Lake Powell Before The Drought by Dave Petersen Photography

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09-Oct-2015	Dave Petersen

Lake Powell Before The Drought

Arizona

Information regarding the extreme low level of water currently in Lake Powell has been on the news frequently lately. I thought I would go back through my files to see if I could find a Lake Powell image to post that I had not already posted. This image was photographed from a tour boat and the water was about 20+ feet low even in 2015. If I shot this exact image today, I doubt there would be any water showing from this angle. I always felt this part of the shoreline and rock formations was one of the most dramatic and beautiful views on the lake. It is heartbreaking to see what is happening.

Canon EOS 70D
1/320s f/11.0 at 200.0mm iso250 hide exif

Full EXIF Info
Date/Time	09-Oct-2015 02:20:04
Make	Canon
Model	Canon EOS 70D
Flash Used	No
Focal Length	200 mm
Exposure Time	1/320 sec
Aperture	f/11
ISO Equivalent	250
Exposure Bias	-0.33
White Balance	0
Metering Mode	multi spot (3)
JPEG Quality	(8)
Exposure Program	aperture priority (3)
Focus Distance

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Fong Lam		23-May-2022 05:14
Such a magnificent lake strickened by climate change and now in a predicament...hopefully melting snow from adjacent mountains will refill the reservoirs... a remarkable crisp capture showing the lake's vivid blue waters and amazing rock structures in excellent light...V

Guest		22-May-2022 14:12
Those rock formations are pretty spectacular. The water color is a beautiful contrast to the rest of the scene. Very sad about the drought. V

janescottcumming		22-May-2022 14:12
Those rock formations are pretty spectacular. The water color is a beautiful contrast to the rest of the scene. Very sad about the drought. V

Pierre		21-May-2022 11:28
Une formidable photo de ce splendide paysage et sur l'urgence d'agir avant qu'il soit trop tard! V

Pete Hemington		19-May-2022 21:23
Dramatic changes, good analysis

Colin Storey		18-May-2022 18:27
Wonderful image image of this fascinating place, hope some raind come soon to restore it back to its natural state.

Zoltán Balogh		17-May-2022 18:16
Fabulous image, Dave! V

Dennis Hoyne		17-May-2022 00:57
A beautiful image, we are having the opposite problem here now, flooding due to the excessive rains.

Charlene Ambrose		16-May-2022 07:49
Beautiful image. I've never been there. Sad to hear about the low levels.

Hank Vander Velde		16-May-2022 00:41
A beautiful image of the colorful rock formations enhanced by the deep-blue water. Sad that the drought has and is lasting so long.

Guest		15-May-2022 17:54
that was attractive at this stage, with the lake providing that rich blue...what a disaster now though, with so many people dependent on the ever diminishing supply of water..

globalgadabout		15-May-2022 17:54
that was attractive at this stage, with the lake providing that rich blue...what a disaster now though, with so many people dependent on the ever diminishing supply of water..

Walter Otto Koenig		15-May-2022 15:56
Great perspective with this long focal length. I like the clarity and colors. "V"

Danad		15-May-2022 15:18
Amazing view underlined by the blue water ! V

joseantonio		15-May-2022 14:55
amazing light and tones.V.

Marcia Rules		15-May-2022 14:40
Yes, it's quite a scary situation. More people are moving here with no regard for the future. I'd leave tomorrow if I could decide where to relocate...

Julie Oldfield		15-May-2022 14:37
It’s terrifying. I lived in Vegas for a while and it has doubled in size since I lived there. Lake Mead is drying. The photograph is beautifully layered with striking color. V

Graeme		15-May-2022 14:27
I like the deep blue of the water, Dave against the browns of the landscape. Very well composed.V!!!

Nestor Derkach		15-May-2022 14:12
Nice find showing that the water drought t was visible in 2015 . Nice wind format image and excellent resolution and exposure. Perfect in the presentation frame. Vote

Neil Marcus		15-May-2022 14:12
I find this fascinating. Th first image I have seen before it was filled. I recalled people bewailing its filling

Helen Betts		15-May-2022 14:03
What a striking capture, and so frightening to think we may never see this scene again. V.

Jeff Real		15-May-2022 13:58
This is a fascinating scene! The beauty is really special and I just love the natural layers found d here! You make it extraordinary, my friend. V

Guest		15-May-2022 13:39
Love how the blue water of the lake anchors this amazing scene. The story unfolding here unfortunately is a sad one as the awful drought in our Southwest continues.

Guest		15-May-2022 13:39
Love how the blue water of the lake anchors this amazing scene. The story unfolding here unfortunately is a sad one as the awful drought in our Southwest continues.

Nick Paoni		15-May-2022 13:39
Love how the blue water of the lake anchors this amazing scene. The story unfolding here unfortunately is a sad one as the awful drought in our Southwest continues.

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