Monday, 21st June 2010
Blue Pool
by Orvaratli
This is the geothermal area called Hveravellir in central Iceland. The area was first inhabited by outlaws, fleeing from punishment and hiding in the mountains. This area provided some shelter and warmth during the harsh winter months. Early in the 20th century a manned weather station was constructed here, seen here on the top of the hill. Weather observers have now been replaced by automation and electronics.
This pool has a striking blue color which reveals its beauty in twilight conditions. The color comes from silica rich minerals in the pool.
Orvaratli
Website: www.arcticphoto.is
Blue Pool by Orvaratli was photo of the day on Monday, 21st June 2010. It is tagged Iceland. You can leave a comment below.
17 Comments
Anurag
The dawn/dusk provides a glorious color contrast to the image. What a wonderful time to take the shot!
Congratulations Orvaratli.
claudia otte
great Picture
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Malta Photography
What A great Shot indeed. Did you use some sort of filler flash or just long exposure ?
Su
I have said this before Orvaratli, what a beautufl country you have, you always thrill us with such unique shots. Congrats
Heidi Anne Morris Photography
beautiful capture :O) nice wide angle too
Victoria Shelton
Stunning photo, great story! Thank you!
Marie Dunphy Harding
The water looks so pure and clean. Thank you for the prologue; it makes the area even more interesting.
renee
Such a stunnin shot indeed. Congrats
mike
Nice natural scenery.
Michael
Stunning shot. Usually the blue water comes from the reflection of the sky, making this surreal.
susolov
Very interesting… who knew? Thanks for a great photo and background info.
orvaratli
Thanks for the comments everybody.
Malta Photography: I use Gradual Neutral Density filters to darken the sky and thus brightening the foreground as well.
planet lover
Thanks, Orvaratli. I love your pictures and your country.
Morkel Erasmus
lovely colours and light!
Pauline Jones
This is unreal; what amazing colors.
Photo Buffet
Thanks both for an outstanding photo, and for the background info. You have a great eye and I love the color and light play. Congratulations!
Shirley Hill
I love your work Orvaratli, colours are amazing.
Such beauty we have on this wonderful planet.
Thank you for sharing your time and country with us all.