Elton Lake

Elton is a salt-drainage lake in the north of the Caspian lowlands. Lake area is 152 square kilometres, with mater depth of around 0.1 meters. It is the largest mineral lake in Europe and one of the most mineralised in the world. The lake’s name originates from the Kazakh language: “Altyn-Nor” (Golden Bottom) The lake is filled with brine, which becomes fresh in the spring and there are outputs of salt sources at the bottom.

But this dry description could not prepare you for the fantastic views of the “endless” reflection of the sky in the mirror-like surface. I went there in April with a 60+ other photographer for a photo camp. For 3 days we shoot sunsets, sunrises, night photos, reflections, stars, art objects, textures and models. The result you can see for yourself in selection of few photographs below.