Dawn breaking on the caldera of Mt. Ijen, Banyuwangi Regency, East Java, Indonesia. The kilometer-wide turquoise lake is the largest highly acidic lake on Earth. On its shores is a labor-intensive sulfur mining operation. Miners carry up to 200 lbs from the crater floor up and over the caldera, down into the countryside, where they only get paid around $8-13 USD per load. They make this trip 2-3 times a day. . . . . . . . . #indonesia #asia #asian #igersasia #ijen #eastjava #landscape #landscapephotography #landscape_captures #volcano #turquoise #travel #explore #exploring #passionpassport #travelgram #traveldeeper #neverstopexploring #photooftheday #photography #beautifuldestinations #tourism #wanderlust #trekking #hike #sunrise