Uploaded: September 01, 2011 05:21:28
Water is becoming an even more precious natural resource in the drought-stricken areas of the USA. The population growth in the southwest coupled with less average rain over a span of years is starting to stress many towns that at one time would have never believed they'd ever have a shortage of water. This image was taken in southwest Colorado, where they have water enough for now.
Exif: F Number: 22, Exposure Bias Value: 0.33, ExposureTime: 1/50 seconds, Flash: did not fire, compulsory flash mode, ISO: 100, White balance: Manual white balance, FocalLength: 40.00 mm, Model: NIKON D7000
Jeff Robinson September 01, 2011
Excellent comp, color and capture! #1405458Tammy M. Anderson September 01, 2011
Excellent pov and depth, Tom. Love this. #9646714Patti Coblentz September 01, 2011
Superb POV and comp, Tom...love the colors and depth! #9647257Bonnie C. Lackey September 01, 2011
I love to drive along and see these irrigation systems. They have such lovely simplicity. #9647306Dayna Cain September 01, 2011
The composition is PERFECT! Awesome image! #9647499Thomas E. Hinds September 02, 2011
Thanks, Jeff, Tammy, Patti, Bonnie, and Dayna, for the kind words! #9648635Patti Coblentz October 18, 2011
Congratulations on your finalist, Tom...this image could not be any more perfect :)) ! #9743847Tammy M. Anderson October 18, 2011
Congrats on a beautiful finalist, Tom. #9744029Deborah Lewinson October 18, 2011
Excellent finalist, Tom!Congratulations! #9744182
Stefania Barbier October 18, 2011
congratulations on your beautiful finalist!!! #9745731Julie Burnett October 19, 2011
Congratulations on this gorgeous finalist, Tom, the colors and composition are perfect, I wish you the best of luck!! #9746092Carol Eade October 19, 2011
Fabulous image, Thomas, congratulations on your finalist! #9747357Marijana Fajgl October 19, 2011
Big congratulations on your fantastic finalist, Thomas! #9748084Thomas E. Hinds October 19, 2011
Thanks bunches, Patti, Tammy, Debby, Stefania, Julie, Carol, and Marijana, for your visits! #9748792Val Feldman October 20, 2011
Blues and golds, you can't beat a color combination like that - add the crisp detail, super pov, the design elements and excellent comp and you're looking at one very well-deserved Finalist! Congratulations, Tom and all the best in the upcoming round! #9749943Debra R. Harder October 20, 2011
This is FABULOUS, Tom! I love that golden grass against the blue sky...and your POV and DOF are superb. Huge congratulations on your OUTSTANDING finalist! Deb #9750491Thomas E. Hinds October 20, 2011
Thank you both, Val, and Deb, very very much! #9751197Wendy A. Blanchard October 23, 2011
Great comp and color. Very nicely done! Congrats on your finalist! #9757458Merna L. Nobile October 31, 2011
May your heart catch the joy of the moment and soar!Thomas E. Hinds October 31, 2011
Thanks, Merna, and Wendy! #9775257Nikki McDonald March 10, 2012
Beautiful lines and colors, Tom. Belated congratulations on the finalist. #10032561Thomas E. Hinds March 10, 2012
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