Baranof Lake
by Robert Bales
Title
Baranof Lake
Artist
Robert Bales
Medium
Photograph - Photo
Description
Baranof Lake is a glacially-fed, horseshoe-shaped lake on the eastern side of Baranof Island, in Alaska. Baranof Lake borders the community of Baranof Warm Springs and also has a Forest Service cabin on the northwestern end of the lake. Baranof River flows into the lake's western end and exits on the eastern end in rapids and a waterfall.
Baranof Lake was likely named for the community of Baranof Warm Springs.
Baranof Warm Springs is a very small community, having only one year round resident. However, there are around 15 seasonal homes. The community lies inside the jurisdiction of the City and Borough of Sitka, but there are only two tax-paying commercial enterprises, the Baranof General Store and the Baranof Wilderness Lodge and Resort. The city, in return, maintains a boardwalk which serves as the main thoroughfare as well as a dock for transient vessels. The community pools money together to pay for a seasonal (winter) caretaker for seasonally-inhabited residences, the city-owned picnic shelter (possible shelter for those needing it), the public bath house (which features three separate tubs), and the communal warm springs pools. Another caretaker is hired to tend to the Baranof Lodge from October 1 to May 1 when the owners of the Lodge return.
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February 4th, 2013
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Comments (9)
Jan Mulherin
Congratulations!! This beautiful image has been selected to be featured for the week in the “Shadow Silhouettes and Reflections Outdoors” Group Home Page. You are welcome to add a preview of this featured image to the group’s discussion post titled “2019 September: Stunning Group Featured Images and Thank-you’s” for a permanent display within the group, to share this achievement with others. You are also welcome to share your featured image on our new Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/groups/247552766180931/ Thank you for your participation in the group! (September 2, 2019)
Sharon Elliott
This is such a fantastic shot. Love the reflections. I love your work and especially your Alaska Gallery. I could look around in here all day long. SE v.f.g+
Robert Bales replied:
Thanks Sharon for the outstanding comments and I am glad you enjoyed the Alaska work. If you have not been there I sure hope you can make it someday! Thanks for the wonderful support!!!
Mick Anderson
Robert, not only is this a great image, but the description is fascinating as well! Nice job :)) F/V
Jenny Rainbow
Alaska has to offer such a fascinating natural beauty! Wonderful capture of the reflections, Robert!