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The Waste Land
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Copyright: Leonor Kuhn (leonorkuhn) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2136 W: 155 N: 1870] (9378)
Genre: Places
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2007-03-19
Categories: Nature, Decisive Moment
Exposure: f/13.0, 1/400 seconds
More Photo Info: [view]
Photo Version: Original Version
Date Submitted: 2007-08-21 19:11
Viewed: 745
Points: 70
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
NATIONAL PARK OF TIMANFAYA

This National Park, with an extension of 200 km2, seems to confront us with an apocalyptical vision: this land was born of hundreds of fire-spitting volcanos.

In or on your preferred transport medium (bus or camel) you will traverse a sea of petrified lava and volcanic ashes. Some of the craters of the volcano Montaña de Fuego ("Mountain of Fire") are still active, and just centimeters from the surface temperature arrives to some 400ºC. If you pour water on a crater, it will vaporize in a fraction of a second, and if you put small branches there, they will start to burn immediately. . In some of the Restaurants in Timanfaya you even can have your steak grilled on a volcanic crater ...
After such a kind of lunch you certainly will be still more receptive for the miracles nature has done here ...

The last great volcanic out-break on Lanzarote was, by the way, in 1732, when large parts of the island were destroyed. In 1824 some smaller craters broke out again.

The island and the park were declared a World Biosphere Reserve by UNESCO in 1993. Timanfaya also is used by scientists to examine how vegetation returns to new land.

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"What are the roots that clutch, what branches grow

Out of this stony rubbish? Son of man,

You cannot say, or guess, for you know only

A heap of broken images, where the sun beats,

And the dead tree gives no shelter, the cricket no relief,

And the dry stone no sound of water. Only

There is shadow under this red rock,

(Come in under the shadow of this red rock),

And I will show you something different from either

Your shadow at morning striding behind you

Or your shadow at evening rising to meet you;

I will show you fear in a handful of dust."

(The Burial of the Dead, T. S. Eliot)

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This photo shows one of about a hundred volcanic cones in the National Park of Timanfaya. See two cars on the road.
See another shot of this place by our friend Zelanda.

http://www.red2000.com/spain/canarias/lanzarot/timanf.html
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Hello Leonor. Very strange landscape. The texture of the surface and the forms created by nature give this place a foreign, perhaps even out of this world look. Good perspective to capture this image and the inclusion of the road makes us realize that this place is on this planet.

Roberto

Hello Leonor,

The two volcanic peaks provide an effective bracket for the roadway , and the cars, in turn, offer a useful scale. What desolate countryside, and what a superb vantage point for this shot. Well composed, beautifully exposed. I had never thought of the volcanic origins of the Canary Islands, but of course that makes sense. They are right over the mid-ocean rift. Very good note to accompany the image, with a classic from TS Elliot.

Warm regards,

Bulent

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  • berek Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 3803 W: 176 N: 4787] (21478)
  • [2007-08-21 22:38]

Hi Leonor,
interesting nature place. its like a Mars. good light and composition. greetings.
B.Erek

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  • aloyho Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1155 W: 32 N: 1535] (5795)
  • [2007-08-21 23:20]

Hi Leonor,
This is indeed an interesting site and without looking at the cars I could not imagine the size of these cones. The textures are beautifully captures with the right tonal qualities. The two straight lines divide the space into exciting portions. Lovely shot!!
Regards.

Ola Leonor,
Your photo shows how barren this landscape is,
one imagines when there, you could be on the moon.
Like the glow from the molten lava below that your photo shows.
Nice capture, with good notes.
Thanks for sharing.
Regards
Rob.

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  • ChrisJ Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 8428 W: 887 N: 10891] (52753)
  • [2007-08-22 1:46]

Ola Leonor

I like the symmetry between the 2 volcanoes. A good, high pov, with the fg crater clearly visible. Reasonable sharpness considering the zoom. An interesting note on these Canary Island volcanoes. Tfs!

