Lake Kanas,Xinjiang<br>(Another view)

Another view of Lake Kanas from the hill top. We were shortbreath after climbing thousand over steps to have a bird's eye view of this Lake.

 

If you remember, I have not unveil the mystery legend surrounding Lake Kanas ( For more image info, pls click the link. )

Here's the legend :

Over a thousand years,it is said that some animals drinking along the lake, like horses and cows, have been dragged into the lake & swallowed by the "lake monster" over time. Sometimes even some people boating in the lake have disappeared mysteriously.

In 2003, some local officials, who inspected the security of the lake, saw two huge subjects flying out of the water as high as 20 meters, before quickly diving back into the water. Moreover, some tourists have also seen a similar phenomenon.

It is said that the monster is actually a kind of rare fish named Hucho taimen in Chinese, also called huge red fish, with the longest one measuring up to over 10 meters.

Thanks for viewing & feedback. Click image if you want to know the

legend of this lake :-)

Nice diagonal composition, and the colors are good for a "postcard" ;-) Thanks for the story behind.

Super-excelente. luz, encuadre y bello contraste, un cordial saludo Cherlyn,,happy Year 2006

Absolutely stunning, and the history behind it very fascinating.

 

Thanks for all you comments and help over the year. Please enjoy a wonderful New Year 2006.

Marco

Great done. Super execution. Detailing is really cool. Love it.

Happy New Year '2006'.

Very Pretty shot.

 

Happy New Year, Cheryl!

Beautiful landscape.

Very clean shot Cherlyn. Nicely composed.

Cherlyn good story behind., I can imagine,things had happened there. Good grandiose perspective to curve with the deep blue water around the mountains.Expressive landscape.

 

I can not get ratings in,I try again.anyway,get well into the "New Year" Alix

Interesante lugar.Un saludo y feliz navidad

The shades of blue are marvellous, Cherlyn. Really lovely shot.

cherlyn y ou lucky *&^%$. what beautiful shot of a really beautiful place! love the blue and the browns. you can make the sky richer too in PS

breathtaking view and strong composition. also, very nice colours.

What a landscap Cherlyn, well composed.I like the story attached to it.Are the colors so strong in reality? or you have added saturation?

 

Well seen, Pnina

Pnina, the colours are this strong, depending what time of the day you took. In this case, I was there about noon, so colour is a little paler & I have darken & increase the contrast. Not much saturation done though.

Beautiful view, Cherlyn. superb composition and colors. I like the saturation. Very nice shot!

Thanks Cherlyn for your explanation. beautiful textures as well. Pnina

Excelente colores.

Beautiful landscape and great colors.best regards

 

Shuki

Beautiful scene. The water colour is amazing.

 

The legend is interesting. You may have heard of the Loch Ness Monster said to inhabit Loch Ness in Scotland. The legend goes back some time but the first photo appeared in the same year as the creation of the Scottish Tourist Board....

Beautiful landscape well captured. I like the composition and the perspective it offers.

beautiful shot!

 

(and Happy New Year!)

Sorry, not very good. the contrast is too much. I don't know exactly why, but it is not perfect.

Wonderful tones and great view on the river dear Cherlyn!

Biliana