en een mooi zicht in de verte. Mooie POV met knappe kleuren en details. Knap gedaan!

Groetjes,
Ann

judesta (992) 2009-04-07 13:10

Hi Paul
This is an interesting subject delivered with wonderful sharpness and clarity. As you say there is good contrast achieved between the lava and salt. TFS
Cheers
Jude

diomed (4595) 2009-04-07 14:40

Hi Paul,
a very interesting POV for a great graphic effect and amazing perpective. very well done!
Nice evening
Antonio

paololg (14227) 2009-04-07 14:54

Ciao dear Paul,
pleasant graphic effect, due to your excellent sense of the observation. This photo is also interesting because it seems half in B&W and half in color.
Compliments!
Ciao!
Paolo

lousat (16052) 2009-04-08 0:55

Salut Paul,pas meilleure choix du point de vue pour montrer si bien ces salines! Les details aussi sont au sommet de la qualite',une phot tres bien faite et tres interessante aussi,mes compliments,bonne journee',luciano

papagolf21 (56733) 2009-04-08 1:02

Bonjour, cher Paul,
Les marais salants forment une bien jolie composition graphique. J'aime beaucoup l'effet donné à cette composition avec cette très belle perspective allant jusqu'à la mer.
Une image bien composée et très intéressante.
Amitiés.
Philippe

nirvana73 (8836) 2009-04-08 3:41

Hello Paul
very interesting place
i like geometric shapes and diagonal lines
good observation and idea
tfs
best regards
Ozhan

mkamionka (4946) 2009-04-08 10:14

Hi Paul,
it is very interesting.
Do they really purify salts out of the sea water?
Very funny composition, TFS
M

UlfE (9158) 2009-04-08 11:36

Hi Paul,

A very nice and attractive shot. You POV here is excellent and the diagonal lines add dynamics. Really well-done. TFS and have a nice evening!

Cheers,

Ulf

Photo65Net (43096) 2009-04-09 3:46

Hello Paul,
Nice perspective.
I like too your exposure control.
Beautiful,
Have a nice day,
JB.

jemaflor (39759) 2009-04-09 11:33

Hi Paul,
Well framed with an interesting angle to give a great depth, good Fg and interesting subject.

parbo (11006) 2009-04-09 17:57

Hello Paul,

Amazing graphical effect with divided small ponds and fantastic textures created by black lava and salty waters. The contrasts between them front of blue sea are just cherry on cake. Congratulations.

Friendly Regards,

Ertugrul

Uhu (7434) 2009-04-10 1:48

Remarkable contrast indeed!
Very interesting photo, and it's a very first time when I see the salt evaporating ponds, actually!

mvinagre (285) 2009-04-10 8:40

Ola Paul

Very interesting picture and place,good pov.

abc
miguelvinagre

vinicio (22428) 2009-04-11 16:00

Graphic image but all the warm of human work, love the view and the atmosphere of this photo, compliments Paul.
Ciao
Vinicio

MLINES (10948) 2009-04-12 0:54

Hi Paul, Tremendous contrast between the black lava and white salt. Seems an ideal place to make lo-cost sea salt. It is almost timeless as ancestors could have devised a similar method. TFS. Murray.

Angelillo (9065) 2009-04-12 2:08

Hi Paul,

The perspective reached here is fantastic, and the strong contrast between the dark lava and the so white salt creates a strongly ambiance! I like really much the composition too, with this narrow band of the blue sea! Thanks.

Greetings,
Angel.

delkoo (34754) 2009-04-17 5:08

hi paul
this is truly exceptional, the subject, the light, the framing and colors all combine to make a very nice photo.
we also produce salt in the south of France.

have a nice weekend

didier

geester (0) 2009-04-18 11:48 [Comment]

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josevescovi (1660) 2009-04-21 6:57

Interessante trabalho em que manejadas muito bem as cores, contrastes, nitidez e enquadramento. Mais um trabalho competente.

Saudações.

José Vescovi.

ecmel (480) 2009-05-05 0:34

Hello Paul,
It is nice photo from the freshest surface of the earth surface. I like theme chosen as well as beatiful diagonal lines.
I think very creative idea- black tephra and salt pans...
Greetings,
Ecmel

Karyn674 (55) 2009-05-05 7:07

Hi Paul,

Great effect is being created by these salt pans, as we call them in Malta. We use the same method but in limestone!! Here the effect is increased with the black coloured lava and it does look almost graphical.

Well done

Regards

Karen

ophelcia (5502) 2009-05-16 15:27

I saw this place in your thumbnails and I thought it must be a great place to visit!
Straight horizon, well shown "squares",
Greetings,
G.