Tag Archives: “salt ponds”

Clearing things up

Posted on February 18, 2022 by Doc Searls

Back in 2009 I shot the picture above from a plane flight on approach to SFO. On Flickr (at that link) the photo has had 16,524 views and has been faved 420 times as of now. Here’s the caption: These … Continue reading →

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Colors of salt

Posted on November 12, 2009 by Doc Searls

Before the salt in evaporating sea water turns white, it goes through stages of color that range from jade green to brick red, with variations of orange, yellow and other colors. From above the salt ponds around San Francisco Bay … Continue reading →

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Whetlands

Posted on November 11, 2008 by Doc Searls

These are a few among the many salt ponds that ring the south end of San Francisco Bay. Once considered and agricultural innovation and an economic boom, the practice of “reclaiming” wild wetlands for industrial purposes is now considered ecologically … Continue reading →

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