Red Sunset Beauty
by Robert Bales
Title
Red Sunset Beauty
Artist
Robert Bales
Medium
Photograph - Photo
Description
I was out looking to take the sunset over Emmett Valley, but the sky seem like it would be better for a water reflection. Sawyer Pond is one of the favorite place for the people to enjoy fishing and enjoy the beauty of sunsets, since it is only a mile from town.
Originally called "Emmettville," it was primarily a post office named after Emmett Cahalan, the son of Tom Cahalan, an early settler of the area. The post office was later moved but retained the name. A few years later the "ville" was dropped and the post office and town became simply Emmett. In 1883 James Wardwell had the town platted, and in 1900 the town was incorporated as Emmett. Later, in March 1902, the Idaho Northern railroad came to the valley.
After the closing of the mines in 1906, the power lines were extended to Emmett. A series of irrigation projects made it possible for more rapid expansion of the town as the major service center for a farming and fruit-growing valley. In the early 1900s fruit packers adopted the label of "Gem of Plenty" because of the fertility of the valley. During the mining era the valley was known as the "garden" for the mining regions.
Until 2001, the city was home to a Boise Cascade manufacturing facility The Black Canyon diversion dam on the Payette River, built in the early 1920s, is east of the city.
Emmett is only located about 40 miles from Boise which is the capital of Idaho.
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July 10th, 2013
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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 December: 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! (December 16, 2019)
Robyn King
Congratulations your beautiful work is being featured in 500 Views Share Group & Shared:-)
Maria Hunt
Mmmmmagical!! Congratulations on your "Feature" on the home page in 1000 Views Group, Robert F/L
Christopher James
Congratulation.....your wonderful work has been featured in the 1000 Views on 1 Image Group l/f/p
Jamie Pham
Beautiful sunset! v/f
Robert Bales replied:
Sorry it took so long, but I was on a 4 day camping trip! Thanks Jamie for the f/v and the comment!!
Jon Burch
Beautiful sunset Robert! v
Robert Bales replied:
Sorry it took so long, but I was on a 4 day camping trip! Thanks Jon for the vote and the great comment!!
Shirley Mitchell
Stunning colours beautifully captured.
Robert Bales replied:
Sorry it took so long, but I was on a 4 day camping trip! Thanks for the wonderful comments!!
Peggy Franz
amazing shot!! beautiful colors well done Fvgt
Robert Bales replied:
Sorry it took so long, but I was on a 4 day camping trip! Thanks for the wonderful comments and the f/v/
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