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Salt Shapes

From above, salt ponds in Andalusia, Spain, take on an abstract quality. Micro-organisms give these salt ponds bright colors ranging from blue-green to deep red-magenta, depending on the salinity and season. This photo was submitted to Your Shot, our photo community on Instagram. Follow us on Instagram at @natgeoyourshot or visit us at natgeo.com/yourshot for the latest submissions and news about the community.
Photograph by Jassen Todorov, National Geographic Your Shot