From above, the edge of a copper tailing pond in Andalucia, Spain, appears as a mesmerizing swirl of color. With my drone I captured these patterns that resemble mosaic tiles or abstract paintings. However, their beauty hides a toxic truth. What you’re seeing is the chemical aftermath of extraction: heavy metals, residual acids, and oxidized minerals forming unintentional art. It’s a haunting reminder that even pollution can be visually stunning until you remember what lies beneath!