Salt Caravan by Joel_Santos

The salt flats in the Danakil depression, Afar region, Ethiopia, are located 100 meters below sea level, along the borderline with Eritrea. This huge salt crust, which can go up to 1,000 meters thick, goes deep in the earth’s crust. Salt miners break plates of salt out of the ground, cut them into tiles of standard sizes (4kg or 8kg), stacking and tying them on the camels’ backs. Salt is money. Salary.
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Lava DemiGod by Joel_Santos

In the volcano Erta Ale, Ethiopia, some shy eruptions warns you about the presence of a lava lake, a rare natural phenomenon on our planet. Gradually, the activity ceases and the murmur becomes a black and opaque silence, mimicking its hardened surface. Time runs slowly, but it’s disturbed by the hiss of the contained pressure; the volcano’s anxiety increases and, in its core, an eruption shatters the crust and, like a divine act, triggers a chain reaction, breaking up the lake’s surface in tens of lava bursts rising in the air, increasing the surrounding temperature up to an intolerable level, capable of drying and cracking our skin. Shortly after, the lava’s drumming begins to slow down; the vibrant yellows and oranges become a dry and viscous hue of these colours, falling slowly into a solid, quiet and calm state. The scars heal and close, ending a cycle that, when this demigod volcano desires, will be repeated until the mother of all eruptions create a new lava lake, somewhere in the hottest place on Earth. © Joel Santos – http://www.joelsantos.net

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Lava DemiGod by Joel_Santos

In the volcano Erta Ale, Ethiopia, some shy eruptions warns you about the presence of a lava lake, a rare natural phenomenon on our planet. Gradually, the activity ceases and the murmur becomes a black and opaque silence, mimicking its hardened surface. Time runs slowly, but it’s disturbed by the hiss of the contained pressure; the volcano’s anxiety increases and, in its core, an eruption shatters the crust and, like a divine act, triggers a chain reaction, breaking up the lake’s surface in tens of lava bursts rising in the air, increasing the surrounding temperature up to an intolerable level, capable of drying and cracking our skin. Shortly after, the lava’s drumming begins to slow down; the vibrant yellows and oranges become a dry and viscous hue of these colours, falling slowly into a solid, quiet and calm state. The scars heal and close, ending a cycle that, when this demigod volcano desires, will be repeated until the mother of all eruptions create a new lava lake, somewhere in the hottest place on Earth. © Joel Santos – http://www.joelsantos.net

http://bit.ly/1D3ZRNJ

Lava DemiGod by Joel_Santos

In the volcano Erta Ale, Ethiopia, some shy eruptions warns you about the presence of a lava lake, a rare natural phenomenon on our planet. Gradually, the activity ceases and the murmur becomes a black and opaque silence, mimicking its hardened surface. Time runs slowly, but it’s disturbed by the hiss of the contained pressure; the volcano’s anxiety increases and, in its core, an eruption shatters the crust and, like a divine act, triggers a chain reaction, breaking up the lake’s surface in tens of lava bursts rising in the air, increasing the surrounding temperature up to an intolerable level, capable of drying and cracking our skin. Shortly after, the lava’s drumming begins to slow down; the vibrant yellows and oranges become a dry and viscous hue of these colours, falling slowly into a solid, quiet and calm state. The scars heal and close, ending a cycle that, when this demigod volcano desires, will be repeated until the mother of all eruptions create a new lava lake, somewhere in the hottest place on Earth. © Joel Santos – http://www.joelsantos.net

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Life’s struggles are without a doubt challenging, and when we are in the midst of experiencing hardships we often feel life isn’t work the headache and heartache. Naturally we are inclined to focus only on the negative of what is happening in that moment, to the point that our struggles consume us or even become us, which is when the guilt, depression, sadness, bitterness, anger, frustration, hatred and all other negative emotions take control. But one struggle in life doesn’t define your life. One mistake doesn’t make your entire life a mistake. We are the sum of all of our parts, and our life’s is the same way. If you look back you will see the many times you’ve overcome struggles in your life and how you’re at a better place or how you’re a better person because of it. Don’t let today’s struggles rob you of the happiness that an entire day can bring you. Choose daily to push through the struggles and find the joy around you because the struggles today are not your life’s final destination but rather just a pitstop along the journey. 🙏#aspiretoinspire #inspiration #motivation #dailybread #message #pma #walkinfaith #faithandfamily #mjsolofamensgrooming #mjsolofa #groomingfortheheartandsoul #happinessisachoice #godisgood #countyourblessings #bethankful #wordoftheday #quoteoftheday #dailyquote #instagood #alohaspirit #aloha #spreadlove #letgoandletgod #blessed #manoffaith #faith #inspire #believe”

