Originally posted by emalvick I really like that last shot. I think having the tighter shot really makes the mountains star, along with the clouds.
As for the water line, I don't think the lower line makes the original shot terrible. But, how far would that extend in the picture? Would most of the water be gone if you had taken the tight shot on the same day as the one in the original post?
Being from California, I find that Bishop area to be one of the most beautiful areas in the state. I am always mesmerized by the grand scenery and beautiful valley there. Albeit, next week I could say the same thing about a few other areas of California that mesmerize me. It's just nice to acknowledge that there is more than the famous touristy spots.
Thanks. Look at the 2nd pic in the original post....right in the middle of that frame you can see the part that was zoomed in as a closeup shot in the tighter shot - look for the trees that match and the mountain peaks. You can then see that if I had taken that original/first shot w/zoom lens or just tightly cropped the photo there would be NO water in the scene at all.
Farmers pond is a large but relatively shallow 'pond' when it's got water - in summer it's totally dry. The two screen snips from Google Maps will give you idea where the place is located, right near N. side of Bishop off Hwy 6.