SECTION J: THE BLUES 

Ojo De Mar

The Ojos de Mar are water bodies between 10 and 26 feet deep. They are famous for their special blue-green colour that changes with the sun's position. The water comes from the rocks around the lake. The lake is both very salty and very alkaline. Its water temperature is 57 °F, and it's located at a height of 11,520 feet.

Since its finding in 2011, the Ojos de Mar in Tolar Grande, Salta Province, Argentina, has been protected by the government. Visitors are warned to not go too close because the ground is not stable and the water bodies are delicate. The lake is also important for biology because it supports life in very cold and hot temperatures. That's why biologists can get enzymes from the lifeforms there to use in industries, for example, to make antioxidants and photolyases.

As I composed the shot, the silhouette of the park ranger against the shimmering water instantly evoked images of the majestic "cardones," those towering cacti that thrive in the mountains of this region.

Both (the cardones and the park ranger) represent a symbiosis with the natural environment, one shaped by time and adaptation. 

HYDRURGA ROCKS

In this close-up photograph, a portion of an iceberg takes center stage. The mesmerising hues of blue dominate the scene, ranging from deep sapphire to delicate turquoise. . This image is a testament to the raw beauty and captivating details that can be found in the Peninsula Antarctica.