Before and After
Feb 16, 2017 21:03:06 #
The Lachlan River before and after shots in near the same spot on different years. The ones with water taken November 2016 and the later only taken in 2015. What a difference a year makes in Australia. These views over the Lachlan are taken from our farm/rural lifestyle property from the ridge line on our property. The Lachlan River feeds Wyangala Dam which is sored and released for farmers crops down stream. We visit our property every few weekend for 4 day breaks when work allows.
November 2016
Zoomed in 2015
2015
January 2017 (Jindi looking for Kangaroos)
Feb 16, 2017 23:56:15 #
Reservoir looks really shallow. Appears large when full, but doesn't hold much water. Our California reservoirs were going through that for years, but now there is too much water to hold, and the dams are literally bursting.
Feb 17, 2017 00:22:48 #
This is only the back waters and they are full to the max at the moment. The reservoir is Wyangala Dam and it hold 4 x that of Sydney Harbour. This dam is used only for the township and irrigation, down stream. It is also a great recreation area for water skiing/swimming etc. It was closed through the drought with the dam being at 4%.
dat2ra wrote:
Reservoir looks really shallow. Appears large when full, but doesn't hold much water. Our California reservoirs were going through that for years, but now there is too much water to hold, and the dams are literally bursting.
Feb 17, 2017 03:34:24 #
Feb 17, 2017 07:11:13 #
Karenn wrote:
The Lachlan River before and after shots in near the same spot on different years. The ones with water taken November 2016 and the later only taken in 2015. What a difference a year makes in Australia. These views over the Lachlan are taken from our farm/rural lifestyle property from the ridge line on our property. The Lachlan River feeds Wyangala Dam which is sored and released for farmers crops down stream. We visit our property every few weekend for 4 day breaks when work allows.
Nice images, enjoyed the narrative and looks like a great place to call home!
Feb 17, 2017 07:18:14 #
Our property looks over the Dam from some spots. Glad you liked my pics.
DOOK wrote:
Nice shots, Karenn. I've been fishing in Wyangala a few times. Earl. 
Feb 17, 2017 17:23:11 #
This is our home away from home, for more pics look under my name for things related to the farm. We get here every three weeks usually for family and friend get aways. Bike, quad, 4 x 4 driving, fishing, shooting and having a great time.
Swamp-Cork wrote:
Nice images, enjoyed the narrative and looks like a great place to call home!
Feb 18, 2017 07:33:01 #
Karenn wrote:
This is our home away from home, for more pics look under my name for things related to the farm. We get here every three weeks usually for family and friend get aways. Bike, quad, 4 x 4 driving, fishing, shooting and having a great time.
Feb 19, 2017 10:49:44 #
Feb 20, 2017 06:52:05 #
Karenn wrote:
The Lachlan River before and after shots in near the same spot on different years. The ones with water taken November 2016 and the later only taken in 2015. What a difference a year makes in Australia. These views over the Lachlan are taken from our farm/rural lifestyle property from the ridge line on our property. The Lachlan River feeds Wyangala Dam which is sored and released for farmers crops down stream. We visit our property every few weekend for 4 day breaks when work allows.
Wonderful shots Karenn, really shows the diverse character of the Australian bush in drought and good times. Where is your property located? you have magic scenery.
Feb 20, 2017 18:31:24 #
Near Wyangala Dam a place called Reid's Flat. Biggest town near by is Cowra but it is a hours drive from us. It is a 3 and half hours drive for us from home but with all the travelling we do seems like 2 hours. We use it for 4 x 4 driving, bikes, quads, camp fires, relaxing, shooting and of course photos for me. I have planted numerous natives over the years to attract birds so I have a lot of native flower shots. Check out some of my old post relating to the farm for more shots with a view.
infocus wrote:
Wonderful shots Karenn, really shows the diverse character of the Australian bush in drought and good times. Where is your property located? you have magic scenery.
Feb 21, 2017 02:34:28 #
Karenn wrote:
Near Wyangala Dam a place called Reid's Flat. Big... (show quote)
Thank you for that. I am very familiar with Cowra but didn't recognise the other place names. It is a very nice part of NSW.
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