Sulfur is a fascinating element.

It is Earth’s fifth most common element to be found in the natural world.

It typically manifests as a minerala sulfide or sulfate.

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Between northern China and southern Mongolia lies the Gobi Desertfrom sand dunes to mountains to deep springs.

Its mineral content has kept the surrounding area barren.

However, the minerals and their gentle wash across the earth have built painterly layers of bright colors.

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Earth tones are punctuated by shocking pinks and and brilliant sea greens.

He enjoys venturing into remote places which test the physical limits of the photographer in pursuit of colorful images.

To learn more about his stunning work and to explore more images, check out hiswebsite.

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Photographer Jonas Daley photographed the beautiful sulfur water of the Aiken Spring in China’s Gobi Desert.

He uses infrared photography to capture landscape and aerial images in the style of magical realsim.

Scroll down to explore more stunning images of this natural wonder.

Photographer Captures Aiken Spring, Known as the Devil’s Eye, in the Gobi Desert

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Sulphur Spring from Above

Aiken Spring, a Sulphur Spring

Photographer Captures Aiken Spring, Known as the Devil’s Eye, in the Gobi Desert

Photographer Captures Aiken Spring, Known as the Devil’s Eye, in the Gobi Desert

Aiken Spring, a Sulphur Spring

Sulphur Spring from Above