Crater Lake

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.

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Crater Lake  by Rany Lutz
Crater Lake  by Rany Lutz
  • KathyT

    KathyT

    That’s a great scene – lovely blues!

  • Rany Lutz

    Rany Lutz

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

  • Halcyon007

    Halcyon007

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

  • Jeff  Burns

    Jeff Burns

    Amazing depth to this photo. Fantastic

  • Rany Lutz

    Rany Lutz

    Thanks, Stuart and Jeff.

  • Mel Brackstone

    Mel Brackstone

    What a fantastic place! Love that blue

  • Rany Lutz

    Rany Lutz

    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

    beautiful shot!

  • Catalin Soare

    Catalin Soare

    Great perspective, beautiful colors

  • Rany Lutz

    Rany Lutz

    Thanks, Nichole and Catalin.

  • Mia1

    Mia1

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

  • Rany Lutz

    Rany Lutz

    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

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

  • Rany Lutz

    Rany Lutz

    Thanks again Antoine.

  • royce

    royce

    Rany ,beautiful shot ,love the contrast…great job

  • Rany Lutz

    Rany Lutz

    Thanks Royce.

  • RonniLeigh

    RonniLeigh

    Wow this could become a mystical fantasy picture.

  • Rany Lutz

    Rany Lutz

    Thanks again, Ronnileigh!!

  • LCImagery

    LCImagery

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

  • Rany Lutz

    Rany Lutz

    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...

    Cool play of colors! Great shot!

  • Rany Lutz

    Rany Lutz

    Thanks, Carlo!!!!!

  • Gary L. Suddath

    Gary L. Suddath

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

  • marts1

    marts1

    Great shot

  • aphoto4you

    aphoto4you

    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

    How beautiful

  • DawsonImages

    DawsonImages

    Beautiful blues, classic view

  • Dennis Rubin IPA

    Dennis Rubin IPA

    Outstanding saturated colors, RL!

  • Joyce Dickens, IPA

    Joyce Dickens,...

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

  • madvlad

    madvlad

    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 replied

    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

    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

    Superb work.

  • aphoto4you

    aphoto4you

    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

    Great shot of this icon Rany, fascinating info too.

  • aphoto4you

    aphoto4you

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

  • Antanas

    Antanas

    amazing view, beautiful place

  • Rich Gale

    Rich Gale

    Randy, I think this must be one of those must vist places, well your image makes me want to vist maybe one day!!!!!, thats the problem with these photo sites you just see so many beautiful places.
    Anyway great image very well done.
    Rich.

  • Kathleen Hill

    Kathleen Hill

    What a beautiful view, amazing blues, well done

  • kcranmer

    kcranmer

    Always wanted to visit Crater Lake…I hear it’s one of the most cleanest lakes around because it doesn’t fill up with dirty water rushing down the mountains, beautiful rany!

  • DWarren

    DWarren

    Stunning! Unbelievable view of Crater Lake…awesome!

  • Helene Kippert

    Helene Kippert

    That blue is so intense – fantastic shot!

  • Kasia  Kotlarska

    Kasia Kotlarska

    Beautiful shot!

  • scotthartzel

    scotthartzel

    Oh my gosh, I’ve not been there yet but seeing this I can’t wait to visit there. Thanks for giving me something to look forward to…Scott

  • dpennyor

    dpennyor

    OH YEAH, one of my favorite places to go!! excellent job

  • owlspook

    owlspook

    and when it blue eons ago it left boulders, if I remember correctly, as far north as the columbia river …

  • Scott  d'Almeida

    Scott d'Almeida

    stunning,

  • carpenter777

    carpenter777

    wow this is so beautiful love the blue

  • Jason Connolly

    Jason Connolly

    That colour is so vivid, excellent image, I love it so I have decided to say,Runy:

  • Rany Lutz replied

    Thanks Jason!

  • Cee Neuner

    Cee Neuner

    This is wonderful. I love the deep blue of Crater Lake.

  • Rany Lutz replied

    Thanks Cee.

  • Harry Snowden

    Harry Snowden

    I’m always amazed at how blue and reflective this lake can be. Beautiful Rany!

  • Rany Lutz replied

    Thanks Harry. After seeing your new HDR of the lake, I am less satisfied with this shot. :)

  • Dyle Warren

    Dyle Warren

    Oh wow, this is beautiful Rany!! I’ve never seen this lake but it looks like I’ve been missing a stunning place. Great capture!

  • Scott  d'Almeida

    Scott d'Almeida

    outstanding

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