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Carlsbad
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interesting as well. These formations form long thin stalactites which
are hollow inside and are extremely fragile. The photograph to the right
shows an interesting popcorn look.
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One reaches a part of the
cave where there is an option to continue on the Big Room tour. It's
wise to take a brief pause and rest before continuing on. The Big Room
is a very decorated part of the cave and a rest will help you to enjoy
it more. Go to the lunch room and you will find restrooms, snacks, and
gifts at a depth of 750 feet. This is also the area that the elevator is
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For photographers wanting a
challenge this cave will do work. I have photographed 9 caves and cave
photography is always fun and challenging. All of the photographs within
my cave galleries were taken with only the available light. A tripod
allowed into the caves, but it is a long tour so don't bring anything
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lights are used in the cave.
In two photographs to the left you will notice a blue or green color.
This light is actually pleasing, to me at least, and really does make
the photograph more interesting. More on the particulars to cave
photography visit my Cave
Photography page.
The photograph to the right is not the
Doll's Theater but very similar to it. I was taken with this shot as the
heavenly light details the fine details to these formations, framed by
cave darkness.
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The photograph to the left
is of the Giant and one of the Twin Domes. These are world famous
formations found in the Hall of Giants in the Big Room. The Giant Dome
is 62 feet high. The photograph on the right is the Chandelier which is
a large collection of stalactites. This formation is one of the lighter
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A visit to the cavern is not
complete without viewing the bat flight. This cave is home to thousands
of Mexican Free-tailed bats which emerge from the cave each evening
during the summer. These bats eat bugs, so there is no cause for worry.
The photo to the right is my family, (starting left: Cory, Jennifer,
Mom, Dad, me...Carrie took the photograph) we are waiting for the bat
flight. The right photograph is the trail of cars leaving Carlsbad. |
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Carlsbad Caverns National Park
3225 National Parks Highway
Carlsbad, NM 88220
Texas
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Caves of New Mexico
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