Crater Lake defines the color blue. The lake rests inside a caldera formed about 7,700 years ago when a 12,000 foot volcano collapsed during a major eruption. Later eruptions formed Wizard Island, a cinder cone, which you see in the center of the lake. The lake depth is 1,943 feet and is 4-6 miles wide.
A day of amazing natural wonder!
Crater Lake and Wizard Island
So Blue…
Crater Lake and Pines
Nature’s Colors
Blue Edge and White Snow, Crater Lake
Blue Serenity
Jane Lurie Photography 
Hi Jane,
Your images are stunning and the entire landscape scene is so sharp and in focus.
I especially like Blue Serenity.
Keep up your great work!
Sylvia
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Hi Sylvia, Thank you very much! I’m so glad you enjoy these- it was a magical landscape spot. Appreciate your feedback!
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Blue indeed! and interesting facts 1,943 feet deep – !
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Hi Lynne- thank you! Yes, fascinating history of the whole area. Glad you enjoyed the photos.
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Jane, these are magnificent but I’ll bet you didn’t swim in that ice cold water…
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Hi Donna- Thank you! No swimming, just admiring…and shooting… appreciate you taking a look!
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I’m feeling ‘BLUE” is now a GOOD thing!! After seeing your photos!!! ahhhhhhh, sooooo peaceful……and beautimous!! (beautiful and fabulous!! a creative concoction!) xo B
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Barbie– Ha! Love your new word and yes, being blue is a good thing at times… it was a serene experience which, in a National Park in summer, is a trick. It wasn’t as crowded as we expected so we could relax and enjoy. Thanks so much for enjoying and commenting! xo
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Awe-inspiring! Simply breathtaking. Lovely shots!
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Tahira- thanks so much! I’m glad you enjoyed them. Appreciate your comment!
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WOW…stunning blue color….just beautiful…enjoy!!
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April- thanks! I have never seen a lake this blue!
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The colors are stunning, your adventures this summer have been quite something!
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Linda- thank you! It was eye-popping beautiful there. Glad you’re enjoying our summer journey.
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Beautiful pictures and place. K
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Thanks, Kathleen! Glad you enjoyed.
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LOL-must have been typing at the same time! Well done.
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Just magnificent !
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Thank you, Linda. Glad you enjoyed them!
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Looks like you two are having big fun together. Love the photos!
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HI Leslee- we wish we were together, however, we went on consecutive days after spending a few fun days together in Bend. Thanks for enjoying the photos and hope you are having a great summer! xo
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