Environmental Graffiti

Afghanistan’s Grand Canyon

Band-e Amir is Afghanistan’s first and only national park. It consists of six lakes whose waters are bluer than the sky. It is located almost 10,000 ft above sea level in a mountainous desert, 75 km northwest of the ancient city of Bamiyan, once famous for its two monumental Buddha statues, destroyed by the Taliban in 2001. Getting to Band-e Amir requires a sense of adventure and determination.

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25 Most Colorful Lakes on Earth [pics]

When we leave things to the divine hand of Mother Nature, it’s truly amazing what she manages to pull out of the hat; only a gifted artist’s palette could compete. In this series of spectacular lake images we present a kaleidoscope of colours which encapsulate the sometimes surprising natural beauty of enclosed expanses of water. Enjoy!

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