Laguna Verde, Argentina

May 16, 2019

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May 2019 Viewer's ChoicePhotographer: Emanuel Vasquez 
Summary Author: Emanuel Vasquez 

Shown above is the endorheic basin of Laguna Verde (green lagoon) in the central Andes Mountains. The lagoon, actually a salt lake, lying 14,200 ft (4,350 m) above sea level, is primarily replenished by melting snow. The eye-catching turquoise color of the lake results from suspended sediments as well as the algae that thrive here.

Laguna Verde is surrounded by a series of towering volcanoes -- 7 of the world’s highest 12 volcanoes are found in the Central Andes. Photo taken on April 25, 2019.

Photo Details: Nikon D750 camera; 24-120; ISO 500; f10; 1/1200 second exposure.

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