23rd Annual Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest Drone/Aerial
Tree-of-life

Maharlu Lake This is Maharlu Salt Lake in Iran. In the summer, due to high evaporation and high salt concentration, algae grows on the surface of the lake, which turns the water red and creates a beautiful effect. This green part is where treated sewage water enters the salt lake, and because it is sweet, its color is different

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Date Taken: 06.2023
Date Uploaded: 11.2025
Photo Location: shiraz, Iran
Copyright: © Morteza Salehi