It's been a while since I've posted on FM and I am just getting back into some landscape photography.
Here's three from Watson Lake this past Saturday. We were hoping for some color in the sky at sunrise but it just didn't happen as we hoped.
Thank you, sorry about the large images, I will downsize them next time. As for the water level, I only get there about once a year and it is down quite a bit from last time I was there but it was also a different time of year. So I don't know if it's a seasonal thing or if it's really below what's considered normal.
Here is a link to a photo of Watson Lake from Feb, 2006, when water level was obviously low. I was thinking of going back this year, but plans are always changing. https://pbase.com/sparker1/image/58896469
Sunny Sra wrote:
Ron,
Nice bold images. The water level seems to be down a lot or has it been like that for a while? #3 is awesome.
I live not far from Watson Lake/Granite Dells. Our rainfall total this year is way down. And the OP knows what I'm saying as the local news was calling our monsoon season the "non-soon" season. And they did drain off some water to repair the dam in the lake. But today through Friday we are expecting up to 3" of rain. Willow Lake just to the north is even lower.
Yes, low rainfall this "non-soon" season. I hadn't heard about the dam repair. I hope the storm this week helps, I know we are supposed be getting 1-3 inches here in the valley, which is a lot for us out of one storm in the desert.
stanparker wrote:
Here is a link to a photo of Watson Lake from Feb, 2006, when water level was obviously low. I was thinking of going back this year, but plans are always changing. https://pbase.com/sparker1/image/58896469
Your shots are excellent, BTW.
Thank you, and nice shot yourself of Watson. This shot you show is the iconic shot of Watson and one of the first prominent features you see when walking up to the lake on the boat ramp. Good job.
1bwana1 wrote:
Nice images, interesting geology. I have added it to my list of places to visit.
Thanks for posting,
Steve
Watson Lake is very picturesque, as are many lakes around the world, but this one is quite different with that geology around it. Makes for a 'disneyland' for photographers with so many composition possibilities, it's endless. I highly recommend it, I go about once a year. Only a two hour drive for me to get there. Be warned though Arizona likes to 'close' nature. Seems like every trail head or nature attraction like this they seem to gate off and not open for entry until 8:00 am and close around sunset. I don't get it. Anyway, we had to park across the street at a gas station and walk to the lake about a half mile since we were there at 6:00, an hour before sunrise.
dermit wrote:
Yes, low rainfall this "non-soon" season. I hadn't heard about the dam repair. I hope the storm this week helps, I know we are supposed be getting 1-3 inches here in the valley, which is a lot for us out of one storm in the desert.
There is a hiking trail (free parking) off of St. Rt. 89 and Granite Dells Rd. Just north of the RV park. It takes you back to the dam. And naturally lots of rock formations!
Get there before the developer starts to destroy it!! Yup, the city allowed a developer to build homes in the Dells...
Thank you all for your replies. Yes, this place is a 'Disneyland' for landscape photography. A new composition every few feet. Here's a couple more from the shoot last week.
