Ogii Nuur Lake Photo

Photographer’s Note

"Ogii Nuur ('Nuur' is Mongolian for 'lake') is located in the valley of the Orkhon River, to the north of the main Khangai ridge in the Arctic Ocean Drainage Basin, 165km north of Arvayheer (47°46'N, 102°46'E). It is a mesotrophic, freshwater lake of 2,510 ha, with an extensive alluvial area of grassland, river, channels, pools and marshes at the western end. The maximum depth of the lake is 16m, but about 40% of the lake is less than 3m deep, and 50% supports macrophytic grown. The surface water temperature in summer reaches 18°C.

The lake is a very important breeding and staging area for a variety of waterfowl, particularly for Anatidae."

Source: http://www.jawgp.org/anet/mn002ea.htm

"Ogii Lake. This is a wonderful area for fishing, camping, and bird watching. It is 27 square km in area, and has pure water. The lake abounds in various types of fish and birds, which creates a incredible natural beauty. It also provides a favorable condition for research work and traveling. This lake is truly wonderful place for bird life. More than 150 types of rare birds dwell in Lake Ogii. That's why it is a place of special interest for researchers and naturalists. Considering this situation, we have started work building a special tower from where tourists can watch the birds and take photographs."

Source: http://otamecotours.com/web/index.php?tid=12

There is only one other upload of this lake on TE, & it's incorrectly shown as 'Tov' Aimag or province, which is east of UB. This area of North Hangay is 300 km west of UB. The ger camp I stayed in overnight, can be seen on the horizon top right. The lake is a good place to chill out, after long trip in a Gobi Desert. I will be very busy, over the next 3-4 days, so won't be uploading/crtiquing as often.

siolaw, robertosalguero, dareco, azaf1, japiey, Cretense, AiresSantos, ribeiroantonio, Cricri has marked this note useful

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siolaw (25702) 2008-06-27 22:15

Hi Chris,
You got the most out of a flat landscape from this fine POV giving depth and volume due to the curve of the lake. Deep blue looks great there! I appreciate also the excellent sharpness.
Greetings
Laurent

robertosalguero (2759) 2008-06-27 22:18

Hi Chris,

Beautiful place! The colour of the water just does it for me. I like the tones and the perfect sharpness of the image. The lakeshore also balances the image nicely. Nice work :-)

Roberto

dareco (17024) 2008-06-27 22:26

Oh I love this beautiful blue water!! A really beautiful scene. Very nice pov and good depth. TFS and have a great weekend.

bracasha75 (21707) 2008-06-27 22:27

Hey Chris
Beautiful line twin coast and water and this here is for walk right, place...
Thanks
Cheers,Braca

azaf1 (15541) 2008-06-27 23:26

Hi Chris
A very informative note on the Ogii Nuur with great information. I like the rich vivid colors and the beautiful curve created by the water.
TFS
Argiris

jurek1951 (25760) 2008-06-27 23:56

Hi Chris,
Superb picture of this wonderful seascape. Good POV, DOF and sharpness. Gorgeous light and colours. Very nice combination of blue,
Georg

japiey (9471) 2008-06-28 0:43

Hi Chris,

Fine shot.
The composition and colours are rich.
The deep blue waters are amazing.
Greetings :)
Take care, and see you soon...
My wishes for your works..
All the best.

jp

Gustaw (21670) 2008-06-28 3:12

Hi, my friend!
I see next very interesting view. I like your oryginal composition. Very interesting all nature. I like your river and desert. Good colours and light. Well done.
Marek

Cretense (54954) 2008-06-28 3:56

Hi Chris!

One more time an almost "surreal" and "extraterrestial" landscape in your gallery! Fantastic place! Great POV, fantastic perspective created by the shore of the lake, that leads the eye through the photo! Excellent composition, amazing colours! Congratulations!

Hercules

AiresSantos (41468) 2008-06-28 4:09

Hi Chris
Amazing colours in this simple but fine composition. I like your POV the curve of the sea
TFS and have a nice weekend
Aires

albertz (2310) 2008-06-28 4:55

A pleasing coastal scene where the water is at its best blue. I like how the grass follow the curve here. Nice shot, well done.

izmirli (2935) 2008-06-28 5:47

merhaba dear chris
excellent beach and depth.wonderful light and colours.good composition.well done.
best regards.
gürkan akçakır.

nwoehnl (118) 2008-06-28 13:30

Hi Chris. Good use of the wide angle to show the vast scenery, and well-chosen shooting position to benefit from including the curving shoreline of the lake. I appreciate the vivid natural colors and the comprehensive simplicity.

danyy (68088) 2008-06-28 14:16

Hello Chris,
le bleu intense des eaux donne très bien.
Le POV donne de la profondeur.
Best regards.
Daniel.

ysabaner (1067) 2008-06-29 0:28

Hi,
Vonderful colors and sharpness, sea and sun excellent. Well done.
Yahya

ribeiroantonio (21753) 2008-06-29 3:58

I really enjoy seeing your photos from Mongolia. It is an unknown country for me and you are doing extremely well showing it. This is another excellent picture with a superb blue lake and two nice parallel long curves. The wide POV is excellent and I ma just wondering what are those white things in the far background. A camp?
Antonio

Silvio1953 (40933) 2008-06-29 5:47

Hi Chris, splendid view from wonderful place with fantastic colors, very well done, have a good week end, ciao Silvio

Cricri (42894) 2008-06-30 11:02

Hi Chris,
Un POV qui donne beaucoup de profondeur et une jolie courbe du lac a l'eau douce et a la couleur bleu sublime, trés bel endroit
Good evening for you
cricri

Angshu (33346) 2008-07-01 0:26

Namaste Chris
This is a typically good use of the wide angle to show the scenery. The curving shore line with the lovely contrast between the aquamarine blue & the right makes very attractive viewing. A simple scene but a beautiful capture.
Regards
Angshu