Mud Pool in Action

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• mporterf (682)
• [2009-05-08 21:30]

My first reaction was - WOW! That would be SO much fun!

I like the bubble that just burst next to the one that looks like a mushroom. That is the last image in my head before I go to bed...

Cool.

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• HapiSnapa (1632)
• [2009-05-08 22:14]

Always reminds me of porridge on the boil but the smell is quite different. The central bubble about to burst looks like a big mushroom. This is one of those situations where extreme patience and shooting in continuous mode helps. Really clear and sharp. Thanks

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• Dawn (17508)
• [2009-05-08 22:36]
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Kia Ora Janice... had to smile at your instructions... I bet you have a FEW mud pool photos on your computer.. he he.

Rather fasinating to watch arent they..well caught here... and I do like the sounds of them as the PLOP !

Just wondering if you took any mud home for a facepack Janice ? lol

Cheers
Awatea

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• c_rapp (7282)
• [2009-05-08 22:43]

EWWWW!!! and oh so totally cool all at once! Love your note and thinking the mud is kinda like snowflakes no two bursts are alike!! This must have been so much fun to photograph! TFS
Christan

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• Sharpshooter (6920)
• [2009-05-09 0:05]

Hi Janice,
You won't believe this but I was in Rotorua on Thursday and I took a photo of the exact same mud-pool and followed the exact same steps as you did, ha ha. Took ages to get a good shot. You caught this one well, nicely composed too :).

TFS,
Scott.

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• Royaldevon (16400)
• [2009-05-09 1:41]

Hello Janice,

I'm glad you included notes; I had just assumed that this was b&w!
Superb details ... I will now know how to capture them, should I ever get to N.Z.
This would make a wonderful terrain for some space film!

Have a great w/e,
Bev :-)

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• GreenBaron (48794)
• [2009-05-09 2:12]
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Hi Janice,
A good capture of this bulbling mud pool. Have to laugh about your explanation ofg how to capture bubling mud. I took about 250 opictures of these mud pools and about 3 were reasonable enough to show :-) So you managed this very well. Perfect sharp and the perfect contrast!
Hans

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• chrisJ (42045)
• [2009-05-09 2:25]

Hi Janice

None of my shots of the Rotorua mudpools turned out well so thanks for sharing. A good decisive moment on this volcanic marvel. Well done!

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• shelbeesmom (47862)
• [2009-05-09 19:31]
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Do you get in the mud baths and soak head to toe, to make your skin beautiful? I think I would like a photo of that! LOL! Without pink nightie! HAHA! Good shot Janice, very interesting! Good notes!
B-)
Linda

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• BT123 (955)
• [2009-05-10 0:51]

Hi Janice
This is very interesting boiling mud pool photo, certainly a different and interesting image. Without the description it would be difficult to work out or even imagine what the pool is about. Good notes also.
Best regards
Balwant

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• dareco (15143)
• [2009-05-10 7:51]

I'm surprised this is color. Superb detail! Very impressive! TFS

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• Karyn674 (402)
• [2009-05-11 1:29]

Hi Janice,

Great capture, I like the action here and the thick consistency!! Minimalistic colours that work great in this photo.

My compliments

Regards
Karen

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• CMJC (713)
• [2009-05-11 5:04]
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j'aime les photos de phénomènes naturels et j'aime aussi le naturel dans les photos!
ici c'est vraiment un instant imprévisible "capturé" et immortalisé; on dirait que cette résurgence donne dans l'artistique, car c'est superbe et fait exprès on y arriverait pas!
et un grand merci pour la recette; en effet si on anticipe pas on doit toujours se faire doubler par la nature et n'avoir que du flou alors que là on voit presque la bulle de boue se former, et surtout la petite exploser!
(le genre de site que j'aurais plaisir à visiter)

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• pineapple (43)
• [2009-05-16 15:02]

hahahhahahaha... great note Janice, especially step 3! ... ah, but it's so much fun watching the plopping mud (despite the smell)... and you might as well get your moneys worth!
I'll have to visit Rotorua when back in NZ in August... mud pools are my favourite!!

Awesome capture of the mud bubbles bursting. I also love the POV, with the less gassy mud boiling away in the top left corner...

mmmm... I've just been struck how the mud pools are sort of similar to melted chocolate, with the cooled 'chocolate' hardening to the edges of the pool (ok, yes, I'm craving a bit of chocolate at the moment!)

Thanks again
C

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• billy-m (6308)
• [2009-05-22 2:27]
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Very interesting photo.You did it great :)
....Is this good for wrinkles ;)))?? lol :))

warm regards
biljana