Emerald Jewel of the North Cascades: Diablo Lake Vista Point

The turquoise of Diablo Lake closed in by evergreen and steep slopes, snow on a peak in the distance.

July in the North Cascades, and Diablo Lake was living up to its reputation for intense turquoise color. The color comes from glacial flour, finely ground rock particles suspended in the water.

Diablo Lake, Washington, USA · 2017