Crater Lake
View of Crater Lake National Park, Oregon, USA, from a pullout on the West side. Wizard Island in the center. This is the smallest portion of the lake. The biggest part is on the other side of the Island. The lake is 6 miles long and 5 miles wide and almost 2,000 feet deep. It is an ancient volcano cauldron that sits on top of the Cascade mountain range. It is very accessible to visit, though. There is even wheelchair access.
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KathyT, 12 months ago
That’s a great scene – lovely blues!
Rany Lutz, 12 months ago
Thanks Kathy, It looks just like this, only much bigger. This view is just a corner.
Halcyon007, 12 months ago
So spacious and peaceful. As Kathy said, they are lovely blues
Jeff Burns, 12 months ago
Amazing depth to this photo. Fantastic
Rany Lutz, 11 months ago
Thanks, Stuart and Jeff.
Mel Brackstone, 11 months ago
What a fantastic place! Love that blue
Rany Lutz, 11 months ago
Thanks Mel, It is hard to capture the scope of this lake in a mere photo. You just have to be there!
Nicole Goggins, 11 months ago
beautiful shot!
Catalin Soare, 11 months ago
Great perspective, beautiful colors
Rany Lutz, 11 months ago
Thanks, Nichole and Catalin.
Mia1, 11 months ago
Wow, This is beautiful. I am going to have to go there.
Rany Lutz, 11 months ago
Thanks Mia. Yes, this National Park is one to see if you can. There is also many other beautiful lakes and rivers in the vicinity. You can fly into Medford airport and drive up in a few hours. The road up is a State Scenic Drive and there is a beautiful lodge to stay in overlooking the lake. Many famous people have stayed there!
Antoine Dagobert, 11 months ago
Another Great shot..This one is marvelous!best regards
Rany Lutz, 11 months ago
Thanks again Antoine.
royce, 11 months ago
Rany ,beautiful shot ,love the contrast…great job
Rany Lutz, 11 months ago
Thanks Royce.
RonniLeigh, 11 months ago
Wow this could become a mystical fantasy picture.
Rany Lutz, 11 months ago
Thanks again, Ronnileigh!!
LCImagery, 11 months ago
I must get down to crater lake, This is a great beauty of an image…
Rany Lutz, 11 months ago
Yes, it is a super drive around the lake and also the scenic loop from Roseburg to Diamond lake, and down to Medford is well worth the trip.
Carlo Cesar Ro..., 11 months ago
Cool play of colors! Great shot!
Rany Lutz, 11 months ago
Thanks, Carlo!!!!!
Gary L. Suddath, 11 months ago
love the deep blue of the lake,that spot looks relaxing
marts1, 8 months ago
Great shot
aphoto4you, 8 months ago
One fantastic composition of this lake…Last year i photographed that area…..at later date i will upload…U CAPTURED it at its best
JennyDean, 8 months ago
How beautiful
DawsonImages, 8 months ago
Beautiful blues, classic view
Dennis Rubin IPA, 6 months ago
Outstanding saturated colors, RL!
Joyce Dickens,..., 6 months ago
Beautiful saturation on this image Rany; I never saw Crater Lake look this good! This is incredible!
madvlad, 5 months ago
going here is like going to the center of your soul? if you are alive and have one this place always brings tears to my eyes and i thank god each time i drive up there and see this
Rany Lutz in reply to madvlad’s comment, 5 months ago
So true. There are a few special spots on this earth that are natural cathedrals and this is one IMO. I want to get some more quality shots there under low light conditions this year.
Later,
Rany
madvlad, 5 months ago
i used to vacation in utah with my daughters and lord, there every few yards it seemed to cry camera please you,d go bunko,s there i had a ton of slides, of it but when my wife died, i giave them to my girls, i started in photography 60 years ago and switched to painting,and ceramics later, i now have a cheap camera for taking pictures of my art, your photo,s are quite good! i live close to the lake and see it every year if i can thanks for your visit i live in klamath falls since 89
Carlos Teófilo, 5 months ago
Superb work.
aphoto4you, 4 months ago
breathtaking…like i am standing right there….u did perfect composition with a island…awsome…...Thanks for submiting to a US NATIONAL PARKS GROUP
Travis Easton, 2 months ago
Great shot of this icon Rany, fascinating info too.
aphoto4you, 2 months ago
Rany LUTZ your work has been Instantly feautured on front page of US NATIONAL PARKS group
Antanas, about 1 month ago
amazing view, beautiful place