View over the rooftops of Roussilon by SunriseGirl
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Wikipedia states,"Roussillon is famous for the rich deposits of ochre pigments found in the clay near the village. The large quarries of Roussillon were mined from the end of the 18th century until 1930. Thousands of people found work in the quarries and factories. Nowadays the mining of ochre is prohibited here, in order to protect the sites from degradation or even complete destruction."
Here you can see some of the red clay peeking out from among the greenery.
Comments (5)
MrsRatbag
What a lovely view, and the roof tiles really add a great dimension!
durleybeachbum
We have the same clay in Devon. Lovely pic.
helanker
Wonderful view. I really like the trees in the forground :)
Katraz
WOW what a great view.
junge1
Great capture!