Milky Way Pool

[Michael13]

"Malheur Maar is one of the most significant desert lakes on the continent, and is especially usefull for studying past climates. Malheur Maar fits the exact description of a true maar, meaning that no magma surfaced during an eruption. The water in Malheur Maar is about 6 feet deep, and there are about 50 feet of sediments underneath the water which fill up half of the original maar floor. Malheur Maar has contained water for the last 7,000 years. Polen, plant debris, and layers of tephra accumulate rapidly in the lake, which is located at the boundary between the sagebrush and the desert shrub communities." - Eastern Oregon Online

Malheur Maar is part of the Diamond Craters Volcanic Field, an official "Outstanding Natural Area" which is protected by BLM. I was there on a cold September night. The ground started getting mushy close to the water's edge so I had to back up to find a stable place for the tripod.

 

[Jameel Hyder]

Nice foreground for the MW. I like the complement of colors between the sky and the ground

 

[John Holbrook]

Very nice and impactful composition.

 

[AlanLichty]

Interesting looking place and not one I have ever visited. Looks neat as a foreground for the MW. Good place for astronomy shooting with next to no light pollution at all.

 

[BlackRockArt]

"Malheur Maar is one of the most significant desert lakes on the continent, and is especially usefull for studying past climates. Malheur Maar fits the exact description of a true maar, meaning that no magma surfaced during an eruption. The water in Malheur Maar is about 6 feet deep, and there are about 50 feet of sediments underneath the water which fill up half of the original maar floor. Malheur Maar has contained water for the last 7,000 years. Polen, plant debris, and layers of tephra accumulate rapidly in the lake, which is located at the boundary between the sagebrush and the desert shrub communities." - Eastern Oregon Online

Malheur Maar is part of the Diamond Craters Volcanic Field, an official "Outstanding Natural Area" which is protected by BLM. I was there on a cold September night. The ground started getting mushy close to the water's edge so I had to back up to find a stable place for the tripod.

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Michael, this is beautiful, nice choice of foreground.

Also, did you visit Lake Abert by any chance ? I have always wanted to see it but didn't plan the route.

Thanks

Oliver

 

[Michael13]

Thanks Guys!

Michael, this is beautiful, nice choice of foreground.

Also, did you visit Lake Abert by any chance ? I have always wanted to see it but didn't plan the route.

Thanks

Oliver

Yes, I swing by Lake Albert anytime I'm in the vicinity. It's not doing too well these days, every time I see it, it's smaller than before. Here's a good read on it's current state ...

Lake Albert Health Report

 

[Kyle Jones]

Very interesting result - I like it

 

[JimFox]

Very cool Michael, that is so cool how you composed this.

 

[Michael Liskay]

That is a head scratching and wonderful shot!

 

[Beth]

very interesting photo of a unique feature in the landscape.