Life’s struggles are without a doubt challenging, and when we are in the midst of experiencing hardships we often feel life isn’t work the headache and heartache. Naturally we are inclined to focus only on the negative of what is happening in that moment, to the point that our struggles consume us or even become us, which is when the guilt, depression, sadness, bitterness, anger, frustration, hatred and all other negative emotions take control. But one struggle in life doesn’t define your life. One mistake doesn’t make your entire life a mistake. We are the sum of all of our parts, and our life’s is the same way. If you look back you will see the many times you’ve overcome struggles in your life and how you’re at a better place or how you’re a better person because of it. Don’t let today’s struggles rob you of the happiness that an entire day can bring you. Choose daily to push through the struggles and find the joy around you because the struggles today are not your life’s final destination but rather just a pitstop along the journey. 🙏#aspiretoinspire #inspiration #motivation #dailybread #message #pma #walkinfaith #faithandfamily #mjsolofamensgrooming #mjsolofa #groomingfortheheartandsoul #happinessisachoice #godisgood #countyourblessings #bethankful #wordoftheday #quoteoftheday #instagood #alohaspirit #aloha #spreadlove #letgoandletgod #blessed #manoffaith #faith #inspire #believe”

Life’s struggles are without a doubt challenging, and when we are in the midst of experiencing hardships we often feel life isn’t work the headache and heartache. Naturally we are inclined to focus only on the negative of what is happening in that moment, to the point that our struggles consume us or even become us, which is when the guilt, depression, sadness, bitterness, anger, frustration, hatred and all other negative emotions take control. But one struggle in life doesn’t define your life. One mistake doesn’t make your entire life a mistake. We are the sum of all of our parts, and our life’s is the same way. If you look back you will see the many times you’ve overcome struggles in your life and how you’re at a better place or how you’re a better person because of it. Don’t let today’s struggles rob you of the happiness that an entire day can bring you. Choose daily to push through the struggles and find the joy around you because the struggles today are not your life’s final destination but rather just a pitstop along the journey. 🙏#aspiretoinspire #inspiration #motivation #dailybread #message #pma #walkinfaith #faithandfamily #mjsolofamensgrooming #mjsolofa #groomingfortheheartandsoul #happinessisachoice #godisgood #countyourblessings #bethankful #wordoftheday #quoteoftheday #dailyquote #instagood #alohaspirit #aloha #spreadlove #letgoandletgod #blessed #manoffaith #faith #inspire #believe”

Life’s struggles are without a doubt challenging, and when we are in the midst of experiencing hardships we often feel life isn’t work the headache and heartache. Naturally we are inclined to focus only on the negative of what is happening in that moment, to the point that our struggles consume us or even become us, which is when the guilt, depression, sadness, bitterness, anger, frustration, hatred and all other negative emotions take control. But one struggle in life doesn’t define your life. One mistake doesn’t make your entire life a mistake. We are the sum of all of our parts, and our life’s is the same way. If you look back you will see the many times you’ve overcome struggles in your life and how you’re at a better place or how you’re a better person because of it. Don’t let today’s struggles rob you of the happiness that an entire day can bring you. Choose daily to push through the struggles and find the joy around you because the struggles today are not your life’s final destination but rather just a pitstop along the journey. 🙏#aspiretoinspire #inspiration #motivation #dailybread #message #pma #walkinfaith #faithandfamily #mjsolofamensgrooming #mjsolofa #groomingfortheheartandsoul #happinessisachoice #godisgood #countyourblessings #bethankful #wordoftheday #quoteoftheday #instagood #alohaspirit #aloha #spreadlove #letgoandletgod #blessed #manoffaith #faith #inspire #believe”

“Being negative and lazy is a disease that leads to pain, hardship, depression, poor health and failure. Be proactive, and give a damn to achieve success!” @philheath #motivation #motivationmonday #bodybuilding #fitness #dailyquote #philheath

“Being negative and lazy is a disease that leads to pain, hardship, depression, poor health and failure. Be proactive, and give a damn to achieve success!” @philheath #motivation #motivationmonday #bodybuilding #fitness #philheath

Waiting for electricity by JonnyMcLaughlin

(c)Copyright Jonathan McLaughlin Photography

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By the seaside, waiting by giomacabre

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Winter’s Deep Depressions by jumpinjimmyjava

Don’t get me wrong I do love winter. I’m just tired of it all now, to a point of depression!

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