After you’ve heard what your students are noticing, you’ll probably hear the peppering of questions: What is that bulb thing? In this particular photo, kelp is used to dip seawater-soaked fabric into a vat of dye. The reddish, orange, and pink tones were created with leaves, branches and toyon, a coastal sage shrub native to California. Additional resources around the image:PHOTO ESSAY :: Eco Outfitters: The Making of a FibershedVISIT :: Fibershed: Local Fibers, Local Dyes, Local LaborREAD :: Fibershed MomentsSTEP 3: What next? Learning more about a photo leads to bigger questions and an opportunity to discuss broader issues and perspectives.