A natural swimming pool, a photo from Quintana Roo, Southeast

Photographer's Note

See WS on request too...hehehhe
A cenote is a deep natural pit, or sinkhole, characteristic of Mexico, resulting from the collapse of limestone bedrock that exposes groundwater underneath. Especially associated with the Yucatán Peninsula, and some nearby Caribbean islands, cenotes were sometimes used by the ancient Maya for sacrificial offerings. The term derives from a word used by the low-land Yucatec Maya, "Ts'onot" to refer to any location with accessible groundwater.
Cenotes are surface connections to subterranean water bodies.While the best-known cenotes are large open water pools measuring tens of meters in diameter, such as those at Chichén Itzá, the greatest number of cenotes are smaller sheltered sites and do not necessarily have any surface exposed water. The term cenote has also been used to describe similar karst features in other countries such as Cuba and Australia, in addition to the more generic term of sinkholes.
Cenote water is often very clear, as the water comes from rain water infiltrating slowly through the ground, and therefore contains very little suspended particulate matter. The groundwater flow rate within a cenote may be very slow at velocities ranging from 1 to 1,000 meters (3 to 3,000 ft) per year.In many cases, cenotes are areas where sections of cave roof have collapsed revealing an underlying cave system, and the water flow rates here may be much faster: up to 10 kilometers (6 mi) per day. Cenotes around the world attract cave divers who have documented extensive flooded cave systems through them, some of which have been explored for lengths of 100 km (62 mi) or more.
Cenotes are formed by dissolution of rock and the resulting subsurface void, which may or may not be linked to an active cave system, and the subsequent structural collapse of the rock ceiling above the void. Rock that falls into the water below is slowly removed by further dissolution, creating space for more collapse blocks. The rate of collapse increases during periods when the water table is below the ceiling of the void, since the rock ceiling is no longer buoyantly supported by the water in the void. Cenotes may be fully collapsed creating an open water pool, or partially collapsed with some portion of a rock overhang above the water. The stereotypical cenotes often resemble small circular ponds, measuring some tens of meters in diameter with sheer drops at the edges. Most cenotes, however, require some degree of stooping if not crawling to access the water.

UNA PISCINA NATURALE
Guardate anche il WS a grande richiesta
Cenote (pronunciato in spagnolo messicano [se'note]) è il nome dato in America Centrale e Messico meridionale a un tipo di grotta con presenza di acqua dolce. Il nome deriva dalla parola Maya dz'onot. Attualmente il termine è usato anche per descrivere fenomeni carsici simili in altre nazioni come l'Australia, dove sono semplicemente chiamati sinkholes e contengono profondi laghi di acqua dolce con trasparenza cristallina che attirano speleosub da tutto il mondo.
La formazione dei cenote viene fatta risalire a stadi di basso livello marino nel corso delle glaciazioni pleistoceniche. Rappresentano grotte carsiche parzialmente o totalmente collassate. Cenote allo stadio di maturità sono simili a piccoli laghi circolari o lagune con cascatelle ai margini. In alcuni casi i cenote sboccano in oceano. In questo caso si ha una mescolanza di acqua dolce e salata, e si può osservare uno strato torbido che rappresenta l'aloclino. Questo fenomeno si può presentare molti chilometri nell'entroterra, generalmente ad una profondità di 20-30 metri.
Cenote Park, situato a Playa del Carmen, Quintana Roo, Messico, contiene molti cenote. Questi danno accesso ad un esteso sistema di grotte allagate come la grotta Nohoch Nah Chich. Grotte come la Dos Ojos sono meta di speleosub e di ricerche organizzate per esplorare il sistema sotterraneo.Los Tres Oyos , situato a Santo Domingo, Repubblica Dominicana, zona di rifugio per la vita silvestre.

