This picture has been stitched together from 8 individual pictures. The Crater Lake was formed ~ 7700 years ago in the caldera after the eruption and collapse of Mount Mazama. It has the cleanest water in the USA, almost free of suspended particles, it is also very deep, that´s why the color appears as dark blue. The volcanic cone shaped island on the left is Wizard Island (4400 years old), the small islet on the right is named as Phantom Ship island.

Deep blue lake with surrounding snow and a view of Wizard Island.

Crater Lake, view from Grater Lake Lodge

Snow around Crater lake in the spring.

Composed with 8 4.5 minutes shots.

From the rim view of Crater Lake surrounded by snow. A view of Wizard Island.

Well, back from a very dreary weekend at Crater Lake. I had a great time digging and sleeping in snow caves with friends, but the weather was less...