Robert Watcher
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Just south west of San Salvador, is a stunningly beautiful volcanic lake Lago de Coatepeque. It is an easy drive up to the rim of the massive lake (safe for swimming). After sitting there for a while and taking in the view, we headed down the twisty roads so that Anne could put her feet in the water (she does this with every body of water she has come across).
In order to gain entrance to the water edge, it is necessary to enter one of the restaurants or private properties that own all of this real estate. As long as we purchased a drink, we were able to gain access to this establishment that was built out into the water. It gave me a gorgeous view of the tallest section of the lake ledge as the sun was moving down to the horizon.
I noticed this curved seating area that framed the scene beautifully. But also noticed as I moved around, that the sun would seep through one of the cracks if I had my lens lined up perfectly. I zoomed in with my long zoom lens and capture the layering the mountain wall. There is simply nothing that matches such a view when the low sun is defining the different layers - that are barely noticeable during daytime or flat lighting.
In order to gain entrance to the water edge, it is necessary to enter one of the restaurants or private properties that own all of this real estate. As long as we purchased a drink, we were able to gain access to this establishment that was built out into the water. It gave me a gorgeous view of the tallest section of the lake ledge as the sun was moving down to the horizon.
I noticed this curved seating area that framed the scene beautifully. But also noticed as I moved around, that the sun would seep through one of the cracks if I had my lens lined up perfectly. I zoomed in with my long zoom lens and capture the layering the mountain wall. There is simply nothing that matches such a view when the low sun is defining the different layers - that are barely noticeable during daytime or flat lighting.
