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Ink Pots

I composed this image after hiking 11 km through Johnston Canyon in Banff National Park to my final destination, The Ink Pots.

 

The Ink Pots are intense blue and green pools of water in a spectacular alpine basin. Their name harks back to an earlier age, having reminded the namer of a well of pen ink.

 

These small pools are cold water springs that are painted vibrant shades by various minerals in the water. Interestingly, the pools maintain a constant temperature of 4 degrees Celsius year round.

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Uploaded on November 10, 2023
Taken on May 23, 2015