I am often thankful that I have spent most of my life in locations that did not experience extreme natural disasters or weather. Victoria is no exception (imagine the sound of me knocking wood here). While the rest of the continent/planet seems to be plunged into blizzards, tornadoes, droughts, floods, tidal waves and earthquakes, Victoria remains pretty much the same as usual - weather that generally ranges from mildly uncomfortable to fairly pleasant. And, although the volcano pictured above (
Mount Baker) seems to be looming over the city rather ominously, it's actually about 80 kilometers (50 miles distant). It looks closer through the 400mm telephoto lens I was using a few days ago when I took this photo from the summit of Highrock Park in Vic West.
Is it a dead volcano or is there a little possibility that it come to life again.
ReplyDeleteIs it a dead volcano?
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Great photo Benjamin... that lens really flattens out the perspective...
@s.c.: It's been quite a long time since Mt. Baker had any big or dramatic eruptions but it is classed as an active volcano and occasionally spews steam and smoke. While there are no expectations of an eruption, since nearby St. Helen's blew up the officials are monitoring Mt. Baker closely.
ReplyDelete@Mike: Thanks for that info and your kind words. I just got the 400mm and am still discovering all its potentials. Expect some moon shots!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful clear shot of Baker. It was always hazy and hard to see when I saw it from the island.
ReplyDeleteThat is a magnificent mountain!
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