Along the Lasseter Highway in the Northern Territory, Australia.
The photo is not edited, that is the true colour of the sand. The oxidized iron in the soil gives the whole area its distinctive and immediately recognizable reddish glow.
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It does look very rich doesn't it. I love the sky with all of those fluffy white clouds. Lovely pic.
ReplyDeleteAh!Australia! No wonder it doesn't look like Ontario. :) The red soil is such a lovely colour.
ReplyDeleteFabulous color, indeed!
ReplyDeleteI, too, love the red soil, Karen, and your skies are gorgeous! I love the clouds formations that seem to go on forever and ever! Beautiful capture! Have a great weekend!!
ReplyDeleteSylvia
Fantastic colors and lovely clouds,
ReplyDeleteit's a very nice picture Karen.
Greetings, Joop
absolutely beautiful!
ReplyDeleteThe rusty red color really does stand out - this is a truly outstanding shot! I love the red, yellow and blue contrasts.
ReplyDeleteWow!Beautiful,desert,cloud and sky.
ReplyDeleteI love this shot. The clouds against the blue sky and the red tint to the earth combine gloriously.
ReplyDeleteExcellent!
ReplyDeleteBest regards, Marion
Beautiful colour isn't it? The badlands of Utah are much the same. Boom & Gary of the Vermilon River, Canada.
ReplyDeleteSuch an amazing view!
ReplyDeleteKim,USA
Great post, lovely sky!
ReplyDeleteWonderful picture. Must be amazing to take a long, long walk. Thank you for this dream. Please have a good Friday.
ReplyDeletethose clouds are amazing.
ReplyDeleteLovely scenery, beautiful colors and clouds!
ReplyDeleteA wonderful capture with the burnished rust of the earth accentuating the beautiful clear blue skies.
ReplyDeleteI just love the colors in this photo! So earthy, yet rich feeling...
ReplyDeleteabsolutely gorgeous Karen.
ReplyDeleteI like the contrast between the wonderful blue sky and orange sand. Great image.
ReplyDeleteWonderful contrast of colours.
ReplyDeleteHello, I like so much your blog. Wonderful photos!
ReplyDeleteCheers from Spain, M.B
Hi there - I'm planning (well hoping really!) to spend some more time in central / northern Australia next year. Colours like this make me sure it's a good idea.
ReplyDeleteManaged to fend off the coffee - well for a while anyway!
Stewart M - Melbourne
ahhh.. the colors of the outback - good capture, great memories.
ReplyDeletegotta watch out for that red sand though - it gets in ya blood and stays a special part of you forever *VBS*
Beautiful photo--the color is amazing. Your "soggy robin" and cardinal are great shots too. Have a nice weekend. Mickie :)
ReplyDeleteVery picturesque view!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful clouds - looks like the good weather will last :) Thank you for visiting my blog !
ReplyDeleteGreetings from Liva
Beautiful photo! I love desert skies, this could be a shot from places I've been here in the American West.
ReplyDeleteThat part of the country does provide the most colourful views, thanks for sharing with us
ReplyDeletesuch a pretty "deep" view!!
ReplyDeletegorgeous karen...i hope you have a wonderful weekend!!
Lovely sky shot, it is such a relief to be back visiting and participating in the meme.
ReplyDeleteI love the red sand, not to mention the beautiful sky!
ReplyDeleteThat's a great sky! =)
ReplyDeletelove the strong colour contrasts in the outback
ReplyDeleteI loved the time we spent in the Northern Territory. This photo brings back great memories.
ReplyDeleteThis is such a beautiful image, Karen. The red/orange sand is amazing!
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