Still Waters Posted August 9, 2012 #1 Share Posted August 9, 2012 It might look like a scene from a horror film but this is the breathtaking natural phenomenon which has met tourists at a popular French beauty spot. The stunning scenes in Camargue, southern France, may look very dramatic but are actually thought to be caused by the high levels of salt within the water. The bizarre sight was captured by photographer, Sam Dobson, from Moscow in Russia. http://www.dailymail...-blood-RED.html 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coffey Posted August 10, 2012 #2 Share Posted August 10, 2012 It's certainly stunning, but imagine getting that water in your mouth... EUGH! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThePhantomFlanFlinger Posted August 10, 2012 #3 Share Posted August 10, 2012 I wonder how many people will take it as a sign that '..the end is nigh..'... 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coffey Posted August 10, 2012 #4 Share Posted August 10, 2012 I wonder how many people will take it as a sign that '..the end is nigh..'... There was a sea that turned red recently due to algae... They took that one as the sign already. LOL 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThePhantomFlanFlinger Posted August 10, 2012 #5 Share Posted August 10, 2012 There was a sea that turned red recently due to algae... They took that one as the sign already. LOL Were Doooomed i tell thee.. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paracelse Posted August 10, 2012 #6 Share Posted August 10, 2012 I wonder how many people will take it as a sign that '..the end is nigh..'... The region is called Camargue, everyday is a fight for survival, the Rhone river changes the pattern of the region all the time and Californians are not allowed, they are send to Bugarach. Those are beautiful shots, thanks Still. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThePhantomFlanFlinger Posted August 10, 2012 #7 Share Posted August 10, 2012 The region is called Camargue, everyday is a fight for survival, the Rhone river changes the pattern of the region all the time and Californians are not allowed, they are send to Bugarach. Those are beautiful shots, thanks Still. It looks like a nice place Para...ive never been to the south to be honest but i would like too.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paracelse Posted August 10, 2012 #8 Share Posted August 10, 2012 It looks like a nice place Para...ive never been to the south to be honest but i would like too.. Last time I went there was in 1975, just in time for the Gypsie queen election in Sainte Marie de la mer, the only real town there. It was fantastic, my hippy days! Wasn't rich then so I would dive for sea food and with other hippies we would cook it on the beach while drinking cheap wine and enjoy promiscuity. Today all this would be illegal. But the beauty of the place remains in the fact that no investor can built any 20 story hotel because of the soft sandy grounds. Furthermore now the area is protected. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThePhantomFlanFlinger Posted August 10, 2012 #9 Share Posted August 10, 2012 (edited) Last time I went there was in 1975, just in time for the Gypsie queen election in Sainte Marie de la mer, the only real town there. It was fantastic, my hippy days! Wasn't rich then so I would dive for sea food and with other hippies we would cook it on the beach while drinking cheap wine and enjoy promiscuity. Today all this would be illegal. But the beauty of the place remains in the fact that no investor can built any 20 story hotel because of the soft sandy grounds. Furthermore now the area is protected. Simpler times Para... ...i'm glad its protected and will keep its natural beauty for people to enjoy for the years to come..a rarity in todays day and age. Edited August 10, 2012 by BrianPotter 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super-Fly Posted August 12, 2012 #10 Share Posted August 12, 2012 I'd try it. Like take one for the team, Thanks, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
King Fluffs Posted August 12, 2012 #11 Share Posted August 12, 2012 I should stop murdering people so close to that lake... 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lady Annabella Posted August 12, 2012 #12 Share Posted August 12, 2012 Lovely picture . It is just stunning and to think the salt causes it . Amazing ! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alienated Being Posted August 12, 2012 #13 Share Posted August 12, 2012 I love it when people view these strange occurrences as reinforcement of their religious beliefs. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
csspwns Posted August 13, 2012 #14 Share Posted August 13, 2012 Lovely picture . It is just stunning and to think the salt causes it . Amazing ! salt doesnt cause it...GOD DOES! DOOM! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paracelse Posted August 13, 2012 #15 Share Posted August 13, 2012 I love it when people view these strange occurrences as reinforcement of their religious beliefs. People in Camargue know the origins of this occurence, it's mostly the foreigners who create such a belief. Near the town of Saintes Maries de la Mer, several Fertility religious sites have been found, including Isis and Athena. Fertility cults have no doomsday theories. Why do you think the Catholic church created the legend of the three Marys (Mary Magdalena, Mary Jacobe and Mary Salome) landing there? Since for the Christians, none of those women were black so in order to justify the Black Madonna local worship (souvenir of the Fertility cult mentionned above) they created the culte of Saint Sarah who was allegedly the servant of the three. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pallidin Posted August 13, 2012 #16 Share Posted August 13, 2012 Stunning pics. I've never been to France, sure hope to someday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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libstaK Posted August 15, 2012 #19 Share Posted August 15, 2012 ???????????? I removed the offending posts Paracelse - they weren't yours Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paracelse Posted August 20, 2012 #20 Share Posted August 20, 2012 I was perplexed when reading this as I did not believe chloride concentrations precipitate out of the water red. Usually chloride precipitates white (in my experience). The closest chemical reason I have seen to produce a red precipitate like this is iron oxide, usually when there is ARD drainage from a mine nearby. Turns out after a quick google search red salts are very possible. Learn something new everyday. Southern France has only bauxite mines, I have no idea if there would be an effect on the salty waters mixing with the soft waters of the Rhone river. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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