. Jalbum 8.5 This site contains some shots that I took on La Palma during my holiday. slides/DSC_0021+1_+2_-1__tonemapped.html# Sun, 22 Nov 2009 16:14:04 +0100 A stunning view from a vantage point. We are here in the north of La Palma. A stunning view from a vantage point. We are here in the north of La Palma. DSC_0021+1_+2_-1__tonemapped.jpg slides/coast+1_+2_-1_1_tonemapped.html# Sun, 22 Nov 2009 16:14:04 +0100 The coast of La Palma. Rather rough with almost no beach to swim. A banana plantation is discernable in front of you. The export of Bananas is one of the most important sources of income for the inhabitants. The coast of La Palma. Rather rough with almost no beach to swim. A banana plantation is discernable in front of you. The export of Bananas is one of the most important sources of income for the inhabitants. coast+1_+2_-1_1_tonemapped.jpg slides/DSC_0037+1_+2_-1__tonemapped.html# Sun, 22 Nov 2009 16:14:04 +0100 The same section of coast. The same section of coast. DSC_0037+1_+2_-1__tonemapped.jpg slides/DSC_0058+1_+2_-1__tonemapped.html# Sun, 22 Nov 2009 16:14:04 +0100 La Palma is also known for its non-polluted, clear nights which make it ideal for astronomic observations. La Palma is also known for its non-polluted, clear nights which make it ideal for astronomic observations. DSC_0058+1_+2_-1__tonemapped.jpg slides/DSC_0062+1_+2_-1__tonemapped3.html# Sun, 22 Nov 2009 16:14:04 +0100 Here my shadow can be seen while trying to find the right spot. Here my shadow can be seen while trying to find the right spot. DSC_0062+1_+2_-1__tonemapped3.jpg slides/DSC_0068+1_+2_-1__tonemapped2.html# Sun, 22 Nov 2009 16:14:04 +0100 The observatories are maintained by the European Union. Spain has been given a sizable part of observation time in exchange for providing the ground. The observatories are maintained by the European Union. Spain has been given a sizable part of observation time in exchange for providing the ground. DSC_0068+1_+2_-1__tonemapped2.jpg slides/DSC_0073+1_+2_-1__tonemapped.html# Sun, 22 Nov 2009 16:14:04 +0100 I like this shot because it shows the steepness aand depth of the caldera compared to the size of the observatories. Due to the wide angle of my objective the nearest dome appears leaning. Nothing to worry about. I like this shot because it shows the steepness aand depth of the caldera compared to the size of the observatories. Due to the wide angle of my objective the nearest dome appears leaning. Nothing to worry about. DSC_0073+1_+2_-1__tonemapped.jpg slides/DSC_00980_+1_-1_+2_tonemapped.html# Sun, 22 Nov 2009 16:14:04 +0100 The different tones of red and orange soil are amazing. The different tones of red and orange soil are amazing. DSC_00980_+1_-1_+2_tonemapped.jpg slides/Caldera2_Panorama+3_+2_+1__tonemapped.html# Sun, 22 Nov 2009 16:14:04 +0100 This is a nice view to the opposite eastward edge of the caldera as seen from the GR131 hiking trail. This is a nice view to the opposite eastward edge of the caldera as seen from the GR131 hiking trail. Caldera2_Panorama+3_+2_+1__tonemapped.jpg slides/Caldera3_Panorama+1_+2_-1_1_tonemapped.html# Sun, 22 Nov 2009 16:14:04 +0100 Another view into the caldera. In the far distance some parts of the cumbre Vieja ridge can be seen. Another view into the caldera. In the far distance some parts of the cumbre Vieja ridge can be seen. Caldera3_Panorama+1_+2_-1_1_tonemapped.jpg slides/DSC_0141+1_+2_-1__tonemapped.html# Sun, 22 Nov 2009 16:14:04 +0100 It was always very hazy. So this is not the best condition to make