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dDDD_dD_DdDD t1_izkuyik wrote

I find the red / pink / salmon 🍣 hued snow captivating and am surprised no one has discussed that!

I’d assume the red is some sort of algae or photosynthetic bacteria? 🦠🩸

Is this normally observed in this area?

Edit: just infrared, darn I need to skim better. Wish it was red algae! 😂

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dougolupski OP t1_izkvgvb wrote

Interesting take, I mentioned in other comments this was shot on Kodak Aerochrome false color infrared surveillance film. It was used for reconnaissance in the military it turns greens into reds to help detect enemy positions

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dDDD_dD_DdDD t1_izkwflk wrote

So if it’s infrared film all that indicates a lot of melty bits right?

Do you know if this is standard, or would this be showing the increased extent of melt due to climate change impact? 🤔🫠🌎

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dougolupski OP t1_izky2j0 wrote

All the red is green grass, the grass reflects IR. What I may be assuming you see as melty bits are various rock formation that look rounded over from erosion. There is no snow present when I took this photo just late Autumn grasses and moss.

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dDDD_dD_DdDD t1_izzhnmq wrote

I see!

Thanks for explaining, guess it was my own cultural biases & preconceptions based on incomplete knowledge that led me to assume all that lush vegetation 🌾 was snow ❄️. Sorry! 😬

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