Some Where Along the Kern by Mark Schmitt on Capture Kern County

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Some Where Along the Kern

The river is very low. One could wade accross it, at this point in the image; the rafting businesses won't have much of a summer this year.

Mark Schmitt
commented 3 months ago

Thanks, David. I might be comming up your way in the spring. I'll pass on you solicitation to John. ;-)
David Clendenen
commented 3 months ago

A very fine image indeed Mark. Incredible colors for full sun lighting. Wise choice on the polarizer! A beautifully balanced composition. Its a funny year, we're getting enough rain to give us a fine green-up, and looks like we'll have some wildflowers to enjoy and photograph, but the rivers and groundwater are not coming up at all.

Say hello to John!!
Mark Schmitt
commented 3 months ago

Thanks again everyone. Rhonda, I've just started an account on flickr (mostly dedicated to avian, but have established a group on landscape), I don't belong to any groups as yet, but plan to. Steve, when the Army Corp of engeneers begin the work on the dam, it is only going to get worse, and is expected to last any where from 8 to 10 years!!!. ;-(
Steve Rengers
commented 3 months ago

Nice job Mark. I was up there yesterday (Sat) and i have never the river and lake so deprived. It is sad!. No snow pack either. Makes for great photography though!
Rhonda Martin
commented 3 months ago

Mark, I really like this composition. Do you post on Flickr? I would love to see it with all the details. Congrats on POD!
Wayne Wong
commented 3 months ago

Congrats on the POD, Mark! Well-deserved!
Lisa Harper
commented 3 months ago

Very nice Mark, congrats on the POD.
Mark Schmitt
commented 3 months ago

Thank you all for the comments. Carol, my brother and I were comiserating on just your thoughts, the other day. In fact, I DID wakd accross to Camp 9, from Tillie Creek, to observe some Bald Eagles that are working the river where it enters the lake. I'm affraid that with the rehabilitation work on the dam, and the projected less than normal snow pack, the lake is going to be low for quite some time; shame ;-(

Wayn. Alwys appreciate you comments and perspective in evaluation of images. Yes, I did use a polarizing filter. However, I used it to eliminate the glare on the water to reveal the wonderful cobbles and the range of colors below the surface. Thanks, again to all. ;-)
Wayne Wong
commented 3 months ago

Mark, I really like this capture, because it shows the unique combination of dry grass, low water level, etc. that documents the appearance and feel of the area. It has a great emotive impact. Looks like you used a polarizing filter...the enhancement is very effective. The gradient in the blue sky enables the tree to be included at full height and still bring the eye into the river where the focus is anchored. The colorful foliage and detailed, textured boulders do not dominate the central point of interest...the river at low level.

Great job, Mark...your landscapes are improving particularly in the way you establish your personal style and viewpoint, with the effect that the total impact is very organic and alive, rhythmically in tune with both the scene and the viewer.
David Seibold
commented 3 months ago

Congratulations on POD, Mark.