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Photographer's Note
Amawalk Reservoir in Amawalk NY.
The Amawalk Reservoir is a small reservoir in central-northern Westchester County, New York. It is located at the intersection of U.S. Route 202 and New York State Route 35, and is over 32 miles (over 51 kilometres) north of New York City. It was formed by impounding the middle of the Muscoot River, one of the tributaries of the Croton River. This reservoir was put into service in 1897, and was named after the small community of Amawalk, NY, which was inundated by the reservoir, and relocated near the dam.
The reservoir is one of the smaller reservoirs in NYC's water supply system. It is only about 3 miles (4.8 kilometres) long. It only holds about 6.7 billion gallons (about 25.7 million m³) of water at full capacity, and has a drainage basin of 20 square miles (32 square kilometres). A drainage basin is the area where there are bodies of water that either directly or eventually flow into a reservoir.
Water which is either released or spilled out of Amawalk Reservoir flows south in the Muscoot River and eventually enters the Muscoot Reservoir, and then flows into the New Croton Reservoir. The water enters the New Croton Aqueduct, which sends water to the Jerome Park Reservoir in the Bronx, where the water is distributed to the Bronx and to northern Manhattan. On average, the New Croton Aqueduct delivers 10% of New York City's drinking water. The water that doesn't enter the New Croton Aqueduct will flow into the Hudson River at Croton Point.
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Atousa
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(7131) 2008-01-25 21:46
Salam Angela,
Beautiful shot n landscape..I like the different colours of the reflection n the branches in FG here.TFS
AtousA
Nicou
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(193806) 2008-01-26 1:33
Hello,
Mangigique ces couleur, ces contraste, le bleu de l'eau este superbement mis en valeur, ce bleu est mangigique, profond.
Bravo et amitiιs
Nicou
tyro
(30513) 2008-01-26 3:37
Hello, Angela.
Beautiful clarity and sharpness in this one! Fabulous colours too. It looks very cold - is that ice that I see on the lake in the foreground?
Oh, and a very nice and informative note too.
Best Wishes,
John.
arvndv_in
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(143) 2008-01-26 6:46
That is a nice learning for me Angela. I can see how interesting a photo can be even in a dry weather like this. Thanks for posting
romanaa
(8310) 2008-01-26 13:38
Hello Angela,
very peaceful image full of nice shades of blue.
Well done
Best wishes
Romana
bullybeef53
(3365) 2008-01-27 15:07
Angela,
Beautiful blue color,and very sharp.The frame works well.
Jim
gunbud
(34066) 2008-01-27 18:52
Hi Angela,
Lovely capture of this partially frozen reservoir that is seen with some fine tonal changes to its varying blue surface. The the afternoon light on the dorment trees and grass bring a nice gold color that compliments the blue of the lake.
Regards, Tom
gracious
(20025) 2008-01-31 14:36
Hello angela,
Excellent composition of this beautiful Resevoir!
captured well in good low pov with great depth, awesome colouration and details
well done
many thanks for sharing also the useful notes
greeting from NZ
Tony
jusninasirun
(17529) 2008-01-31 19:17
Hello Angela,
Beautiful and pristine shot.
The foreground looks good against the light on the forest. Well framed and very good job.
Regards,
Jusni
Charo
(51290) 2008-02-01 1:48
Hola Angela,
una imagen que transmite tranquilidad. Los colores son estupendos asν como el encuadre y la luz. Buena toma de este pantano que desde tu punto de vista parece un lago.
Cordialmente
Charo
tcht
(7565) 2008-02-01 6:43
Hi Angela
lovely landscape scene with great lighting and fine colours. atmosphere is excellent and the foreground framing with the grass is effective. I wonder if you could also try a wider version next time.
Cheers
CH
toto
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(0) 2008-02-01 12:59
Belle photo de ce lac qui est tout bleu grβce a la rιflection de ce ciel dans cette eau, bien vu, bien pris.
Jolies couleurs et bonne nettetι de l' ensemble, bien jouι ces branchettes a l' avant plan qui donne une bonne profondeur de cha^ps a votre photo.
Amitiιs Thomas
plimrn
(21344) 2008-02-04 6:51
Hi Angela,
Good choice to include the FG branches with their DOF enhancement. The contrast between the sun-kissed trees and the shadows adds drama as does the shading of the water from a clear clue to the reflections.
Wisning you health, love & joy in the coming year, Pat
JorgeCK
(2620) 2008-02-14 14:39
Hi Angela,
Wonderful Landscape shot. very good contrast between the blue water and the lines of trees.
excellent composition. Good idea leaveing the branches in the foreground it help to appreciate the depth of field.
congratulations
joRge
dkeus31
(27739) 2008-02-17 11:38
hello Angela,
a nice composition with this almost frozen lake making a good foreground.
regards
didier
steliosk
(4802) 2008-03-04 5:48
Hello Angela,
I love the colour in this one
the panoramic frame gives more depth
beatiful capture :)
Regards
Stelios
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Copyright: angela LL (angela926)
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(1884) - Genre: Τοποθεσίες
- Medium: Έγχρωμο
- Date Taken: 2008-01-23
- Categories: Καθημερινότητα
- Camera: Olympus Camedia C-5000z
- Έκθεση: f/7.1, 1/80 δευτερόλεπτα
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- Έκδοση φωτογραφίας: Πρωτότυπη έκδοση
- Date Submitted: 2008-01-25 18:06
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