KEELER BEACH

This once was a beach on Owens Lake. It was a very large lake that had

steamships plying it. Then Los Angeles took the water rights to the

Owens River and there was no more flow into the lake. It was

completely dry, but now they are letting a little water back into the

lake. Alas, too late for Keeler.

tragic!!!!

An eloquent ode to progress, the continuing search for greater profits and the inevitable harvest from a new reading of The American Way. The dreams of bygone days bleaching in the desert.

At least they took responsibility for their actions. What an ironic proclamation.

Thank you for the comments. It is a pretty fascinating place.

...but very nice documentary photo supporting trhe story...water seems to be one of the biggest challenge in the years to come for lots of places around the globe...and if people waste it...

You are so right. I live in what should be dessert. People use water as if it were inexhaustible. Someday they are in for a rude awakening.

 

Thanks for stopping by and glad to see you back from vacation. Hope it was excellent.

tone and colors are well-matched to the sad story so evident here, even without your introductory words --- the sign speaks of a beach, of swimming and surfing; the x-cross of the gate cancels it out as we view the carcasses of cabins and the vast stretch of flatland, devoid of any sheen or sign of any water... a sad tale indeed of what has been... i would say you have achieved your purpose well in this photograph

Thank you very much for taking a peek and leaving such a nice comment.

Eeey gads " please were your haz. mat. suits at all times.

 

 

I assume that your processing is deliberately as flat and lifeless as the scene. Very effect and more than a bit sad.

Thanks. I'm speculating on the difference between this and your "Farnworth Lake" image. It brings me a bit of mirth before I get too depressed. lol