Poza Azul
February 06, 2015
Photographer:Cesar Cantu
Summary Authors: Cesar Cantu; Jackie Phillips; Stu Witmer
Poza Azul in Cuatro Cienegas, Coahuila, Mexico, is best known for its crystal clear turquoise water. The limestone landscape here has been eroded by acidic groundwater creating a system of caves and subterranean streams isolated from other water sources and rich with minerals that provide the range of Caribbean-like colors. Stromatolites abound in the warm water (93.2 F or 34 C) of this unique ecosystem that is home to several species of fish including Minckley's cichlids and Mexican tetraa. Photo taken on December 24, 2014.
Photo details: Camera Model: Canon EOS 6D; Lens: EF16-35mm f/2.8L II USM; Focal Length: 16mm; Aperture: ƒ/8.0; Exposure Time: 0.0040 s (1/250); ISO equiv: 100; Software: Adobe Photoshop CS6 (Windows).