The abstract art of nature; Australian salt ponds from the sky

The amazing aerial images of Tom Hegen, a German photographer from the Western Australian salt ponds, offers a new look at the area’s natural landscapes as if they came from another world. This collection depicts salt lakes that follow the traces of ancient river systems; In an area that has been influenced by climatic and geological phenomena for millions of years. With the decline in rainfall, the rivers were gradually filled with sediments and minerals, and the wind shaved the form of lakes that most days of the year are free of water; But when the rains are high, these river routes will be revived and create a spectacular view.

Using aerial photography, Hagen has recorded these landscapes from an unusual angle and made them artistic and abstract works. Live colors of salt ponds, from deep blue to bright white, along with the complex patterns of wind and water carved on the ground, make images that take the viewer to an unknown planet. The intense sunlight in these photos eliminates the shadows and shows stunning reflections of salt and water. These images not only show the beauty of nature, but also refer to the fragility of these ecosystems; Ecosystems that are vulnerable to climate change and human interference.

Hagen’s photography invites us to reflect on the complex relationship between human and nature. Australian salt ponds, often ignored, are displayed as hidden jewelry in the heart of the earth. These works are reminiscent of the beauty and surprise, even in the driest and most remote parts of the world.