Crater Lake Blue

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“A certain blue enters your soul.”

~Henri Matisse

 

Crater Lake, National Park, Nature, Photography, Fujifilm X-T2, Oregon

Crater Lake and Wizard Island

 

Crater Lake was formed 7,700 years ago when a massive volcanic eruption left a deep basin where a mountain peak once stood. Centuries of rain and snow filled the basin forming a deep blue lake whose waters are of unmatched color and clarity. It’s the deepest lake in the United States. 

~National Park Service 

 

Crater Lake, National Park, Nature, Photography, Fujifilm X-T2, Oregon

Crater Lake

 

Crater Lake, National Park, Nature, Photography, Fujifilm X-T2, Oregon

Summer Snow

 

Crater Lake, National Park, Nature, Photography, Fujifilm X-T2, Oregon

Boat Crossing

 

Crater Lake, National Park, Nature, Photography, Fujifilm X-T2, Oregon

Crater Lake and Pines

 

Crater Lake, National Park, Nature, Photography, Fujifilm X-T2, Oregon

Wizard Island Detail

 

“National parks are the best idea we ever had. Absolutely American, absolutely democratic, they reflect us at our best rather than our worst.”

~Wallace Stegner

 

Crater Lake, National Park, Nature, Photography, Fujifilm X-T2, Oregon

Cloud Reflections

 

Crater Lake, National Park, Nature, Photography, Fujifilm X-T2, Oregon

Reflections

 

Crater Lake, National Park, Nature, Photography, Fujifilm X-T2, Oregon

Ripple Effect

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116 comments ›

  2. Dsupp
    August 18, 2019 • 4:01 am

    Fascinating details of how it came to be; & so beautifully captured- – Who knew? Tis Fun to travel so many places via your lens, eye & wonderous spirit Jane ! Thank you for sharing!

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  3. dorisgmeinerphotography
    August 16, 2019 • 1:33 pm

    wow Jane….so so beautiful !!!! love each Frame !!

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  4. LisaDay
    August 15, 2019 • 3:05 am

    I have been away. I am glad I found this post. So beautiful. I bet you it is cold – or can you not swim in it?

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  5. antonia_
    August 13, 2019 • 9:07 am

    Such beautiful photos!

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  6. aakanewicloudcom
    August 4, 2019 • 8:31 am

    OMG…absolutely spectacular!!!! WOW….i am truly blown away by these gorgeous shots Jane….a must see for sure!!

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  7. denisebushphoto
    August 1, 2019 • 8:53 am

    Wonderful! This is a place I have always wanted to visit. Now, seeing your fantastic images I’ve moved it up on my bucket list!

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  8. Dave Ply
    July 30, 2019 • 8:02 pm

    It’s somewhat embarrassing that although Crater Lake is only a 4-5 hour drive, it’s probably been 30 years since I’ve been there – and my wife never has. Your photos are a reminder, what the heck are we waiting for?

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  9. bluebrightly
    July 27, 2019 • 12:53 pm

    Yes, you surely got the blues, Jane! 😉 My favorite is “Cloud Reflections.” The “Wizard Island Detail” makes me want to get down there and explore.

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  10. David
    July 27, 2019 • 10:53 am

    Talk about a vivid blue color of the lake. Beautiful!
    Hello from Santa Fe. 🙂

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  11. Tina Schell
    July 25, 2019 • 6:45 pm

    How long ago was it that we were there together but not Jane? A very long time. How terrific that you were able to revisit and have another go at capturing the incredible scenery. Great series.

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  12. Steve Gingold
    July 24, 2019 • 1:18 am

    Wonderful collection of the beautiful Crater Lake scenery, Jane. Takes ‘blue’ to a lovely level and displays that the blues aren’t always woeful.

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  14. pattimoed
    July 23, 2019 • 6:38 pm

    I love those blues and crisp images, Jane!

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  15. Steve Schwartzman
    July 23, 2019 • 6:03 pm

    Lucky you. This is a place I’ve always wanted to visit.

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  17. Susan Gutterman
    July 23, 2019 • 4:08 pm

    Stunning, Jane! What a wonderful perspective you had from above the lake. Wallace Stegner is a favorite!

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    • Jane Lurie
      July 24, 2019 • 8:53 am

      Thanks so much, Susan. You’re right, it’s an exciting perspective looking down especially imagining the volcano blowing its top! Glad you like the quote….everyone should experience the tranquil beauty of the National Parks, 💙

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  18. YellowCable
    July 23, 2019 • 4:03 pm

    Love the cool color tone from the pictures. They help you feel cool in these hot summer days around here.

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  19. thereluctantpoet
    July 23, 2019 • 3:05 pm

    Awesome post and photos, Jane!

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  20. Ron
    July 23, 2019 • 3:01 pm

    One of those places on my “bucket list”. Thanks, little Sister, for taking halfway there.
    Hope you & Bob are well!

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  22. thirdeyemom
    July 23, 2019 • 2:45 pm

    Wow, your photos are absolutely breathtaking Jane! I have wanted to visit Crater Lake for years and just haven’t gotten there yet. Stunning shots!

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  23. Pete Hillman
    July 23, 2019 • 2:12 pm

    These are stunning vistas Jane!

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  24. Isabel F. Bernaldo de Quirós
    July 23, 2019 • 1:33 pm

    Wow, I love your gorgeous photographs, Jane. Thanks so much.

