This is the "true" color; and when one first sees it, it seems rather strange. The milkiness is the result of glaciers, which move slowly over the rocks and grind them to fine powder (a scientist would say "colloidal") which makes its way into the water. (Too much information, dT?)
Thanks for explaining that dT! I can never get too much info on things especially when it's as spectacular as this one-- so feel free to put stuff into my head anytime...
No, Michael, I live in California, and this photo is from the Canadian Rockies just north of Banff. And of the two places, Canada is better (but also rather cold in January). And thanks!
Hey, thanks Paul. And, yes, that part of Alaska is one of my favorite places on earth. I often vacation there near the little town of Homer. But, alas, I've never shot many photos there. I'll have to change that.
If you have never been than you need to check out Keni Alaska...