Wizard Island Wood Print

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Difficult to gage in a photo, Wizard Island is roughly 316 acres of land (or half a square mile), protruding from the surface of Crater Lake.

Named by William Gladstone Steel in 1885, the island is actually a volcanic cinder cone that rises from within the caldera formed by the last major eruption of Mount Mazama nearly 8,000 years ago. A series of smaller eruptions, which took place over several hundred years formed a number of cinder cones, though Wizard Island is the only one that is above the normal level of the lake surface.

The highest point on the island is 6,933 ft above sea level, but a mere 755 feet above the surface of the lake. Boat tours of the lake operate during summer months, allowing visitors to hike the island, but no overnight camping is permitted.

My goal has always been to capture moments that inspire me so that I can share them with others. I have been fortunate to have several selections of my work recognized in print and in competition. I am predominantly drawn to images of beautiful landscapes, glorious sunrises and sunsets, impressive cities, impressive architecture and feats of engineering, and awe-inspiring nature. I try to remain faithful to the moments I have experienced, with only 'natural' enhancements in post-processing, though you will also find monochromatic images here. I hope that the moments I share here speak to you. I am open to suggestions, ideas, and feedback you might have about future content offerings. Dan