Thursday, October 1, 2009

The Drought is Over

SWF

The drought is over but Mother Nature has played a harsh trick on the best-laid plans of men. The boardwalk area of the Ft. Worth Nature Center and Refuge is now surrounded by fast-growing Sesbane (about 10' tall).


Click on the photo for a better look.


Compare this photo to an earlier photo and post(click here) during the drought.

Leave a comment.

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see the SkyWatch site here.



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32 comments:

  1. annalarssonphotographyOctober 1, 2009 at 1:33 PM

    Truly stunning!!

    Have a great weekend :)
    Anna

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  2. Guy DOctober 1, 2009 at 1:34 PM

    Now that is a beautiful photo, should be framed and hung on a wall.

    Have a great weekend
    Guy
    Regina In Pictures

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  3. CarverOctober 1, 2009 at 1:35 PM

    That's a beautiful shot and what a difference between now and during the drought. It's like that in the NC piedmont where I live too. We had a terrible 2007/2008 drought but after a year and a half of plenty of rain it's like a new place.

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  4. DewdropOctober 1, 2009 at 1:43 PM

    Wow! That's a striking difference!

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  5. Martha ZOctober 1, 2009 at 1:55 PM

    quite a contrast! It always seems there is too much water or not enough.

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  6. CarolOctober 1, 2009 at 1:56 PM

    Great photo...lush and beautiful...quite a difference from the other you posted during the drought!

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  7. DarylOctober 1, 2009 at 1:58 PM

    Lovely .. have a great weekend!

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  8. TR RyanOctober 1, 2009 at 2:02 PM

    Beautiful. I always enjoy coming here. Your images are always inspiring.

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  9. bemused26October 1, 2009 at 2:06 PM

    hiya- well done for being first on sky watch! I love the bright blue of the sky in this picture, it's really nice.

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  10. AnonymousOctober 1, 2009 at 2:07 PM

    Yes, I see what you mean. Your are getting more weather today, too. aren't you? We had the wettest summer on record for Portland. Wonder what is going on?

    That is a nice shot.

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  11. PerryOctober 1, 2009 at 2:18 PM

    Great colors! They all go so well together don't they.....

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  12. My name is RietOctober 1, 2009 at 3:20 PM

    Thta is a beautiful photo. The sky is clear and blue

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  13. EG CameraGirlOctober 1, 2009 at 3:22 PM

    I've never heard of Sesbane...but fast-growing does NOT sound good. Too little water, too much...crazy weather!

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  14. AmandaOctober 1, 2009 at 3:27 PM

    wow that sky is BLUE! Very nice!!!

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  15. MichelleOctober 1, 2009 at 4:39 PM

    Fantastic color in this shot!

    ~One Crafty Mama

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  16. ViolaOctober 1, 2009 at 6:12 PM

    Lovely clear blue sky with a beautiful river! The two different photos made quite a contrast! :)

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  17. eileeninmdOctober 1, 2009 at 6:40 PM

    You have a really pretty blue sky on the first picture.
    It is a beautiful area, thanks for sharing.

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  18. BPOTWOctober 1, 2009 at 8:16 PM

    That's a great pair of comparison shots!

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  19. MaritesOctober 1, 2009 at 9:30 PM

    a very beautiful capture. i love it.

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  20. Larry DOctober 2, 2009 at 6:37 AM

    Great photo, what a difference in the older photo!

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  21. Jim KlenkeOctober 2, 2009 at 6:43 AM

    The rain sure has been welcome, nice to see the lakes filling up.

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  22. indicaspeciesOctober 2, 2009 at 10:55 AM

    So much difference in a matter of few months? I like the blue color the sky. Happy SWF!

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  23. Debbie@Like a RoseOctober 2, 2009 at 1:54 PM

    Definite contrast - hope the green stuff doesn't take over.

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  24. Daniel Chérouvrier October 3, 2009 at 2:13 AM

    Life is changement.

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  25. SupernovaOctober 3, 2009 at 7:38 AM

    Well it is about time for the rainy reason too...nice picture

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  26. Angels in my lifeOctober 3, 2009 at 7:39 AM

    That is one nice picture.. you have captured a very wonderful sight...

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  27. GaelynOctober 8, 2009 at 3:40 PM

    It's either famine or feast isn't it. Hope you don't float away. Great capture.

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  28. Craver ViiOctober 8, 2009 at 9:39 PM

    It sure makes for a pretty picture. I like the way you framed it, too.

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  29. P-TEROctober 9, 2009 at 10:08 AM

    Great compotion!
    Beautiful picture!
    Gr.
    P-TER

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  30. Luiz RamosOctober 9, 2009 at 7:32 PM

    Great shot and beautiful colours.
    Luiz Ramos

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  31. Kathie BrownOctober 15, 2009 at 5:50 PM

    Troy, what is that green plant growing all along the banks there?

    BTW, if you stop by my Skywatch photo today, can you tell me what tree those berries and leaves are from? I tried to research on the internet but I can't seem to find anything like it. I took the photo in Madera canyon. Thanks!

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  32. Rural WriterOctober 24, 2009 at 12:48 AM

    Rich colors. Great picture.

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