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Taha13 (0) 2012-06-12 1:12

Hello Luciano
Wonderful photo,great colors and super nature.very well done.TFS

Silvio1953 (98001) 2012-06-12 1:20

Ciao Luciano, ma dopo la foto te lo sei fatto il bagnetto?
Gran bella visat di un'incredibile piscina naturale, fantastici colori, magnifica ambientazione, ottima foto, bravo, ciao Silvio

Budapestman (82620) 2012-06-12 1:22

Hi Luciano,
a splendid place to the relaxation, indeed. I like the composition and the beautiful colours, the atmosphere of the photo is wonderful, Tfs! Have a nice week! Kellemes hetet kívánok!
György

carlo62 (12492) 2012-06-12 1:30

Ciao Luciano
non credo a quello che dice Silvio, secondo me prima ti sei fatto il bagnetto, credo sia irresistibile.
Bella immagine, molto fresca e rilassante, sei riuscito a trasmettere molto bene queste sensazioni.
Buona giornata
Carlo

ciakgiak (30329) 2012-06-12 2:11

Ciao Luciano,
gran bel posto e gran bella foto.
I colori e la limpidezza dell'acqua (fredda?) hanno dell'incredibile, in Sicilia c'è qualcosa di simile vicino Avola, conto di andarci presto!
Un caro saluto
Giorgio

ChrisJ (86798) 2012-06-12 2:46

Ciao Luciano

Looks like a great spot for a swim on a hot humid day. Amazing green color of the water with good sharpness & nice reflections in the crystal clear water. The bathers animate the scene. The guy sitting alone on the rock shelf breaks the pattern superbly. Tfs!

timecapturer (30226) 2012-06-12 3:17

Hi Luciano
idyllic scene and waters that just look so beautiful and inviting. Having had solid rain here in southern England for 48 hours and cold as winter this would make an appealing and attractive escape. Gorgeous greens and light make this so impressive.

Regards - Brian.

asajernigan (19669) 2012-06-12 3:20

Ciao Luciano,
This is a nice shot of this peaceful place. The people add points of interest for the scene. The lighting and color is great and the photo has nice sharpness.
TFS,
Asa

dta (51294) 2012-06-12 3:30

Ciao Luciano ,
Qu'il doit être de délicieux de se baigner dans une telle piscine aux eaux émeraude . Un vrai paradis . MAis à quelle température est-elle ?
Amicalement

coolravi19 (549) 2012-06-12 3:44

Hi Luciano

Excellent capture, the photo really gets across the message in your note....This place is so amazing that one would really like to swim at such a beautiful place.....Very nice nice color saturation & light balance ......Very well done.

TFS
Regards,
Ravi

Sonata11 (28235) 2012-06-12 4:29

Hello Luciano,
this is just dreaming aboy that. Relaxing all the way. I needed soooo badly. I cann't wait for my vacation. I love this shot and a love the executing. Awesome. Excellent job. Congrat.
All the best,
Barbara

angel66 (1006) 2012-06-12 4:44

Ciao Luciano
con il caldo che fa oggi quando ho cliccato sulla tua foto l'ho trovata molto 'rinfrescante', come un drink alla menta!
Posto magnifico e rilassante. Mi piace anche la cornice con il nome. Perfetta!
Buona giornata
Ciao
Giuliana

danos (73926) 2012-06-12 4:46

Ciao Luciano,
Ohh yes this is a nice and the same time time a pleasant scene with the visitors of the area to enjoy their bath in this tnatural swimming pool.
Lucky you were there,in the clear waters in the WS,to enjoy the fantastic environment.

Have a good afternoon,Danos

Sergiom (39122) 2012-06-12 5:29

Ciao Luciano,

J'ai eu le plaisir de me baigner à cet endroit et il faut bien l'avouer, l'eau est magnifique et très limpide. Un beau moment dans un monde de verdure.

Amicalement

Serge

sacimar (25957) 2012-06-12 5:30

Ciao Luciano,

this is a good place to have a bath...I see you enjoyed this pool!I like the color of the water, good details and presentation,

Best regards,

Sergio

Miguel82 (7693) 2012-06-12 5:36

Bonjour Luciano
A magnific docuement about this geological phenomenon
Good reportage about cenotes, it is indeed fresh water
Fine colors and excellent sharpness
a good pov and nice details
Regards

maria-v1981 (10403) 2012-06-12 6:24

Hello Luciano,
It should be actual a paradise this place. The emerald waters are crystal and perfect for a dive into. The colours are just magnificent.
Enjoy the evening,
Tfs,
Maria

dkmurphys (36727) 2012-06-12 7:34

Ciao Luciano,
A relaxation scene in a superb natural place. Well seen!

