Down at the bottom of the red-rock canyons were crystal blue rectangles.

Not the blue like the sky above, but swimming pool aqua blue.

The contrast drew the eye away from the surrounding scenery.

That lovely blue was potash soaking up sun to evaporate.

It truly was crystal blue.

I was amazed by the process from above and even more curious up close.

I photographed the sign about how potash is made.

We drove past a creek containing escaped minerals.

Flow on the Go