Sunrise Reflections #3
by Robert Bales
Title
Sunrise Reflections #3
Artist
Robert Bales
Medium
Photograph - Photo
Description
Airport pond is a small body of water located a few miles from Emmett, Idaho. It is a favorite fishing water for many people. On an early drive I found this place that it would look like it would be a great place to watch a sunrise and it sure turned out to be that place. I have many images of Gem County located in the Gem County album on this site and I am sure you would enjoying taking a little time to view them.
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.
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October 12th, 2015
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Cheryl Rose
I can't take my eyes off those gorgeous reflections, Robert! You picked the perfect spot to wait for the sunrise! l/f/p
Robert Bales replied:
Thanks Cheryl for the wonderful comment on the reflection and thanks for the LFP!! It is a great spot for the sunrise!!
Bill And Deb Hayes
This is a stunningly beautiful sunrise you captured Robert. The clarity of the colors are so vivid and the way they reflect off the pond water just multiples the beauty. The composition is "spot-on". Outstanding photography work here !!! (L/F+Pin) Bill and Deb Hayes
Robert Bales replied:
Thanks so much for the great review and so glad you enjoyed the image. Thanks for the LFPin!!
John Bailey
Congratulations on being featured in the Fine Art America Group "Images That Excite You!"