The hallmark blues and greens of this Kalamalka Lake scene are tinted by hand; just as original photographer would have done at the turn of the century. This mural is an example of a process which uses hand tinting to make a black and white photo colored, and this process was originally invented to make photos look more realistic.
Chilutsus meaning long lake cut in the middle is now known as Kalamalka Lake for the Okanagan Indian chief who occupied its northern shores.
What makes Kalamalka Lake so spectacular is at different times of the year the colour of the lake can range from cyan to indigo. The colour of the water is derived from light scattering, caused by the precipitation of calcite.
There are two provincial parks situated along Kalamalka Lake: Kalamalka Lake Provincial Park and Protected Area and Kekuli Bay Provincial Park.
Kalamalka Lake is a glacial lake that flows into Okanagan Lake.
All the murals are well done paying tribute to the artist's talent and creativity for any passersby to enjoy.
The murals are numbered and we will showcase
#25 - Kalamalka Lake
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