Wai-O-Tapu wonderland
Wai-O-Tapu (Māori for “Sacred Waters”) is an active geothermal area just north of the Reporoa caldera in New Zealand’s Taupo Volcanic Zone.
Here the lake is formed by the surfacing of one of the largest hot springs in the area. It is roughly circular with a diameter of 65 m and a depth of 62 m. The surface temperature of the water is 74 °C and bubbles of carbon dioxide can be seen continuously rising to the surface, giving the pool its name.
The pool’s distinctive orange edge is caused by the minerals orpiment and realgar, both sulphides of arsenic.
EOS A2, Fuji Velvia 50.
©T.Middleton2008
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Robyn Carter
Did you like rotorua? Waiotapu is probably the best volcanic area of the region :)
Cheers
Robyn
EvaMcDermott
Interesting landscape. Great color and comp!
Globalphotos
Great shot Tone, hope you enjoyed your steam bath !! Love this particular area the colours around the champagne pool are incredible !!
Anuja Manchana...
I have been to this place. It is so magical and you have nicely captured it.
Will Barton
Such a beautiful but deadly environment. Wonderful job capturing it with a great POV.
Michael Bermi...
Awesome shot, has all the right stuff to make it a beautiful framed print.
Ashley Ng
Love the Champagne Lakes! It’s a great thermal wonderland here (best of the 3 I thought). Great capture. Brings back great memories and smells.
Geoff Coleman...
Vivid and just so beautiful – you really have captured it at it’s best – the colours are just stunning as is the composition.
Tony Middleton
thanks for everyone’s comments !
The entire volcanic belt running through the Nth Island was of interest to me as it’s one type of landscape that we are not blessed with in Australia…
ShaneBooth
Stunning image Tony, colours and comp are too good
kathywaldron
gorgeous colours!
Adrian Rachele
Oh i want to be there. Lovely image.
Rany Lutz
Lovely composition!!
MattTworkowski
Awesome work Tony.
SD Smart
Breathtaking image… your collection of work is very inspiring.
Tony Middleton
thanks everyone ! feedback such as this is also very inspiring.
Sara Lamond
Wow – what a wonderful image, with the curve of the shoreline mirrored in that mist. Great stuff.
Alateia
MY HOME MY HOME!!!
DawsonImages
Wonderful comp and some nice atmosphere with the steam
STEPHEN GEORGIOU
Fantastic shot Tony, this shows passion and dedication to your work.
I love the shrouded steamy mountains drawn in with the red rock line perspective!
completing a crisp composition.
Well done and thanks for showing us all!