Out of the blue, a photo from Nordhur-Isafjardharsysla, Vesturdir

Photographer's Note

Blue Laggon - Myvatn - North Iceland

Picture taken in Mývatn Nature Baths - Iceland´s newest geothermal spa. This is a way to enjoy nature with blue eyes.

Opened on the 30th of June 2004, Mývatn Nature Baths is the latest addition to the region´s many visitor attractions.

A designated nature reserve, Mývatn is an area of fragile beauty where tourist services have been developed in such a way as to cause as little disruption as possible to what is a unique and highly delicate ecosystem.

Drawing on a centuries-old tradition, the tastefully designed complex offers bathers a completely natural experience that begins with a relaxing dip amidst clouds of steam rising up from a fissure deep in the Earth´s surface, and ends with a luxurious swim in a pool of geothermal groundwater drawn from depths of up to 2.500 metres.

Containing a unique blend of minerals, silicates and geothermal microorganisms, the warm, soothing waters of Mývatn Nature Baths are beneficial to skin and spirit alike, creating a sense of wellbeing which lingers on as a lasting memory of your visit to this spellbinding area at Europe´s outer limits.

This picture has been published in: Detay M., Detay A.-M. — Islande - splendeurs et colères d’une île. Belin Ed. 208 p. (2010). ISBN 978-2-7011-5762-7

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aysem54 (36) 2007-10-28 19:26

Hi michel
It's a very nice area...I like blue and this photo is successful ...
Thanks for sharing...

Ayse

LuDivine (90) 2007-10-28 19:42

this is amazingly beautiful!!!! everything is gorgeous!excellent picture.
LuDivine

Guto (1738) 2007-10-28 19:47

It's a beautifull view, with brigth colors and a nice composition, with a person in silhouette and off-centred. Interesting note also. I wonder what was the ambient temperature outside the water.

ilghiz (708) 2007-10-28 20:02

The warmest cold picture I have ever seen

i9l2y1m8a8t3 (4814) 2007-10-28 20:47

the mist makes it so cool, soothing + the very blue water = a wonderful and avery relaxing photo. Cheers!

Luciano75 (0) 2007-10-28 20:49

Hello Michel

Nice view at Blue Lagoon....that`s why it`s called Blue Lagoon...right?.Composition is good.You add some blue filter?TFS

Regards,
Lucian

grantlp (2113) 2007-10-28 20:51

Hi Michel,
It definitely is a blue image.....so natural....so peaceful....and it looks very fresh to be in the warm water and icey temperatures. A well composed composition reflecting the woman as she views her beautiful surroundings. Well captured.
Cheers Grant

ecat (7) 2007-10-28 22:11 [Comment]

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testmaniac (13508) 2007-10-28 22:55

Hi Michel,great shot with perfect composition and POV!Is looking very beautiful place!
TFS and regards,
Philip

partha (14023) 2007-10-29 0:33

Hi Michel,
Dramatic atmosphere. The tonality of colour is simply brilliant.Placement of the girl is nice.
Regards.
Partha

Nolme (6829) 2007-10-29 1:27

voilà un endroit que j'aimerai connaitre. J'ai pu profiter dans le Landmannlauger d'un bain en source chaude : inoubliable.

baba_flies (8829) 2007-10-29 4:46

I love these blue-in-blue tones, Michel, and the tiny fog patches filling the cool air from the warm waters. This is really beautiful how you caught the atmosphere, and I would not mind standing there myself and get a little treat for my bones :) Very nice indeed, have a good day, Barbara.

Merline (0) 2007-10-29 7:58

Michel,
the same question as Annelise! Did you go in with the camera ? waterproof ?
It makes for a great feeling that close-up view, brilliant blues, brilliant light.
The girls looks almost surreal, great mood.I keep the place in mind for next time :op.

TFS

teutza (10590) 2007-10-29 8:34

wow..what amasing colours...and what an atmosphere..hm....this is a heavenly country...everywhere is something amasing too see!
great image
teo

Faros (12) 2007-10-29 9:47

Hi Michel,
Your picture is just like a dream, wonderful.

Phil.

tehanu_f (6896) 2007-10-29 10:20

Great shot! One can feel the heat and the cold at the same time. The blue tone is simply delicious. All in all, it is an absolutely charming, impressive image. Congrats.
Fusun

brevbrev14 (140) 2007-10-30 2:20

great image MIchel!
like in a dream!
fantastic composition and the place looks wonderful!
congrats!
i add i to my theme BLUE COLOUR 2
ciao!
Valeria

woladorsky (806) 2007-10-30 2:20

Hi Michel,

you took a marvellous moment. It is like a picture from another world. Just beautyful colors and blue tones.

Just a th perfect photo of my day!!

SALUDOS

rOLANDO

anes_lc (14968) 2007-10-30 4:12

hi michel :)
you have your fans also:)
great shot ...but how you did it?
you went inside with the camera?:)
i love this place...usualy i forget about taking pictures when i´m there :( i like only to relax...
well done my friend
anes

smarcell (19965) 2007-10-30 7:59

A great picture. An unreal environment. A science fiction image. Great !

miumiu (6117) 2007-10-31 8:02

Hello Michel!
Very beautiful view and idea!
Colours are excellent and clouds are very nice!
I like it!
Greetings
Agnes

marietom (34611) 2007-11-12 6:43

Bonjour Michel,

Jolie composition, avec des contre-jours sympas, et de beaux bleus.
Marie

ricard (653) 2008-02-26 5:14

Beautiful view, good composition, nice blues...
Thanks for sharing!