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Isla de Ometepe


Isla de Ometepe
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Copyright: Marko Korkeakoski (loneroc) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 76 W: 101 N: 188] (1219)
Genre: Places
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2007-09-02
Categories: Nature
Camera: Canon EOS 5D, Canon 24-105/4L IS, Polarising filter
Exposure: f/11, 1/30 seconds
Photo Version: Original Version
Travelogue: Americas
Date Submitted: 2008-03-08 15:41
Viewed: 933
Points: 8
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Day 74: Isla de Ometepe, Nicaragua

Isla de Ometepe is situated on Lake Nicaragua. It has two volcanos and the whole island supports a very peaceful and relaxed atmosphere. You can find rainforests and different kind of plantations (coffee and tobacco mostly) Volcanic ash has made the soil fertile and it really shows everywhere – greens seem to be a bit greener here! I finally got rid of last minor symptoms of typhoid fever in the island. However, I had to give up my dream of hiking up to the Volcán Concepción because my body was not ready for full day of hiking.

This photo was taken early in the morning. Local fishermen were standing on their boats trying to catch fish by throwing nets on the water. Unfortunately Lake Nicaragua is facing a tough future – pollution is problem here, too.

This photo is part of Travelogue. Read it here

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Dia 74: Isla de Ometepe, Nicaragua

Isla de Ometepe está situado en el lago Nicaragua. Tiene dos volcanes y la isla es un lugar muy pacífico y relajado. Puedes ver selva y diversa clase de plantaciones (café y tabaco). Debido a la ceniza volcánica, el suelo es fértil - los verdes se parecen ser un pocito más verde aquí! Finalmente sobreviví los síntomas ultimos de la fiebre tifoidea en la isla. Todavía no podría camino hasta el Volcán Concepción porque mi cuerpo no era listo para actividades.

Tomé esta foto muy temprano por la mañana. Los pescadores locales están haciendo lo que saben mejor. Desafortunadamente el futuro del lago Nicaragua no parece bueno - la contaminación es problema aquí también.

Esta foto es parte de Travelogue. Leído le aquí
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HI Marco
I like your photo! Lovely clouds and the water ! Nice contrast !
Regards
Dorota

Hello Marko,
Very beautiful scene, superb sharpness and clarity, very nice composition and point of view, excellent depth of field and beuatiful vibrant colors and wonderful light.
Angela

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  • Isa-M Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Silver Note Writer [C: 179 W: 34 N: 14] (1867)
  • [2008-03-09 0:20]

Hello Marko!
what a tranqullity on your photo - great atmosphere - thank you for showing it !
The sky, clouds, lake and only 4 "details" -which brings value this photo ! GREAT !

Kind regards,
Iza :)

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  • Truja Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 676 W: 92 N: 1459] (4934)
  • [2008-04-01 23:03]

Hola Marko!

Estupenda fotografía!
Es cierto que la isla de Ometepe tiene un encanto especial, y los cielos en Nicaragua son dignos de las mejores fotos.
El pescado del lago esá contaminado, al igual que la mayoría de lagos del pais, rico en cultura con una gente maravillosa.
Gracias por compartir esta foto que tanto me recuerda el tiempo que viví allí.

Saludos des de Catalunya, Jordi

I'm glad you found some time to take this picture. The lighting is perfect. I love the way the boats seem to be lit up and the way the sky makes them seem so small. Well done!

Kate

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