The delicate white tufa towers formed where freshwater springs percolate up from the bottom of the lake.

柔和、白色的钙华塔形成于淡水泉从湖底渗透出来的地方。

Serene Scene 平静的场景

This photo of the towers was taken during wintertime. The more recent calcareous, or calcium carbonate, deposits that make up the tufa formations are closer to the bottom and lighter in color.

这些钙华塔的照片是在冬季拍摄的。钙质或碳酸钙越近现代，所构成凝灰岩地层的沉积物越靠近底部，颜色也比较浅。

Sunset on the Towers 钙华塔上面的日落

A sunset casts a warm glow over the tufa formations as seagulls forage for dinner.

当海鸥在寻找晚餐时，夕阳在凝灰岩地层上面投射了温暖的光辉。

Alabaster and Azure 光洁雪白和天蓝色

The tuPennalafa towers are seen in this reflection in Mono Lake's calm waters. However, the water's serene surface is sometimes disturbed by circular wave patterns that are caused by bubbles from freshwater springs rising to the top.

在莫诺湖平静的水面上反射出图喷那拉发塔（tuPennalafa towers） 。然而，湖水的宁静表面有时被圆状的波动图形所干扰，它是由气泡从淡水泉往上升到顶部所引起。

A Soft Sunset 柔和的日落

This stunning shot shows the towers' reflections against the salmon pink sky, with the periwinkle haze of the Sierra Nevada Mountains in the background.

这张极好的照片显示了反衬在橙红色天空里的钙华塔，背景是内华达山脉里玫瑰色的薄雾。