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I Photographed The World Of A Thousand Frozen Waterfalls In Plitvice Lakes, Croatia
I recently went on a short, spontaneous photography trip. Three of my friends and I departed our hometown of Budapest and headed for one of Croatia’s largest National Parks surrounding the Plitvice Lakes.
The total area of the National Park is 295 km2, and the surface area of the lakes is 2 km2. There are sixteen lakes positioned in a North - South direction, stretching out in a garland shape, situated in the Kapela Mountains. Over millions of years, the Korana Creek has carved a deep valley into the Southern, limestone areas of the mountain, strongly characterized by karst processes.
The formation of the Plitvice Lakes was also the result of these transformations. The limestone creates dykes, sills and other structures in the karst rivers and streams. (Contrary to typical hot water formations, limestone tufa precipitates out of cold water here). The lakes’ extreme blue color is the result of this karst occurrence.
Limestone formation is a continuous process by which various waterfalls are formed. Over time, the water changes its bed, leaving its former direction dry, and in turn raising new formations elsewhere. We could say, Plitvice is never the same as before.
We practically hiked the entire area struggling with the cold and half a meter of snow. A few of my photos from the tour below.
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Molnár Attila 9 years ago
Csak télen nem voltam, most már kezdem bánni ! Nagyon jó szögből készült kép, remek a beállítás is!!!
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Emily Graves 9 years ago
I love the way the sky slowly changes color so you move your eyes from one side to the other. And looking through the trees into the star light makes me feel calm and safe.
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Mascha Claessens 9 years ago
Gorgeous photos! The Plitviče lakes area is probably the most beautiful place I've ever been in my life, but never could I have imagined how it looks during the winter... incredible :O
Daria B 9 years ago
Plitvice, or Plitvička jezera (meaning "Plitvice's Lakes"). Not "Plitviče". Anyway, as a Croatian myself, I thank you for the compliments you give to this cute place in my country. ♥
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Arty 9 years ago
I knew Croatia had a beautiful coast, I didn't knew it also had beautiful landscape during the winter, thanks! :)
Daria B 9 years ago
The coast is beautiful indeed (I'm from the seaside too), but we've also got so many wonderful nature parks inland. ^_-
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Sam Hood 9 years ago
Great shots! I visited in the summer and thought it looked amazing then, now I see these I want to go back!
MagicalUnicorn 9 years ago
i wished to visit these lakes for looong time. looks really beautiful in winter
Laurie Johnston 9 years ago
So many beautiful places on earth ! Thanks for sharing this one beautiful corner !!!! Amazing
Tracy Ellyn 9 years ago
Really exquisite photography. Wonderful to see, as so many of us have never been.
The Cappy 9 years ago
Out of curiosity, how much did you have to goose those colors? I know ice can look blue, but a couple of those skies achieve a color of blue we don't have here in Texas ;) Nevertheless, I think I want to visit... during the summer. How bad are the mosquitoes?
Sam Hood 9 years ago
I doubt he had to edit the colours much, the water there has an amazing colour and vibrancy! I went in the summer and there wasn't any mosies at all
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jacluckycat 9 years ago
Simply beautiful. Thanks for showing me a stunning part of the world i otherwise wouldn't be able to see.
Magdalena Žugec 9 years ago
It looks beautiful. It's the most beautiful place of Croatia. It looked awesome during the summer but the mother nature does the winter wonderland during the winter months.
Dustin Hattenburg 9 years ago
Tamas- How could one buy these photos? Id love to have some for art in my home.
Tamas Toth (Post author) 9 years ago
Hi Dustin! Write me a private message on my fb page. :)
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ADHORTATOR 9 years ago
Do it...it' s one of the most beautiful spots in Europe
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Mátyás Süket 9 years ago
Végre egy magyar a boredpandan aki nem menstruációs vérzéssel fest:)) biz' Isten volt ilyen
Mascha Claessens 9 years ago
Gorgeous photos! The Plitviče lakes area is probably the most beautiful place I've ever been in my life, but never could I have imagined how it looks during the winter... incredible :O
Daria B 9 years ago
Plitvice, or Plitvička jezera (meaning "Plitvice's Lakes"). Not "Plitviče". Anyway, as a Croatian myself, I thank you for the compliments you give to this cute place in my country. ♥
Load More Replies... Arty 9 years ago
I knew Croatia had a beautiful coast, I didn't knew it also had beautiful landscape during the winter, thanks! :)
Daria B 9 years ago
The coast is beautiful indeed (I'm from the seaside too), but we've also got so many wonderful nature parks inland. ^_-
Load More Replies... Sam Hood 9 years ago
Great shots! I visited in the summer and thought it looked amazing then, now I see these I want to go back!
MagicalUnicorn 9 years ago
i wished to visit these lakes for looong time. looks really beautiful in winter
Laurie Johnston 9 years ago
So many beautiful places on earth ! Thanks for sharing this one beautiful corner !!!! Amazing
Tracy Ellyn 9 years ago
Really exquisite photography. Wonderful to see, as so many of us have never been.
The Cappy 9 years ago
Out of curiosity, how much did you have to goose those colors? I know ice can look blue, but a couple of those skies achieve a color of blue we don't have here in Texas ;) Nevertheless, I think I want to visit... during the summer. How bad are the mosquitoes?
Sam Hood 9 years ago
I doubt he had to edit the colours much, the water there has an amazing colour and vibrancy! I went in the summer and there wasn't any mosies at all
Load More Replies... jacluckycat 9 years ago
Simply beautiful. Thanks for showing me a stunning part of the world i otherwise wouldn't be able to see.
Magdalena Žugec 9 years ago
It looks beautiful. It's the most beautiful place of Croatia. It looked awesome during the summer but the mother nature does the winter wonderland during the winter months.
Dustin Hattenburg 9 years ago
Tamas- How could one buy these photos? Id love to have some for art in my home.
Tamas Toth (Post author) 9 years ago
Hi Dustin! Write me a private message on my fb page. :)
Load More Replies... ADHORTATOR 9 years ago
Do it...it' s one of the most beautiful spots in Europe
Load More Replies... Mátyás Süket 9 years ago
Végre egy magyar a boredpandan aki nem menstruációs vérzéssel fest:)) biz' Isten volt ilyen
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