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Suwannee Springs Puddle
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Suwannee Springs Puddle

by Paul Rebmann

Gallery: Weekly ChallengePosted August 8, 2012112 views4 comments
Suwannee Springs in north Florida along the Suwannee River showing the spring as a non-flowing puddle and the rock wall around the main spring. The wall is the remnant of a pool built in the late 1800's as part of a large tourist resort. This is normally a second magnitude spring with a flow of 23.4 cubic feet per second. When flowing, the water exits through one or two (depending upon water level) window-like openings in the wall on the right into the Suwannee River.

Canon 40D, Canon EF-S18-55mm 'kit' lens, focal length 18mm, ISO 100, 1/5 sec f/22, Exp. comp. 0

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4 comments
Comment posted by Carolyn Derstine on August 8, 2012 at 7:16 PM
Sounds like it could be a beautiful spot when the spring is flowing. However, now that puddle looks very unappealing! Certainly fits the challenge of showing the effects of drought.
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Comment posted by John Tobias on August 9, 2012 at 12:01 AM
Tells the story very well. Thanks for sharing.
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Comment posted by Mark Hopgood on August 10, 2012 at 12:13 AM
Thought provoking. Well done
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Comment posted by RL Potts on August 10, 2012 at 2:44 PM
OK, where are the snakes, alligators and vultures? It looks hot and it must be if the critters have left the area. The sand obviously gets lots of foot traffic in spite of low water. The look is historic and mysterious. A touch more dynamic range would have been nice here.
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