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19-FEB-2016


The geothermal water has a unique composition, featuring three active ingredients – Silica, Algae & Minerals.

The blue colour comes from the silica and the way it reflects sunlight. During summer there can also be a hint of green in the water. This is the result of the algae, which multiplies quickly when exposed to direct sunlight.

However, and this might come as a surprise to you, the water is actually white. If you pour it into a transparent cup, it will always have a milky white colour. The sun simply makes it look blue!

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Martin Lamoon05-May-2018 20:45
A fine scene and interesting details.
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William Barletta04-May-2018 16:11
Simply magical ~V~
Stephanie04-May-2018 10:06
WOW! A surreal scene! Beautiful capture! BV
Frank Brault03-May-2018 21:33
Awesomely moody! V
giselle borgwardt03-May-2018 20:32
A phantastic invitation to the Saga world!
Charlene Ambrose03-May-2018 16:52
Awesome image! V
Yaki Zander.03-May-2018 16:24
Beautiful work!
chris morton03-May-2018 15:50
an amazing colour
danad03-May-2018 14:46
Oneiric image ! BV.
globalgadabout03-May-2018 14:42
the tricks of light that can mislead the eyes!!....superb, atmospheric image..
Pieter Bos03-May-2018 14:31
Wonderful place. Very well captured. ~V