Eagerly I made my way to see the lake, camera in hand, and happy to see the clouds pitching in a good effort to improve my pictures.
Monday, June 22, 2015
Lisa Lake 360
After Jack repaired the dam, the area received four inches of rain. The water level reached the spill way.
Eagerly I made my way to see the lake, camera in hand, and happy to see the clouds pitching in a good effort to improve my pictures.
Eagerly I made my way to see the lake, camera in hand, and happy to see the clouds pitching in a good effort to improve my pictures.
Agile Canine Athletes
The Obedience Training Club of Wichita Falls annually hosts competitions.
Oldgene hosted an illuminating workshop on how to photograph agility dogs. The dogs are already fast and nimble; then, when they jump over and through obstacles, their skills as athletes pose a challenge to the photographer.
In addition to the challenge of capturing the subjects in focus, the differing lights overhead changed the white balance in as little distance as one yard. It is essential to use RAW and manual metering. ISOs were bumped up from 6,400 to 12,800, making post processing a challenge for me.
I noted that part of the charm of the event presented itself in the people and their interaction with the dogs. On a number of occasions, I felt that I should turn my camera away from the arena and document touching scenes along the sidelines.
And I knew it! I felt a tear or two because I still miss my doggies. Pet grief is terribly real.
I particularly enjoy two photographs: The antepenultimate photograph in this series shows a handler wearing a pink shirt with the text, "Tough Guys Wear Pink," which amused me as he competed alongside a Chinese Crested dog (I think I identified the breed correctly), somehow charmingly homely; and in the last photo, Carolyn shows her enthusiasm as she encourages her young Birdie as they compete.
Wednesday, June 17, 2015
East Side Bridge, Potable Reuse System Line
The bridge over the Wichita River -- and the line for the Direct Potable Reuse System floating in the flooded waters beneath it.
Monday, June 15, 2015
Thistle and Lichen
Update: I perceive a hint of red on the clouds above the hill. The color comes from the reflection of the clayey color of Lake Kickapoo, located on the other side of this hill.
Sunday, June 14, 2015
Friday, June 12, 2015
Sunday, June 7, 2015
Saturday, June 6, 2015
Repairing a Dam
Walking toward the lake to survey the damage by the recent heavy rains.
Only a couple of feet hold the water.
The breach.
View from below the dam.
Update: Aerial view of the lake. One can see how much water can be contained once the dam is repaired.
Update: After the repair, four inches of rain increased the surface area of the lake.
