Linda From Maine Loc: Yakima, Washington

:) :) Ah, if only.

This spot is part of the Yakima River Canyon Scenic By-way. 18 miles long. In winter particularly, we see many eagles and bighorn sheep. Here's a blurb:

"This route follows the Yakima River, dividing the hills of sage covered desert between Yakima and Ellensburg. The basalt cliffs, some rising more than 2,000 feet, reveal a story of cataclysmic geologic events. The canyon is known for its year-round sport fishing and as a blue ribbon catch-and-release trout stream. The crevices and cliffs make a perfect home for the densest concentration of nesting hawks, eagles, and falcons in the state."

If you look at the photos of UHH member littlebiddle, you'll get some GREAT images of the wildlife in the canyon.

Treepusher Loc: Kingston, Massachusetts

You know what? I like the fence in the foreground. I think it gives a better sense of scale to the distant tree and really emphasizes how 'alone' it is, as if fenced off from contact with anyone or anything else.

Good shot.

jk48 Loc: Camarillo, California

tree too far away...wires in the way..can you get closer to the tree and lose the wires...

Linda From Maine Loc: Yakima, Washington

Thanks very much, Treepusher and jk48. I appreciate your input!

big-guy Loc: Peterborough Ontario Canada

Try cropping the bottom half of the photo and turn it into a pano. I just re sized my browser window to accomplish the look and was quite happy with the result. Just a thought.

Linda From Maine Loc: Yakima, Washington

Thank you big-guy! I like it! (getting closer isn't an option and I did want to show a lot of empty space. Plus I have a frame that's 12" wide, but just 5" tall, so I can hang it!)