Lake Abert, Sunset

A "grand view" of Lake Abert, one of three large lakes that are

remnants of the Pleistocene-are Lake Chewaucan. Like Mono Lake, Lake

Abert is far too saline to support fish. But like its better-known

cousin, it is an essential feeding and breeding ground for migratory

birds. The rim rises above it to the east, gaining more than 2500' in

2 miles, much of it in vertical cliffs. This is one of a couple of

breaks in the rim, where it is possible to reach the top without

technical climbing skills.

PDE

Wow John, this is stunning and I love the colors. You have assembled your key elements quite well. The foreground desert vegetation is what makes it for me. Now, I have always wondered; if the water is too salty for fish and the birds gather here to feed, what are they feeding on? Are there brine shrimp or some kind of saltwater life other than fish? Well, whatever they feed on, they have a wonderful view!

Thank you. Mark, the main food source is, I suspect, the brine shrimp, which exist in plenty. Also, swarms of absolutely awful black flies, with a bite you can't feel, but which leaves the most astoundingly itchy welts, lasting around 48 hours. (I made the mistake once of camping on the far western shore, accessible by 15 miles of BLM unimproved way. The mistake was going in early May, right around the start of the fly hatch.)

beautiful light and colors. well done.

Wow, such a wonder from the north American desert! Beautiful shot.

This an abslutely stunning image of this magical location John. Excellent composition, and gorgeous saturated color.

All the best,

Neil

Thank you, Neil (and belatedly, Zsolt and Lalit). This one has definitely become a personal favorite of mine.

great light, beautiful place and photo

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Not only a beautiful picture in every way, but more importantly - it's a beautifully unique picture - not the 1 billionth standard shot of Mono Lake, etc.  That area has a lot of desolation and you have to work the light as you did to show the extraordinary beauty that can come out of that scenery!  So, great job!