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Blue Pool
Blue Pool
orvaratli


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Challenge: Free Study 2010-06 (Advanced Editing VII)
Camera: Canon EOS-5D Mark II
Lens: Canon EF 16-35mm f/2.8L USM
Location: Hveravellir, Iceland
Date: Jun 17, 2010
Aperture: f22
ISO: 100
Shutter: 30 sec
Galleries: Landscape
Date Uploaded: Jun 30, 2010

 Finally most of the highland roads in Iceland are open after winter closures. Now since I have a 4x4 I can venture into the highlands and mountains to areas previously to difficult to access by my old Opel Astra (although it got extensive training in offroad driving).

This is the geothermal area called Hveravellir in central Iceland on a route called Kjölur. 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 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 Weather observers have now been replaced by automation and electronics.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.

Statistics
Place: 6 out of 341
Avg (all users): 6.8824
Avg (commenters): 8.1667
Avg (participants): 6.7745
Avg (non-participants): 7.2059
Views since voting: 3070
Views during voting: 258
Votes: 136
Comments: 9
Favorites: 6 (view)

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AuthorThread
 07/09/2010 09:31:25 AM
I was expecting this to ribbon with a 7+ score. This image deserves that in every respect!
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 07/08/2010 05:54:51 PM
Mögnuð mynd Örvar - Fantastic shot!
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 07/08/2010 05:36:54 AM
Absolutely stunning image, going straight into my favourites.
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 Comments Made During the Challenge
07/07/2010 03:58:59 PM
I would say this is the best among the free study entries... brilliant color on water and sky... waiting to see the EXIF information... great effect... one of my favorites too... good luck
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 07/04/2010 10:11:45 PM
Breath taking in it's simple beauty - well photographed and pped.
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 07/02/2010 10:35:54 PM
Wow! What can you say. It's amazing!
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 07/02/2010 02:02:44 PM
what an amazing landscape and so beautifully and masterfully captured
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 07/01/2010 11:41:45 PM
Great color here, and an almost erie softness to the water.
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 07/01/2010 11:28:34 AM
Iceland? Either way...beautiful!
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