Daniel

jmdias (45774) 2012-06-12 7:50

luciano

I can imgine how marvelous these areas are and the way tourists can use it. nice image showing people enjoying the moment and the beauty of this natural corner. TFS.

hugs

jorge

cornejo (17988) 2012-06-12 8:10

Ciao Luciano, le mie congratulazioni per questa bella immagine e interessante di questa piscina cristallina acqua color smeraldo, immagine molto buona, forte, ben incorniciato, con bella luce e colore, ottimo lavoro ben fatto e interessante. TFS.
Buon pomeriggio e felice settimana il mio amico. Cordiali saluti e auguri.
Angel.

berek (31903) 2012-06-12 8:17

Hi Luciano
what a beautiful place.i love clear water with interesting atmosphere. Well, framed.
Greetings.
Burak

bayno (16141) 2012-06-12 9:22

Ciao Luciano ho sentito parlare molte volte di questi laghi ma non ho avuto il piacere di visitarli, con la tua foto hai rafforzato la mia voglia e se ricapito da quelle parti non me li lascio scappare.
Il colore dell'acqua è fantastico...direi verde smeraldo...sembra che la gente in acqua se la godi proprio...come d'altronde tu nel WS....ehehehe...gran bella foto...ben eseguita e di gran qualità...
buona serata...
Valter

eldancer1 (16970) 2012-06-12 9:55

The water look so invintingly fresh and warm! Indeed it is a beautiful natural swimming pool. Nicely captured with good pov and dof with nice details. Love the colors. WEll done, tfs.

baclama (15563) 2012-06-12 10:17

les cenotes sont vraiment tres esthetiques et s'y baigner est quelquechose d'extraordinaire, je trouve...
merci pour ce beau partage aux couleurs plutot verde que azul!!
bonne soirée
vero

JFS (32053) 2012-06-12 11:29

CIAO LUCIANO,
wHAT A PLEASURE TO DIVE IN THESE CRYSTAL WATERS! THE IMAGE IS SO REFRESHING!
HAVE A GOOD NIGHT!
JUAN

siudzi (23837) 2012-06-12 12:14

Hi Luciano,

This must be a wonderful place with crystal clear water. Love your work full of interesting tones and details. Very well done. Thanks for sharing.

Regards,
Malgorzata

serp2000 (29144) 2012-06-12 12:20

Ciao, Luciano,
just a page of a touristic booklet.))) this scene reminds me a swimming in the pool of waterfall near Luang Prabang in Laos. Good cool procedure in the tropical day. TFS!
Best wishes,
Serghei

Jeppo (17623) 2012-06-12 12:52

bello fare il bagno in un cenote. l'ho fatto anch'io...quasi 6 anni fa. dopo aver visto chichen itza andammo a rinfrescarci in uno di questi: acqua bella fresca, bei colori....meglio cmq non pensare che erano usati per i sacrifici umani!
ciao
jeppo

mauro61 (52527) 2012-06-12 12:54

ciao Luciano,
un piccolo paradiso con la luce che gioca bei riflessi sull'acqua.
Immagine dall'ottimo taglio in cui viene privileggiato al massimo lo splendore del posto,
saluti
maurizio

Gigidusud (7956) 2012-06-12 14:07

Ciao Luciano,
Fantastica piscina naturale che da voglio di fare il bagnetto.Splendida foto con bei colori,mi piace molto!
Un caro saluto.
Gigi:)

chris04stop (6787) 2012-06-12 16:30

Che bella foto, serena! Splendidi colori! Un vero capolavoro, anche di riflessi cangianti, Luciano! E' tutto così perfetto e bellissimo...basta non pensare a quando i Maya ci sgozzavano le vergini, sacrificandole alle loro crudeli divinità. E allora quelle acque erano tutte rosse di sangue...Ma certi brutti pensieri vanno rimossi, giusto?
Anna Paola

npecanhuk (53861) 2012-06-12 19:47

Ciao Luciano!
It seems to be a very pleasant place... a quite inviting picture of it!
I love those colors!
Chosen pov, composition and exposure are highlights here too!
TFS - congrats,
Cheers,
Neyvan

annjackman (13177) 2012-06-12 23:01

Hello Luciano,
Crystal clear water and the colour of emeralds - beautiful! A very sharp picture with good textures on the rocks. This looks like an idyllic location. I like the WS very much - looks like great fun!
Best wishes, Ann

emka (58024) 2012-06-12 23:26

Ciao Luciano,

I like WS, nice to see you taking bath in the cenote. wonderful natural swimming pool. I imagine hot day and then this cool clear water.. Was the water deep there? had you to jump? marvelous colours.