a decent shot. It was always very hazy. So this is not the best condition to make a decent shot. DSC_0141+1_+2_-1__tonemapped.jpg slides/Caldera4_Panorama+2_+3_+1_-1_1_tonemapped.html# Sun, 22 Nov 2009 16:14:04 +0100 AfterI had taken this shot I stumbled and slid downwards. Nothing serious happened though except for dust on my behind.:) The underground can be somewhat slippery sometimes despite the right equipment. AfterI had taken this shot I stumbled and slid downwards. Nothing serious happened though except for dust on my behind.:) The underground can be somewhat slippery sometimes despite the right equipment. Caldera4_Panorama+2_+3_+1_-1_1_tonemapped.jpg slides/Caldera_Panorama+2_+3_+1_-1_1_tonemapped.html# Sun, 22 Nov 2009 16:14:04 +0100 I took this shot during a short rest. On the left side the atlantic can be seen while on the right side the caldera dominates. I took this shot during a short rest. On the left side the atlantic can be seen while on the right side the caldera dominates. Caldera_Panorama+2_+3_+1_-1_1_tonemapped.jpg slides/DSC_0107+1_+2_-1__tonemapped2.html# Sun, 22 Nov 2009 16:14:04 +0100 I think the city in the distance is Puerto Naos. I think the city in the distance is Puerto Naos. DSC_0107+1_+2_-1__tonemapped2.jpg slides/DSC_0108+1_+2_-1__tonemapped.html# Sun, 22 Nov 2009 16:14:04 +0100 DSC_0108+1_+2_-1__tonemapped.jpg slides/DSC_0128+1_+2_-1__tonemapped2.html# Sun, 22 Nov 2009 16:14:04 +0100 The GR131 walking trail. The GR131 walking trail. DSC_0128+1_+2_-1__tonemapped2.jpg slides/DSC_0149+1_+2_-1__tonemapped.html# Sun, 22 Nov 2009 16:14:04 +0100 In the distance the cumbre vieja and its volcanos can be seen. In the distance the cumbre vieja and its volcanos can be seen. DSC_0149+1_+2_-1__tonemapped.jpg slides/DSC_0185+1_+2_-1__tonemapped.html# Sun, 22 Nov 2009 16:14:04 +0100 We are here near the mouth of the caldera. The city of Los Llanos de Aridane lies in front of us. We are here near the mouth of the caldera. The city of Los Llanos de Aridane lies in front of us. DSC_0185+1_+2_-1__tonemapped.jpg slides/DSC_0189+1_+2_-1__tonemapped.html# Sun, 22 Nov 2009 16:14:04 +0100 Tha caldera as seen from the entrance near Mirador El Time. Tha caldera as seen from the entrance near Mirador El Time. DSC_0189+1_+2_-1__tonemapped.jpg slides/LosLanos_Panorama+1_+2_1-1_1_tonemapped.html# Sun, 22 Nov 2009 16:14:04 +0100 View from Mirador El Time to the City of Los Lllanos de Adriane. On the left side the Caldera De Taburiente can be seen. View from Mirador El Time to the City of Los Lllanos de Adriane. On the left side the Caldera De Taburiente can be seen. LosLanos_Panorama+1_+2_1-1_1_tonemapped.jpg slides/DSC_0207+1_+2_-1__tonemapped.html# Sun, 22 Nov 2009 16:14:04 +0100 We are here inside the Caldera de Taburiente. In the lower left corner you can see the a part of the trail I walked on. We are here inside the Caldera de Taburiente. In the lower left corner you can see the a part of the trail I walked on. DSC_0207+1_+2_-1__tonemapped.jpg slides/DSC_0208+1_+2_-1__tonemapped.html# Sun, 22 Nov 2009 16:14:04 +0100 DSC_0208+1_+2_-1__tonemapped.jpg slides/DSC_0209+1_+2_-1__tonemapped2.html# Sun, 22 Nov 2009 16:14:04 +0100 DSC_0209+1_+2_-1__tonemapped2.jpg slides/DSC_0228+1_+2_-1__tonemapped.html# Sun, 22 Nov 2009 16:14:04 +0100 The Roque de Idafe can be seen on the right side. The Roque de Idafe can be seen on the right side. DSC_0228+1_+2_-1__tonemapped.jpg slides/DSC_0239+2_+3_+1_-1__tonemapped.html# Sun, 22 Nov 2009 16:14:04 +0100 The Roque de Idafe in more detail. The