Crater Lake

Gallery: LandscapePosted June 12, 2013261 views8 comments

This is just and amazing geological phenomenon. 200 million years ago the volcano erupted in two stages to create a 1,9700 foot deep lake that is the fourth clearest lake in the world.

Many years ago a helicopter with three men from California toured the crater and got too close to the water, landing gear hit the water and crashed. Since the water temp is a constant 39 degrees, they were toast. They are still at the bottom. This is a two stitch horizontal pano in PS5.

Sony a77
20 mm f2.8 with cpl
LR 4.1 raw
Ps5 corrections and stitch

Comments

8 comments

Comment posted by Chet Dowell on June 12, 2013 at 11:03 AM

This is a very nice image from crater lake. I really like the pov you chose and the inclusion of wizard island. We were there around the first of May when there were 12 ft snow banks everywhere. Nice job! Chet

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Comment posted by Rick Turner on June 12, 2013 at 12:24 PM

Thanks Chet. The East road around the lake was still closed due to snow drifts so this was it for me.

Stunning place

Registered on February 18, 2012, 534 Posts, 2755 Comments

Comment posted by Wayne Jones on June 12, 2013 at 7:28 PM

Great view, Rick. At first look at the thumbnail, I thought it was taken from the air. The snow really helps this a lot, adding definition to overall shape.
Thanks for the info -- amazing place.

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Comment posted by scott lanz on June 12, 2013 at 9:05 PM

This is such an amazing place. I like the wide view you captured here, Rick. My only suggested would be to brighten the snow in the LLC (although I realize it is probably actually pretty gray this time of year). I had no idea about the constant water temp. Interesting fact.

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Comment posted by Howard Cheek on June 13, 2013 at 12:42 PM

Interesting info & anecdote Rick..
There was probably a guy with a camera on board, asking the pilot to get a bit lower for the shot

Very nice!

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Comment posted by Nick Bristol on June 13, 2013 at 5:21 PM

Rick, That is a very cool view! It does almost feel like an aerial shot. Thanks for the info too. Nice work.

Nick Bristol
Lone Rock, WI

Registered on February 1, 2004, 752 Posts, 14140 Comments

Comment posted by Brad Clinch on June 13, 2013 at 6:50 PM

Rick,
Great POV, I like how the small islands lead from the shore on out to Wizard. The clouds also add wonderful detail. I've been to Crater twice, once with weather like your image, and the second with low clouds and cold. Both trips were stunning!

Registered on January 5, 2013, 37 Posts, 261 Comments

Comment posted by Rick Turner on June 13, 2013 at 6:56 PM

Howard,

I hope he had a Nikonis underwater camera but at 39 degrees he had about 30 seconds to get his shot before it was all over. The story I got at Safeway in Ashville was there was no rescue because 1900 feet was a bit too deep to for and recover bodies.

Registered on February 18, 2012, 534 Posts, 2755 Comments