WArm regrads

Malgo

Fis2 (73032) 2012-06-13 0:36

Witaj Luciano!
A very curious place.
Very impressive water effect.
Good frame and colors.
Well done.
Have a nice day
Krzysztof

mesutilgim (67888) 2012-06-13 0:51

Hello Luciano,
A perfect capture; with all the positive elements of a perfect TE entry !
Pov, light, colors and layout; last but not least very good and usefull notes.
Everything here is just topclass !
By the way it has also a cooling effect.
TFS and best regards
from the boiling İstanbul
MESUT ILGIM

papagolf21 (76465) 2012-06-13 1:40

Bonjour, cher Luciano,
Quel spectacle ! ce n'est pas juste de faire "baver" les amis ! ;o)
L'endroit est trop beau ! Cela donne des envies d'évasion.
Merci, Luciano, de nous faire rêver.
Amitiés.
Philippe

tyro (13021) 2012-06-13 2:07

Ciao Luciano,

A very interesting note indeed about Cenotes - I have seen pictures of these on the television during Natural History documentaries.

But what a picture! The colours and the obvious clarity and transparency of the water are amazing.

Gorgeous colours, lovely light, perfect exposure and stunning sharpness.

Did you go for a swim?

Beautiful!

Kind Regards,

John.

lpi (4424) 2012-06-13 2:18

Salut Luciano!
Un superbe endroit pour se baigner!
J'aime les couleurs et le paysage.
Amicalement,
Lpi

delpeoples (44900) 2012-06-13 4:37

Caro Luciano

Anche se fa freddo qui in Australia, la tua foto mi ha fatto la voglia di nuotare. Bellissima l'acqua limpida. La gente danno un bel grafismo e dinamismo. Ottima anche la tua nota. Totalmente nel spirito di TE.

Un abbraccio
Lisa

TopGeo (37994) 2012-06-13 6:28

Hi Luciano
Great composition, framing and light management!
Beautiful photo with many impressive elements!
idyllic scene in green waters with effect! Perfect time that just look pool so beautiful and inviting.
best regards
Geo..

tedesse (22073) 2012-06-13 11:35

Hi Luciano!
A great place to relax. Fantastic POV, superb colors, excellent sharpness.
Very nicely done.
Best regards
Tadeusz

baddori (18984) 2012-06-13 12:57

Luciano
Questi crolli , qui a differenza di alti luoghi hanno creato la migliore piscina possibile .
Grandemente frequentata con gioia
GF

macjake (39207) 2012-06-13 16:23

Hi Luciano
thanks for the self portrait in the WS, thats a funny one! Guess you had to sneak that one in didn't you! haha
lovely colors and illumination, it really pops out off of the screen.
even though i can't swim, it looks like fun :)
nice shot and surely nice memories.
cheers
craig

gezimania (6162) 2012-06-14 0:03

Ciao Luciano,

The vivid green colour of the water is really inviting.. A right choice to summit for such hot days.. Complimenti !

Selnur

Nicou (97543) 2012-06-14 0:53

Hlelo

quelle pureté de l'eau sueprbe ce traceu verte set bleue qu'il sont de la chance ces biangeurs fantastique cpatage.

bravo et amitié

Nicou

jlbrthnn (79773) 2012-06-14 4:05

Ciao Luciano,
L'acqua verde smeraldo è bella, non può resistere alla tentazione di nuotare. Non vedo i bagnanti, i danni;) Un paesaggio bello e interessante. La foto è di ottima qualità. Bravo.
buongiorno
Amicalement
Joël

adramad (27544) 2012-06-14 5:26

Hello Luciano.
Superb composition, presented in a magnified with this framework, the cenote water is a beautiful color that reminds me more of an emerald color, its brightness and colors are fantastic, an image with people bathing, we conveys the feeling of enjoyment and entertainment.
Well done.
Have a great evening.
Best regards.
Luis.

pajaran (36149) 2012-06-14 7:17

Dobar dan.
Vrlo interesantan i dobar tekst o mestu, sa datim podacima ...
Dobra ostrina snimka, kontrast i prikaz lepim bojama.
Dobar rad i kompozicija, lep trenutak.
Lepo mesto za odmor i kupanje.
Sve najbolje.
Paja.

