Seven Colored Earth in Chamarel 4. Series Earth Bodyscapes. Mauritius
by Jenny Rainbow
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Seven Colored Earth in Chamarel 4. Series Earth Bodyscapes. Mauritius
Artist
Jenny Rainbow
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Photograph - Photography
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A Natural Wonder.
A small region of about 7500 sq. metres near the village of Chamarel, Mauritius has a geological oddity of earth of seven colours - red, brown, violet, green, blue, purple and yellow. Reportedly this is the only location in the World where one can see earth of 7 different colours at one place.
The coloured earth also has a strange property of settling into its individual colour group even if it is mixed with other colours. When earth of different colours is mixed, a few hours later, the sandy particles re-group and settle into layers of individual colours.
Located amidst a large dense forest, the colourful earth against the backdrop of green trees is a major tourist attraction of Mauritius. In order to preserve the dunes and protect it from tourist influence, the site, which is privately owned, has been barricaded and tourists are allowed to view it from a platform constructed at the area.
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February 27th, 2013
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Hany Jadaa
WOW. An absolute WOW. Love the textures on this one. Effective lines and curves in your capture too. Fantastic. You seem to be well travelled. Awesome! You have been to a few places that need to be added to my list. Wonderful portfolio.
Jenny Rainbow replied:
Glad you like it, Hany, thats very true its an unique place which definitely deserve the visit!
Laurie Search
Truly awesome!! You captured the color and textures just perfectly...and the light, too!!! :))
Nikki Dalton
Amazing work and colours Jenny! Love the flow of natural stone!
Jenny Rainbow replied:
Nikki, thank you so much! I've been absolutely charmed by this natural wonder!
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