Have you ever gone over your holiday photos and discovered that you have about 100 of the same picture just in different colours … well if you’ve been Disney World’s Magic Kingdom, then most probably. .. damn you Disney, damn you
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Photographing minerals
This is Wheal Maid Tailings Lagoon – one of the many Cornish mining areas.
A brief history – between 1976 and 1981 – the land was owned by Cornwall Tin and Mining Ltd and then Billiton Minerals UK Ltd, there are two lagoons separated by three dams. They were used to take grained mineral waste from the mill facilities at Mount Wellington tin mine. The land is now owned by Carrick District Council and is open to the public. 
The Environmental Agency were asked to carry out a assessment on the area after it was suggested that it could be causing failings in Quality Standards under the Dangerous Substances Directive in the local stream. The investigation found four main soil types at the site and identified the following chemicals: Arsenic; Cadmium; Chromium; Copper; Iron; Lead; Nickel; Zinc.
None of these pose a significant risk due to their low levels although the risk may come to those that stay in the area for too long wasting time trying to get a great shot of the water. :p The sun light plays a huge part in the colours that are seen along with the direction in which you are looking at it. Either way its well worth sticking around this area and getting some photos.
If you would like further pictures or information, feel free to ask and I shall try my best to answer (I have plenty of photos)
nixcean 