Crater Lake

Crater Lake  by Rany Lutz

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.

Crater Lake belongs to the following groups:

AMERICA's National Parks and WILDLIFE Habitat
  • KathyT

    KathyT, 12 months ago

    That’s a great scene – lovely blues!

  • Rany Lutz

    Rany Lutz, 12 months ago

    Thanks Kathy, It looks just like this, only much bigger. This view is just a corner.

  • Halcyon007

    Halcyon007, 12 months ago

    So spacious and peaceful. As Kathy said, they are lovely blues

  • Jeff  Burns

    Jeff Burns, 12 months ago

    Amazing depth to this photo. Fantastic

  • Rany Lutz

    Rany Lutz, 11 months ago

    Thanks, Stuart and Jeff.

  • Mel Brackstone

    Mel Brackstone, 11 months ago

    What a fantastic place! Love that blue

  • Rany Lutz

    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

    Nicole Goggins, 11 months ago

    beautiful shot!

  • Catalin Soare

    Catalin Soare, 11 months ago

    Great perspective, beautiful colors

  • Rany Lutz

    Rany Lutz, 11 months ago

    Thanks, Nichole and Catalin.

  • Mia1

    Mia1, 11 months ago

    Wow, This is beautiful. I am going to have to go there.

  • Rany Lutz

    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

    Antoine Dagobert, 11 months ago

    Another Great shot..This one is marvelous!best regards

  • Rany Lutz

    Rany Lutz, 11 months ago

    Thanks again Antoine.

  • royce

    royce, 11 months ago

    Rany ,beautiful shot ,love the contrast…great job

  • Rany Lutz

    Rany Lutz, 11 months ago

    Thanks Royce.

  • RonniLeigh

    RonniLeigh, 11 months ago

    Wow this could become a mystical fantasy picture.

  • Rany Lutz

    Rany Lutz, 11 months ago

    Thanks again, Ronnileigh!!

  • LCImagery

    LCImagery, 11 months ago

    I must get down to crater lake, This is a great beauty of an image…

  • Rany Lutz

    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 Rodillas

    Carlo Cesar Ro..., 11 months ago

    Cool play of colors! Great shot!

  • Rany Lutz

    Rany Lutz, 11 months ago

    Thanks, Carlo!!!!!

  • Gary L. Suddath

    Gary L. Suddath, 11 months ago

    love the deep blue of the lake,that spot looks relaxing

  • marts1

    marts1, 8 months ago

    Great shot

  • aphoto4you

    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

    JennyDean, 8 months ago

    How beautiful

  • DawsonImages

    DawsonImages, 8 months ago

    Beautiful blues, classic view

  • Dennis Rubin IPA

    Dennis Rubin IPA, 6 months ago

    Outstanding saturated colors, RL!

  • Joyce Dickens, IPA

    Joyce Dickens,..., 6 months ago

    Beautiful saturation on this image Rany; I never saw Crater Lake look this good! This is incredible!

  • madvlad

    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

    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

    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

    Carlos Teófilo, 5 months ago

    Superb work.

  • aphoto4you

    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

    Travis Easton, 2 months ago

    Great shot of this icon Rany, fascinating info too.

  • aphoto4you

    aphoto4you, 2 months ago

    Rany LUTZ your work has been Instantly feautured on front page of US NATIONAL PARKS group

  • Antanas

    Antanas, about 1 month ago

    amazing view, beautiful place

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