Salt Pans of Zebbug, Gozo, Malta

by Unbounded Art

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Salt Pans of Zebbug, Gozo, Malta

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Unbounded Art

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This photo displays the salt pans of Zebbug, Gozo, which are found along the shoreline near Marsalforn. The salt pans are still in active use, and a local family harvests the salt and sells it worldwide. You can see the salt reflecting the turquoise blue of the Mediterranean Sea.

The photo captures the traditional salt pans in Zebbug, Gozo, Malta. These salt pans, carved directly into the coastal rock, form a grid-like pattern that stretches towards the sea. The shallow depressions are filled with seawater, which, when left to evaporate under the sun, leave behind sea salt.

The landscape is dominated by the contrast between the golden, sunlit rock and the deep blue of the Mediterranean Sea. The sea appears calm, with a rich, vibrant blue color that suggests clear, warm waters. The coastline at the base of the salt pans is rugged, with rocky outcrops where the water gently laps against the shore.

The sky, though not visible in this particular frame, is implied to be clear and sunny, as evidenced by the bright lighting and shadows cast by the rock formations. The sunlight casts a warm glow over the scene, highlighting the textures of the rock and the shimmering surface of the water in the pans.

This image showcases the unique method of salt production in Gozo, emphasizing the island's connection to the sea and its traditional way of life. The serene and rustic beauty of the salt pans reflects Gozo's historical practices and the natural landscape's interaction with human activity.

I took this photo in June 2020 while hiking along the Gozo coastline.

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June 4th, 2023

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