Maria Sanchez Lake by TwoPynts

Photography • Scenic • posted on Sep 28, 2005

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"Perhaps the truth depends on a walk around the lake." --Wallace Stevens

This is a scenic shot looking north towards old town St. Augustine over Maria Sanchez Lake. It was taken during a morning bike ride with Lisa. She probably would have preferred if I had left the camera in the room, but was a good sport about my frequent stops. In the distance over the treetops you can see parts of Flagler college, the former Ponce de Leon hotel. The lake was once a creek but a weir was installed to create the thin lake. That weir is now rusted shut in the closed position and is a flooding hazard when St. Augustine experiences heavy rains. The lake is thought to be named after a fort near the area that was destroyed by a powder magazine explosion sometime after 1860. There is even a short play set bedside the lake named Fish Kill on Maria Sanchez I considered cropping out the bottom portion of the water to just below the palms on the left for a panoramic look, but I like the peaceful mood the full scene creates, and the postcard-like quality. ----- You can get an aerial view of the city HERE. Maria Sanchez Lake is at the bottom and I took the photo from the bottom (south) left corner of the lake from South Street. ----- Thanks for stopping by and for your fortified comments on yesterday's photo, Fort Mantanzas.

----- Olympus C8080WZ & PhotoshopCS. (443)

Comments (32)

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Chaos911

7:34AM | Wed, 28 September 2005

cool reflection, and super view :) EXCELLENT!!!

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rayburg

7:37AM | Wed, 28 September 2005

No cropping..u'd loose the paln reflection..beautiful pic Kort ,,almost makes me want to come back =)

ana-maria

7:39AM | Wed, 28 September 2005

Looks most beautiful. Wonderful light and fantastic perspective. Excellent image!!!

gwfa

7:48AM | Wed, 28 September 2005

well seen...

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morningglory

7:49AM | Wed, 28 September 2005

Beautiful reflections and colors. What a gorgeous scene.

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jophoto

7:49AM | Wed, 28 September 2005

You made the right choice cropwise. Lovely, peaceful image.

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linkdink

7:51AM | Wed, 28 September 2005

Serenely beautiful! Glad you didn't crop it, you made the right choice. Really lovely scene.

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DELMUR

7:52AM | Wed, 28 September 2005

bikers dont'like cameras ! but it was a good idea to take it! beautifull pic!

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hotracer2

7:53AM | Wed, 28 September 2005

Beautiful scene, would be a serene place to walk and contemplate life, nicely presented:):):)..V

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Margana

8:01AM | Wed, 28 September 2005

Sooo beautiful Kortalouche!I love that bright red in the distance.It really grabs your eye!The light,and the reflections are simply wonderful.The softish focus gives it an almost painterly feel to me.I simply cannot imagine this cropped because the balance is soooo good.I definately think you made the right decision.Have a great day!!!-M :)

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Zacko

8:25AM | Wed, 28 September 2005

OOOOH WEEEE!!! Postcard-perfect!!!! What a beautiful photo this is, and those red rooftops add so much to this compo. Well spotted and clicked! Have a wonderful day Sir. #:O)

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marybelgium

8:34AM | Wed, 28 September 2005

excellent ! a pleasure for the eyes ! beautiful tones and reflection ! Bravo !

dragonfly2000

9:17AM | Wed, 28 September 2005

Glad you didn't crop it - this looks very good in the format; peaceful indeed.

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sharky_

9:54AM | Wed, 28 September 2005

A very beautiful place. Very inviting. Aloha

parb1194

11:45AM | Wed, 28 September 2005

Beautiful scene and capture and love the red in the center...it draws the eye. Excellent!!!!

Tedz

12:51PM | Wed, 28 September 2005

All it needs is...a Stamp...Postcard Qualititty for sure!

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Cosme..D..Churruca

2:03PM | Wed, 28 September 2005

Very fine ! So inviting this place... very well done !

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tibet2004uk

2:33PM | Wed, 28 September 2005

Ooooooh!! What a sight!! This is superb!! I love those red roofs!! They add such a nice contrast with the blue of the sky and the green of the vegetation!

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Digimon

4:08PM | Wed, 28 September 2005

WOW!.............stunning!! Your eyes should be given their own private parking spot! Exceptional shot!!

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jcv2

4:19PM | Wed, 28 September 2005

gasp This capture is most impressive, Kort! What a joy! Serene, balanced, gorgeous colors! sigh Perfect work, a stunning shot of this wonderful place!

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blacq_nyght_vampyre

4:28PM | Wed, 28 September 2005

So beautiful.

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Richardphotos

4:55PM | Wed, 28 September 2005

very serene and peaceful view. it would be a pleasure to just set and admire the scenery. superb capture

soulofharmony

5:25PM | Wed, 28 September 2005

this is beautiful perfect DOF sweeps right in.. outstanding .. excellent exposure also. Captured those reflections beautiful sublime work :)..:)) perfect

logiloglu

5:33PM | Wed, 28 September 2005

a wonderful place. its a real pleasure to look at. excellent capture,Kort !!!!!!! #:O) !!!!!!!!

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Saurav

6:24PM | Wed, 28 September 2005

Supurb photo Kort, excellent composition and light. The building reminds me of the house that the Nepali Royal Family lives in.

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zulaan

1:27AM | Thu, 29 September 2005

Wow ! Beautiful and peaceful place ! Love the colors and composition !!! ;) Beautiful work !

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erlandpil

3:48PM | Thu, 29 September 2005

Wonderful picture again erland

PhotoSmith

4:04PM | Thu, 29 September 2005

Wow! You have to love beautiful scenery like this! Such stunning work here - sometimes I think people don't realize how much talent goes into a photo like this. Wonderful, wonderful work! V

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