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  25. Poetpas
    July 23, 2019 • 1:05 pm

    Wow I love all the blues.. 🙂

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  26. solaner
    July 23, 2019 • 11:14 am

    Wow, Jane, what an awesome scene

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  27. plaidcamper
    July 23, 2019 • 10:23 am

    Beautiful blues – and the Stegner lines say it so well. Thanks, Jane!

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  28. Eliza Waters
    July 23, 2019 • 9:28 am

    SO gorgeous – I love that rich blue! Thanks for sharing these, Jane. 🙂

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  29. bayphotosbydonna
    July 23, 2019 • 8:38 am

    Gorgeously captured, I absolutely love “Cloud Reflections”! ❤

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  30. Allan G. Smorra
    July 23, 2019 • 7:57 am

    We visited Crater Lake last Fall and your photos bring back fond memories. Our friends took us on the drive around the Rim and it was spectacular.
    Ω

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  31. conspicari
    July 23, 2019 • 7:27 am

    These are lovely images, really captures the atmosphere of Crater Lake. It is one of my favourite places I have visited in the USA, camped overnight and watched the stars.

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  32. camerapacker
    July 23, 2019 • 6:43 am

    Group of unusually good landscape images which captured the color and sense of place.

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  33. Robert Parker
    July 23, 2019 • 6:01 am

    Beautiful! looks like distilled coolness to me. In that Boat Crossing photo, it looks like they’re beginning to write something in a beautiful cursive.

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  34. Ellen Jennings
    July 23, 2019 • 5:53 am

    Gorgeous presentation of a beautiful piece of nature, Jane! That blue is just amazing.

    I love the Wallace Stegner quote and think we need more parks to get us back to finding the best in us.

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  35. sharonbuehler
    July 23, 2019 • 3:52 am

    Now, that is BLUE.

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  36. Jane Iwan
    July 23, 2019 • 3:06 am

    Great perspectives, Jane. I loved the abstraction in Reflections.

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  37. paula graham
    July 23, 2019 • 2:40 am

    Blue…how I love your series…..

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  38. Michael Scandling
    July 23, 2019 • 12:29 am

    Celebration of Blue! Sacre Bleu!

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  39. harrienijland
    July 23, 2019 • 12:28 am

    Must be the ‘Yves Klein Blue’… Fine series, Jane!

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  40. Göran Pehrson
    July 23, 2019 • 12:23 am

    Wow, an amazing place. Beautiful images.

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  41. tangosbaking
    July 23, 2019 • 12:21 am

    Amazing photos!! ❤️❤️

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  42. blhphotoblog
    July 22, 2019 • 10:54 pm

    It is beautiful in a strange way. It looks a harsh environment is there much wildlife? Great landscapes Jane.

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    • Jane Lurie
      July 23, 2019 • 7:58 pm

      Thanks, Brian. We had a stellar day there!
      It can be harsh- it’s a subalpine climate at almost 7,000 feet with snow on the ground in summertime (although it’s warm) – they get over 500 inches a year. The surrounding areas are wooded and there’s an abundance of wildlife — birds, elk, bears, coyote and small mammals.
      I’m pleased you enjoyed the photos. 🙂

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  43. smilecalm
    July 22, 2019 • 10:50 pm

    so blue beautifully captured, Jane!
    nice having gotten its good angles with pleasant light.
    makes me feel like i’m there, kinda.
    i was there recently on my journey. i managed a few photos. 🙂

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  44. John
    July 22, 2019 • 9:15 pm

    Wow! Very beautiful pictures!😊

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  45. Yoshimiparis Photographie
    July 22, 2019 • 8:56 pm

    Absolutely fabulous.
    The National Parks of America are gigantic, diverse and breathtakingly beautiful
    Here in Europe, we do not have that (but we have something else), and I’m happy to see such images

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    • Jane Lurie
      July 22, 2019 • 10:18 pm

      Hi Yoshimi, I’m so glad you enjoyed this series. Visiting National Parks is a favorite thing to do- I find such beauty and serenity in them. You have much beauty where you live, too. Thanks very much for your comment and visit here. Merci beaucoup!

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  47. petergreyphotography
    July 22, 2019 • 7:23 pm

    How blue can it get. Beautiful pictures. The cloud reflexions are like little dot’s of cotton.

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  48. Gunta
    July 22, 2019 • 7:17 pm

    You’re inching closer to my neck of the ‘woods’. Have to admire your shots of Crater Lake. I’ve always found it to be an impossible challenge. I considered it to be a ‘one trick pony’ every time I’ve been there. Whatever the season. You, however, with your clear and clever eye made it into something special. I am, as ever, impressed with your vision.

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    • Jane Lurie
      July 22, 2019 • 9:19 pm

      Hi Gunta, You are so sweet– thank you, I really appreciate it. I bet with your skills you’ve gotten some great shots here. I do know what you mean, though- it’s a real challenge to settle in and find some landscape shots with that big circle and cone staring up at you. 😃 Since you’ve been, I’m happy that you like what you see here- it’s such a spectacular and overwhelming place!

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  49. de Wets Wild
    July 22, 2019 • 7:12 pm

    Oh wow, Jane!
    Such a fascinating geological feature!
    Such brilliant colours!
    And such beautiful images!

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  51. Joe
    July 22, 2019 • 6:45 pm

    Absolutely gorgeous image Jane 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

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  53. ~ i2pixel ~
    July 22, 2019 • 6:44 pm

    Beautiful work, Jane!

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  55. sloppy buddhist
    July 22, 2019 • 6:41 pm

    Only time I’ve been here it was snowing so beautiful Jane ☺️💫 smiles Hedy

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