The Things I See
Mono Lake, CA
Posted by Craig (Vacaville, California, United States) on 3 April 2009 in Landscape & Rural and Portfolio.
I'll be traveling for the next several days so my internet access will be sporadic. I hope to be more consistent upon my return mid-week next week.
Viewfinder from Bradenton, FL, United States
Is this a salt lake? Interesting rock formations.
3 Apr 2009 10:35am
@Viewfinder: I don't believe Mono Lake was originally a salt lake. However, it's salinity doubled shortly after greedy human politicians started diverting water from its tributaries to quench the thirst of the L.A. basin. In the mid 70's Mono Lake was about to become an ecological disaster. Since that time we have begun to turn that around, thanks to an ecologist named David Gains. Although I don't believe the lake is yet back to its original levels.
Scene by Sharon Photography from Kingston, Ontario, Canada
I agree with Ana, the perspective is wonderful - beautiful place
3 Apr 2009 10:37am
Nina from Hamburg, Germany
A fantastic shot, perspective and colors are fascinating!
3 Apr 2009 11:04am
bluechameleon from Vancouver, Canada
Your vantage point make me feel like I am on the moon in a way. This is very cool and surreal.
3 Apr 2009 12:03pm
MontereyJohn from Salinas, California, United States
I agree with the others, great perspective and color. the clarity is also excellent good shot.
Water is certainly an issue in California!
3 Apr 2009 12:23pm
Laurie from New Jersey, United States
There is a haunting beauty about this place. Wonderful.
3 Apr 2009 12:23pm
EYES WIDE SHUT from The library of my soul, United Kingdom
Utterly amazing, Craig. A wonderful image that really catches the natural beauty of the location. Have fun on your travels
3 Apr 2009 12:52pm
Cheryl from Texas, United States
beautiful Craig! I like the lens that you used here. The lake is so clear and the formations look like icebergs! your perspective is perfect
3 Apr 2009 1:29pm
@Cheryl: The lens is Sony's 1635z (16-35mm) lens with elements by Carl Zeiss! I love it too!
Michael Rawluk from Williams Lake, BC, Canada
People certainly are quick to destroy one part of the world to serve their own needs.
Anyway, that is a beautiful shot. Very other-worldly.
3 Apr 2009 3:46pm
Marie-Hélène Ammor from Casablanca/Paris, Morocco
Beautiful ! It gives a quiet sensation !
3 Apr 2009 8:40pm
DaveB from Exeter, United Kingdom
Great framing, love the blues in this, looks like a beauiful spot
3 Apr 2009 9:28pm
Ronnie 2¢ from London, United Kingdom
Very interesting posting and a little research reveals a lot. So glad the restoration has been given a chance here.
3 Apr 2009 10:00pm
dogilicious from Millerstown, PA, United States
Well seen. A truly amazing seascape.
3 Apr 2009 10:40pm
Chris from South Jersey, United States
awesome point of view - that blue sky is amazing......wonderful shot...
3 Apr 2009 11:54pm
amy from Nanaimo, BC, Canada
Love the abstractness of this, Craig! It's like a moonscape! Wonder what it would like in b/w.... just wondering ;-)
10 Apr 2009 4:38am
Sony DSLR-A900
1/60 second
F/13.0
ISO 100
16 mm