Google.

Buon pomeriggio.
Articolo molto interessante e buono sul sito, con i dati forniti ...
Buona nitidezza, il contrasto e la visualizzazione dei colori bellissimi.
Buon lavoro e composizione, bel momento.
Bel posto per rilassarsi.
Tutti i migliori.
Paja.

gildasjan (38166) 2012-06-14 7:59

Bonsoir Luciano
Une image bien composée avec la partie supérieure au 1/3.J'aime beaucoup cette variation de teintes dans les verts.
Bonne soirée
Amicalement
gildas

alpi1500 (1376) 2012-06-14 8:57

Hi
Nice natural colors and good composition.
Have a nice day.

Cricri (86327) 2012-06-14 12:25

Ciao Luciano
Un lieu verdoyant avec une couleur limpide de l'eau qui donne envie de s'y baigné, ben oui comme toi :-) je me demande si tu est allée te baigner avec les dauphins au parc de Xcaret à Playa del Carmen , c'est absolument génial :-)
Belle soirée
cricri

mohammad_H (6574) 2012-06-15 8:52

hello
قاب قشنگ.چشم نواز و زیبا با کنتراست مناسب از نمای اب
وضوح مناسب .مدیریت در نور
روز خوبی داشته باشید
Splendidamente incorniciato. Eye-catching e bella con un buon contrasto con la vista
Risoluzione appropriata. Management in luce
Buona giornata

siamesa (27449) 2012-06-15 17:49

Boa noite Luciano

Perfect for diving. This green colors is impressive. As always a superb photo. Congratulations.
Abraços
maria

abmdsudi (26215) 2012-06-16 5:47

Hi Luciano
Wonderful natural pools set on the edge of this beautiful natural forested area. Lovely shot and the person adds interest as well, great light well exposed and composed taken at a perfect time of day. Such peaceful setting and the lovely tones and reflections make me feel very serene, and you've done a great job of retaining detail in the foreground. What I particularly like about this is that the sun is not too overpowering. Great shot my friend.
Congrats, TFS
Best regards

jemaflor (68837) 2012-06-17 0:27

Salut Luciano,
Ces eaux sont vraiment une invitation à la baignade rafraîchissante ... quelle limpidité et jolie tonalité verte, c'est lumineux et bien pris avec ces baigneurs qui animent la vue bien cadrée en fond d'image par ces rochers.

agjika (4001) 2012-06-17 12:04

Hi Luciano,
Very nice caption. I learned to swim in very similar circumstances!

Thanks for sharing

Aleks

ikeharel (37222) 2012-06-19 3:51

An amazing green pond, Luciano, reminding me a mint color.
Fabulous place, well collected in pic.
Ciao
Ike

Bluejeans (64221) 2012-06-19 5:17

Ola Luciano ,
Que lugar brutal :) 5 estrelas para tomar banho , também quero igual :( , bem cristalina a agua , boas cores e luz , parabéns!!
Um abraço Gonçalo

ymrk (14929) 2012-06-27 10:01

Ciao caro amico!
I would like to be there now :)) so succesful angle off vision,congrats... :)

y.

REZA_V (700) 2012-07-01 10:51

Hello
Very beautiful image with good lighting. Excellent composition
With respect

ines8 (5838) 2012-07-13 5:34

Wonderful photo, una vera meraviglia!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Complimenti,
ines

lestans (16770) 2012-07-22 23:41

Meraviglioso posto! E la foto è bellissima, fatta benissimo
Ciao!!
Livia

tatadalou (3235) 2012-07-29 8:44

Ciao Luciano,
Capisco perché volevi andare a nuotare nell'acqua in modo cristallino! Ottima la gestione di chiarezza luce e superba. Grazie per la tua nota molto informativa.
Delphine

JudyR (1657) 2012-08-02 17:42

Hi Luciano -- Incredibly attractive photo. I appreciated the description of the area as well. Your choice of a black frame with tiny green line draws the eye into the shot and makes me want to join the swimmers. Terrific! Thanks. Judy