Friday, May 9, 2025

Pink Lake South Australia for Sky Watch Friday

 



The diminutive pink lake situated in the eastern region of South Australia presents a striking contrast in scale when compared to the expansive Lake Tyrrell of Victoria. Though modest in size, this lake captivates with the unique contours and intricate markings etched upon its bed—features that markedly differ from those observed at its Victorian counterpart.

Unlike Lake Tyrrell, whose broad salt flats often reflect vast skies in silvery hues, the South Australian pink lake displays a palette of rose and crimson, owing its coloration to the presence of halophilic microorganisms such as Dunaliella salina and the precipitation of salt crusts laced with carotenoid pigments. These saline conditions, resulting from high evaporation rates and limited freshwater inflow, create an environment both harsh and beautiful.

Historically, pink lakes in South Australia have been noted since European exploration in the early 19th century. Indigenous Australians, however, have long known and revered these sites, not only for their striking appearance but also for their spiritual significance. The interplay of salt, water, and sunlight continues to shape these ephemeral landscapes, which may transform in tone and texture with the passing of seasons.

Although Joel and I did not capture still photographs during our visit, we did record aerial footage by drone, offering a sweeping perspective of the region’s surreal beauty. The aerial views revealed patterns and textures on the lakebed that resembled the intricate veins of marble or the delicate tracery of a dry river delta—an artistry shaped not by human hands, but by the slow, patient force of nature itself.


Linking Sky Watch Friday





37 comments:

  1. Extraordinary photographs of an amazing place. They look almost like close-ups of skin.

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  2. I do like the sky in your first photograph and interesting to read about the pink lakes.

    All the best Jan

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  3. Hello dear friend, nature is fascinating...and your posts and photos are a celebration of nature and bring much joy! Thank you so much for sharing.

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  4. As soon as I saw this, I thought it must have been done by a drone. This is the first blog where I have actually seen drone photography. Wonderful shots! It looks like another planet.

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  5. Nice drone captures. This place is beautiful and very unique.

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  6. Interesting drone captures! Take care, have a great day!

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  7. Un bello lugar aunque como nos dices para ser bello un lugar no importa el tamaño.

    Saludos.

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  8. Happy trails. I will dream about a PINK lake for awhile tonight.

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  9. The photos could be taken at a planet far far away. I remember seeing the Victorian pink lake on the Western Highway about three years ago.

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    1. There are a few on west Victoria. I haven't visited them all

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  11. Muy interesante a la vista. No he visto ninguno semejante a este.
    Feliz fin de semana.

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  12. I do appreciate your drone photos in general and of this lake in particular.

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  13. I would never have thought that was a lake after looking at these pics. So unusual.

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  14. I can't believe there is water in there -- and so clear you can see all the way to the bed. This is really miraculous -- so beautiful. I've never heard of a pink lake.

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  15. How deep might the lake be when you can see the wonderful structures of the subsurface so clearly? The blue sky offers a wonderful contrast to the rosy lake.

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