Hola Leonor... Me estoy aficionando muchísimo a los volcanes y por lo tanto tu foto no me es indiferente. Me gusta mucho el contraste, la composición, el detalle de incluir los dos coches. Además este parque Nacional, Timanfaya, es hermoso y has sabido plasmarlo. Bonita foto, un abrazo compañera.
Miguel

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  • delic Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1310 W: 63 N: 1646] (5738)
  • [2007-08-22 2:37]

Hello Leonor,
The volcanic cone and the barren land arouns it look imrpessive from your vantage point. I like the inclusion of the green plant in the corner as a show of life. Composition is very nice, but there is a sharpness problem. Regards,
Hakan

Hola Leonor,
Me ha sorprendido esta foto, tengo yo una casi igual
http://es.trekearth.com/gallery/Europe/Spain/photo561391.htm
Que un día quitaré para arreglar ese nivel del mar.
Es sorprendente los colores del cráter, parece que está encendido.
Buen trabajo
Saludos cordiales
Ros

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  • Charo Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1843 W: 9 N: 3205] (12900)
  • [2007-08-22 4:03]

Hola Leonor,
Conozco el lugar y este volcán con su cono iluminado es impresionante.
Estupenda captura en la que te falló un poco la definición, pero eso no le resta belleza.
Cordialmente
Charo

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  • Tue Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 4935 W: 56 N: 6796] (21853)
  • [2007-08-22 4:18]

Hej Leonor,
This is a very impressive view over the volcanic area. All black and grey and no green from trees or plants at all (apart from the bottom right hand corner; nice inclusion!). The texture on the ground is beautiful too. Well captured and thanks for sharing!
Regards,
Lars

Hi Leonor,
Great capture of this beautiful place.Superb colors and quality.Very well framed
Georg

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  • Fis2 Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2229 W: 134 N: 1132] (29026)
  • [2007-08-22 11:08]

Witaj Leonor!
Curious place, wonderful landscape. I like the colors and frame. Good job.
Regards
Krzysztof

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  • emilbo Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 739 W: 296 N: 483] (5659)
  • [2007-08-22 13:06]

Hola Leonor!
Très intéressante cette photo avec tous ces cratères et la route qui passe à travers. J'aime bien le creux du premier volcan bien éclairé. Je ne sais pas d'où vient la lumière, on dirait qu'elle vient de l'intérieur. Bonne composition et excellente note,
Salutations!...
Emilius

Hello Leonor,
Nice view of these old volcanos. This park seems to be beautiful. It seems that the picture is noisy, but I think it is the high compression due to the number of stone and small detail of the pictures?
Well done.
Salutations
Jacques

Strong nature, also wonderful, and beautiful image from you, Leonor, excellent high POV view and beautiful landscape of these amazing volcanos, well done, compliments.
Ciao
Vinicio

Olá Leonor!
Curioso você e o Peter postando fotos de vulcões no mesmo dia, gostei muito dessa, uma textura interessante no solo, felizmente não temos vulcões no Brasil, só políticos mesmo, mas acho que prefiro os vulcões...
Parabéns e Abraço!

Ola Leonor.
Fantastica foto,otima iluminacao.
Parabens.
Ralf

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  • zeca Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2540 W: 162 N: 3406] (14718)
  • [2007-08-22 20:42]

Olá Leonor! Que bela e diferente vista! Bom ver os carrinhos lá abaixo, dando-nos noção das dimensões e distâncias. Muito boa captura desta paisagem ao mesmo tempo estranha e bonita.
Abraço,
Zeca

Ciao Leonor,
bella ripresa per questi vulcani , molto bello il POV interessante la strada che divide i due vulcani .
ottimo lavoro
Giorgio

Bonsoir, mon amie Leonor,
Vue impressionnante de ces cratères encore en activité. Il ne faudra pas compter sur moi pour faire des expériences avec de l'eau !!!!
Une photographie de toute beauté. L'environnement donne l'impression d'être placé sur autre planète.
Amitiés.
Philippe

I have been to quite a few volcanoes in the last few years but I haven't seen one as stereotypical as this one here. Whilst I knew the Canary Islands were volcanic it had somehow escaped me that they still had some active ones. Amazing photo. The detail of the tiny ribbon of road is excellent for scale.
Kath

Olá Leonor

Muito interessante esta fotografia, me faz recordar dos meus livros de geografia...belo registro, cores e textura.
Grande abraço e parabéns!
Vera.

