Crater Lake National Park
by Ben Prepelka
Title
Crater Lake National Park
Artist
Ben Prepelka
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Here in southeastern Oregon, Mount Mazama in the Cascade Mountain Range was thought to have collapsed after a violent eruption 7700 years ago. It, perhaps, was the largest volcanic blast in North America during the last 500,000 years. The 12,000 foot high mountain was reduced to an open, six mile wide crater, now filled with rainwater and snowmelt.
Here at the Crater Lake National Park the exceptionally clear blue waters of the lake have cast their spell for thousands of years with some of the earliest tales related by the Klamath Indians. Their tribal myths tell of a mysterious deep blue lake with a scared passage to another world.
During the winter months parks roads may be closed to vehicles as the area receives anywhere from 100 to 200 inches of snowfall. During the summer months, visitors are able drive around the lake to take in various viewpoints. Tour boats also offer a chance to get a close up look at the lake's enchanting waters.
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June 4th, 2022
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Steve Rich
Your work deserves to be featured in our group "The Meandering Photographer" Please consider adding this work to the "Feature History, The Meandering Photographer (Jan-Feb 2024)" active discussion thread. (l/f on 2-18-2024)
Gary F Richards
Outstanding Crater Lake NP composition, lighting, shading, excellent color and artwork! F/L voted
Hanne Lore Koehler
Spectacular winter capture of beautiful Crater Lake, Ben! Amazing color, reflections and composition! L/F
Gary F Richards
Spectacular Crater Lake National Park composition, lighting, shading, rich colors and artwork! F/L voted
Gary F Richards
Outstanding Crater Lake… composition, lighting, shading, beautiful color and artwork! F/L voted
Gary F Richards
Spectacular lake park reflections composition, lighting, shading, colors and artwork! F/L voted
Taphath Foose
Beautiful image, Ben!!! CONGRATULATIONS, your work is featured in "Your Best Work"! I invite you to place it in the group's "Featured Image Archive" discussion thread and any other thread that is fitting!! 😊
Luther Fine Art
Congratulations! Your fantastic photographic art has been chosen as a Camera Art Group feature! You are invited to archive your work in the feature archive discussion. There are many other discussions in the group where you can promote your art even further more.
Dr Debra Stewart's Gallery
Congratulations, your wonderful image has been featured in the Greatest of All Time group -- thanks for sharing it with us! Please feel free to add it to the most recent Feature Archive in the Discussion section (using the "embed" link on your image page)
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