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16-JUL-2015

Power of Healing...

Spotted Lake, Osoyoos, BC - P1000892V1_Web.jpg

"We were fortunate to come upon this outstanding location during our
stay in Osoyoos!"

Praised, from times immemorial, as a healing lake, Osoyoos has become one of the most popular tourist attractions in Canada, because of its spotted look. Each circle is thought to have mythical healing powers.

Located in the Oskogan Valley, British Columbia, Osoyoos is one of the most mineral-rich bodies of water on Earth, featuring mostly sulfates of magnesium, calcium and sodium. During the summer, as the lake’s water evaporates, it leaves behind the minerals, which take the shape of pools. Each natural pool has a different color, depending on the type and concentration of the minerals, making Osoyoos a unique sight to behold.

Ever since ancient times, the Indians of the Oskogan Valley have considered the Spotted Lake a holy place that cured their every illness. Whether they were suffering from sprains, infections, skin diseases or body aches, they would get better by immersing their bodies in the lakes waters. Even during times of war, tribes would ask for truce, so warriors could come to Osoyoos Lake and heal their wounds.

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Gaétan Bolduc23-Feb-2016 17:43
Wonderful shot,thank you for sharing this exceptional scene.V
Paolo Peggi (aka Bracciodiferro)15-Aug-2015 18:59
Nice work,very well done.V
Paolo
Tom Munson11-Aug-2015 23:17
Beautiful work, Al. I need to go take a look at this.
Marco Valk08-Aug-2015 06:22
Extraordinary!
Yiannis Pavlis07-Aug-2015 03:35
Excellent taken from a great perspective
Alexander Kazakov06-Aug-2015 19:33
Just excellent! V
Bryan Murahashi01-Aug-2015 15:06
Wonderful scene and photo of this magical and untouched landscape.
Jeff Real31-Jul-2015 23:48
Those circles are truly amazing and what a beautiful photograph ~V~
Tom LeRoy31-Jul-2015 15:46
Extraordinary scene, really something that's quite unique in this world! Beautiful shot of this mystical place. V
Julie Oldfield31-Jul-2015 03:56
Excellent capture of this fascinating place. V
Buz Kiefer30-Jul-2015 23:16
Excellent photo of this highly unusual lake. Well done, Al, and the commentary was very interesting. Big vote.
Zeeby30-Jul-2015 21:01
An amazing lake so nicely captured! V+
Stephanie30-Jul-2015 14:32
What a cool, cool scene!!! Superb capture Al!!! B+++
Blandine Mangin30-Jul-2015 11:10
very nice ! v
Gill Kopy30-Jul-2015 01:20
Great shot and interesting info Al V
Sam Rua30-Jul-2015 00:28
Very cool. Spotted lake is on my bucket list of places to photograph because of its unique characteristics. This shot shows exactly why.
Graeme29-Jul-2015 23:16
A fantastic view of this beautiful landscape, Al!! VV
marie-jose wolff29-Jul-2015 21:13
amazing shapes on the lake surface! V
Colin Storey29-Jul-2015 18:24
Amazing place and beautiful image of this entrancing scene. Great info. v
joseantonio29-Jul-2015 16:33
Have never heard anything about this place.thank you for showing.V.
Walter Otto Koenig29-Jul-2015 16:13
A fascinating landscape, very well composed. "V"
hamery29-Jul-2015 15:49
What an artistic capture and masterfully composition with this great scene, Allan ! Love it !!! BV+++++
Gerard Koehl29-Jul-2015 15:29
Ce paysage est magnifique. V
Kim29-Jul-2015 15:20
Very beautiful landscape capture! V
Dave Petersen Photography29-Jul-2015 15:06
Really unique. The subdued colors and softer light makes the lake standout nicely. A well shot image that I like very much Al. Voted
globalgadabout29-Jul-2015 14:54
a remarkable place....your wonderful image has some restorative powers too..V
XiaoBernard9929-Jul-2015 14:51
very strange scenery, it is not a bond, it is a mine of liquid minerals
Jim Coffman29-Jul-2015 14:49
Very interesting and very well captured,Al !
Martin Lamoon29-Jul-2015 14:40
Thats interesting, and a great picture of the magical circles.
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