Centre Of The Earth
Wai-O-Tapu Thermal Wonderland, near Rotorua New Zealand
This is known as the Champagne Pool, due to the presence of carbon dioxide bubbles. For more information, see
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Champagne_Pool
For me one of the best shots I have ever taken, everything seemed to fall into place with this one.
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Andy2302, 10 months ago
Unworldly photo. Could you tell us where it is?
Stefan Trenker, 10 months ago
wow – great atmosphere with the steam and the different “water colors”
Michelle Boyer, 9 months ago
Fabulous image
Emma Turnbull in reply to Andy2302’s comment, 9 months ago
Thank you. It is Rotorua, New Zealand. More details are here http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Champagne_Pool
Emma Turnbull in reply to Stefan Trenker’s comment, 9 months ago
thank you :)
Anne Smyth, 9 months ago
really interesting elements in this image – well done and draws the viewer in. Anne
Jenni77, 9 months ago
amazing! I’ve always wanted to go to Rotorua…..I will definitely have to check out this place.
The steam looks amazing
Anette Tyler, 8 months ago
Wow, great capture
Joanne A. Bradley, 8 months ago
Stunning capture. Mother Nature provides powerful images. The DOF is great. The rusty water color is amazing!
AnnieD, 8 months ago
This is fantastic. Absolutely wonderful!
dehk, 8 months ago
Wow this is absolutely fantastic, capture the energy very well.
crashandburn, 8 months ago
The power of nature is amazing, and u captured it, great job!!
Murray Swift, 8 months ago
Great image, lucky we can almost smell it :)
cameraman, 8 months ago
stunning shot!
Jim Ross, about 1 month ago
This is a lovely scene, good work Emma
Emma Turnbull in reply to Jim Ross’s comment, 22 days ago
thank you very much, it is amazing place :)
Emma Turnbull in reply to cameraman’s comment, 22 days ago
thank you very much :) sorry for the late response
Emma Turnbull in reply to Murray Swift’s comment, 22 days ago
oh that would be lucky :)
Emma Turnbull in reply to Michelle Boyer’s comment, 22 days ago
thank you very much Michelle, sorry for the delayed response
Emma Turnbull in reply to Anne Smyth’s comment, 22 days ago
thank you very much – I was really lucky with this one
Emma Turnbull in reply to Jenni77’s comment, 22 days ago
it is an amazing place for sure :)
Emma Turnbull in reply to Anette Tyler’s comment, 22 days ago
thank you very much Anette, sorry for the delay in responding
Emma Turnbull in reply to Joanne A. Bradley’s comment, 22 days ago
thank you very much Joanne, sorry for the delayed response :)
Emma Turnbull in reply to crashandburn’s comment, 22 days ago
thank you very much :)
Emma Turnbull in reply to AnnieD’s comment, 22 days ago
thank you very much :) sorry for the delay in responding