Roque de Idafe in more detail. DSC_0239+2_+3_+1_-1__tonemapped.jpg slides/DSC_0240+1_+2_-1__tonemapped.html# Sun, 22 Nov 2009 16:14:04 +0100 A gorge and the ridge of the caldera in front of you. A gorge and the ridge of the caldera in front of you. DSC_0240+1_+2_-1__tonemapped.jpg slides/DSC_0267+1_+2__1__tonemapped.html# Sun, 22 Nov 2009 16:14:04 +0100 There are some canals inside the caldera to gather the precious moisture and rare rain. This canal spans a gorge. There are some canals inside the caldera to gather the precious moisture and rare rain. This canal spans a gorge. DSC_0267+1_+2__1__tonemapped.jpg slides/DSC_0275+1_+2_-1__tonemapped2.html# Sun, 22 Nov 2009 16:14:04 +0100 Some river in the caldera. Some river in the caldera. DSC_0275+1_+2_-1__tonemapped2.jpg slides/DSC_0285+1_+2_-1__tonemapped.html# Sun, 22 Nov 2009 16:14:04 +0100 The power of water shaping the rocks. The power of water shaping the rocks. DSC_0285+1_+2_-1__tonemapped.jpg slides/DSC_0309+1_+2_-1__tonemapped.html# Sun, 22 Nov 2009 16:14:04 +0100 A lava field of volcano San Juan and a trail crossing it. A lava field of volcano San Juan and a trail crossing it. DSC_0309+1_+2_-1__tonemapped.jpg slides/DSC_0317+1_+2_-1__tonemapped2.html# Sun, 22 Nov 2009 16:14:04 +0100 The same lava field. The same lava field. DSC_0317+1_+2_-1__tonemapped2.jpg slides/DSC_0320+1_+2_-1__tonemapped.html# Sun, 22 Nov 2009 16:14:04 +0100 The lava shaped a tunnel which is discernable in the center of the shot. The lava shaped a tunnel which is discernable in the center of the shot. DSC_0320+1_+2_-1__tonemapped.jpg slides/DSC_0328+1_+2_-1__tonemapped.html# Sun, 22 Nov 2009 16:14:04 +0100 View to Los Lllanos de Adriane and the extensions of the Caldera de Taburiente in the distance. View to Los Lllanos de Adriane and the extensions of the Caldera de Taburiente in the distance. DSC_0328+1_+2_-1__tonemapped.jpg slides/DSC_0334+2_+3_+1_-1__tonemapped.html# Sun, 22 Nov 2009 16:14:04 +0100 A talented artist and scholar of César Manrique created this painting. A talented artist and scholar of César Manrique created this painting. DSC_0334+2_+3_+1_-1__tonemapped.jpg slides/DSC_0338+1_+2_-1__tonemapped.html# Sun, 22 Nov 2009 16:14:04 +0100 Nice lizards. Nice lizards. DSC_0338+1_+2_-1__tonemapped.jpg slides/DSC_0339+2_+3_+1_-1__tonemapped.html# Sun, 22 Nov 2009 16:14:04 +0100 DSC_0339+2_+3_+1_-1__tonemapped.jpg slides/Route_Panorama+1_+2_-1_1_tonemapped.html# Sun, 22 Nov 2009 16:14:04 +0100 We are here on the Cumbre Vieja looking to the Caldera in the far distance. This is still at the start of the famous route on the volcanoes. We are here on the Cumbre Vieja looking to the Caldera in the far distance. This is still at the start of the famous route on the volcanoes. Route_Panorama+1_+2_-1_1_tonemapped.jpg slides/DSC_0369+1_+2_-1__tonemapped.html# Sun, 22 Nov 2009 16:14:04 +0100 The crater of volcano Hoyo Negro as part of the Cumbre Vieja. The crater of volcano Hoyo Negro as part of the Cumbre Vieja. DSC_0369+1_+2_-1__tonemapped.jpg slides/DSC_0384+1_+2_-1__tonemapped.html# Sun, 22 Nov 2009 16:14:04 +0100 View from volcano San Martin. View from volcano San Martin. DSC_0384+1_+2_-1__tonemapped.jpg slides/DSC_0385+1_+2_-1__tonemapped.html# Sun, 22 Nov 2009 16:14:04 +0100 Another view from vulcano San Martin. Fog is not uncommon and it alternates with other weather conditions very quickly. Another view from vulcano San Martin. Fog is not uncommon and it alternates with other weather conditions very quickly. DSC_0385+1_+2_-1__tonemapped.jpg