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
That’s a great scene – lovely blues!
Rany Lutz
Thanks Kathy, It looks just like this, only much bigger. This view is just a corner.
Halcyon007
So spacious and peaceful. As Kathy said, they are lovely blues
Jeff Burns
Amazing depth to this photo. Fantastic
Rany Lutz
Thanks, Stuart and Jeff.
Mel Brackstone
What a fantastic place! Love that blue
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
beautiful shot!
Catalin Soare
Great perspective, beautiful colors
Rany Lutz
Thanks, Nichole and Catalin.
Mia1
Wow, This is beautiful. I am going to have to go there.
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
Another Great shot..This one is marvelous!best regards
Rany Lutz
Thanks again Antoine.
royce
Rany ,beautiful shot ,love the contrast…great job
Rany Lutz
Thanks Royce.
RonniLeigh
Wow this could become a mystical fantasy picture.
Rany Lutz
Thanks again, Ronnileigh!!
LCImagery
I must get down to crater lake, This is a great beauty of an image…
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 Ro...
Cool play of colors! Great shot!
Rany Lutz
Thanks, Carlo!!!!!
Gary L. Suddath
love the deep blue of the lake,that spot looks relaxing
marts1
Great shot
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
How beautiful
DawsonImages
Beautiful blues, classic view
Dennis Rubin IPA
Outstanding saturated colors, RL!
Joyce Dickens,...
Beautiful saturation on this image Rany; I never saw Crater Lake look this good! This is incredible!
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
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
Superb work.
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
Great shot of this icon Rany, fascinating info too.
aphoto4you
Rany LUTZ your work has been Instantly feautured on front page of US NATIONAL PARKS group
Antanas
amazing view, beautiful place
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
What a beautiful view, amazing blues, well done
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
Stunning! Unbelievable view of Crater Lake…awesome!
Helene Kippert
That blue is so intense – fantastic shot!
Kasia Kotlarska
Beautiful shot!
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
OH YEAH, one of my favorite places to go!! excellent job
owlspook
and when it blue eons ago it left boulders, if I remember correctly, as far north as the columbia river …
Scott d'Almeida
stunning,
carpenter777
wow this is so beautiful love the blue
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
This is wonderful. I love the deep blue of Crater Lake.
Rany Lutz replied
Thanks Cee.
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
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
outstanding