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  • paura Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 3433 W: 8 N: 2165] (17258)
  • [2007-08-23 18:49]

Leonor,
Incrível essa fotografia. Interessante ainda que o monte seja tão pequeno. Beleza de foto.

Paulo

Hola Leonor
felicidades, has estado en un gran lugar, creo que de los que merece la pena ver.
con tú imagen, has captado a la perfección, la singular belleza de esta zona volcanica, el encuadre con el crater en lado izquierdo, muy bien realizado.
buen trabajo
un abrazo

Olá Leonor,

apesar do tom apocatíptico da foto, não deixa de ser uma imagem esplendorosa. A desertidão é impressionante e particular. Pelo menos não lembro de ter visto algo pareceido até agora. Bela captura!
Abraço,
Carlos

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  • kLe Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 321 W: 103 N: 480] (1748)
  • [2007-08-25 1:01]

Hola Leonor
Impresionante foto. Lanzarote es uno de los sitios que aún no he podido visitar en España y al que quiero ir, sea como sea. Tu nota me ha parecido muy bien informada e interesante. Ya me está apeteciendo comer carne asada "à la volcanique".
Me gusta el contraste entre la negra tierra y el cráter de color más vivo. El coche blanco hace un papel importante ya que nos da una idea de las dimensiones de lo que estamos viendo

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  • Didi Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 5919 W: 3070 N: 7086] (26602)
  • [2007-08-26 0:45]

Hi Leonor
Very fantastic place.
It's seems that the eruption was recent because there is no trees.
Interesting point of view.
Well done.
Cheers.

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  • Cricri Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 3875 W: 83 N: 5115] (25158)
  • [2007-08-26 5:34]

ola my friend Leonor,
Vue impressionnante sur ce volcan toujours en activiter, les voitures sont minuscules a côté elle montre l'importance de la profondeur, bon détails et couleurs
good sunday for you
cricri

olá,
aquela linha que se vê é uma estrada?
gostei da perspectiva e das cores naturais?
fica bem Ana:)

Leonor,
The way you placed the two hills into the frame is fantastic, providing a nice and balanced picture.
Very nice,
Regards,
JB.

Oi Leonor, eu tambem estive neste local ha muitos anos atras. Naquela epoca eu nao tinha o interesse em documentar fotograficamente a minha passagem por la. E uma pena, pois a natureza e extraordinariamente bonita. Vc tambem comeu uma galinha a brasa do vulcao. O gosto e o mesmo mas a experiencia foi demais. Bela imagem que revive bons momentos!
Abracos, Peter

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  • Emile Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 3785 W: 135 N: 3937] (14732)
  • [2007-08-28 11:08]

Hola Leonor.
Impresionante lugar con varios volcanes en solo 200km2, tu punto de vista nos permite ver por lo menos dos de ellos, muy buena la inclusion de la carretera con los automoviles ya que nos sirven de escala para tener una idea de sus tamanos. Tu foto esta muy bien captada. Felicitaciones.
Saludos.

Hello Leonor,
It looks like the surface of a different planet. Your POV is great. Muted colours match the atmosphere of the image. The site looks really inetersting.
Well done! Congratulations :)
TFS
Barbara

Esta é uma imagem incrível, Leonor. Sem dúvida que é inspiradora do apocalipse, com todos estes cones cobertos de terra escura. Aqueles 2 carros a passar lá em baixo dão-nos bem a ideia do monumental que isto é. Não pensei que Lanzarote fosse tão árido. Gosto muito - que grande contraste com a minha tão verdinha :) Excelente nota.
Beijinhos,
ricardo

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  • xuaxo Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2287 W: 102 N: 1994] (3622)
  • [2007-09-23 13:28]
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Olá Leonor,
Realmente esta paisagem impressionante tem semelhanças com algumas de Cabo Verde, nomeadamente a secura da ilha de São Vicente e o vulcão na ilha do Fogo.
Nos Açores também cozem comida na terra vulcânica quente, com as panelas enterradas.
Um abraço,
F

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