how high was the water? by Faemike55

Photography • Landscape • posted on Aug 09, 2011

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Description

this sign is along the Washougal River Greenway - Western section and is along the boardwalk over the wetalnds area. it is also 8 1/2 feet from ground to top in height. this puts it about 6 feet high in relation to the boardwalk. As you can see, it is covered in mud. this gives you an idea of how deep the river was at the height of the high water. Along the path, there are the edges where the water stopped. I'll post pictures of those spots later on. As I may have stated before, this is the first time in decades that we have had the rivers this high. In fact, the last time I saw them this high was when I was in High School (prior to 1970) Have a great day Mike ps thanks for all the comments and faves - I do appreciate them

Comments (51)

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VEDES

11:31AM | Wed, 10 August 2011

SUPER CAPTURE!!!!

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DennisReed

11:45AM | Wed, 10 August 2011

Cool!

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nefertiabet

12:04PM | Wed, 10 August 2011

Excellet documental photography Mike!!!

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jocko500

12:09PM | Wed, 10 August 2011

cool shot

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virginiese

12:16PM | Wed, 10 August 2011

stunning capture. It sure was a terrible flood !

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Foink

12:38PM | Wed, 10 August 2011

Awesome capture...bet you're glad the flooding is over!!!

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lyron

1:02PM | Wed, 10 August 2011

Nice shot!!!

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Richardphotos

2:17PM | Wed, 10 August 2011

they want to keep the people out but failed on preventing the river from doing lots of harm.where I grew up there was constant flooding during heavy rains and a creek many miles from where we lived would extend all the way into my mother's yard .the house was on the highest point and that kept the water to covering 3/4's of the yard but a block away it was around 10 to 12 feet deep

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Crudelitas

2:24PM | Wed, 10 August 2011

Is hereby warned of the head jumps! The water is just time shopping! Seriously. The flood must have been but very powerful! But as I like the scenery definitely better!

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sandra46

5:56PM | Wed, 10 August 2011

great capture

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mikeerson

7:36PM | Wed, 10 August 2011

that sign means you mike = lol... I guess you'll have to find a new place to streak = lol ya gotta wonder if some homeless people got creative and placed that sign there so people would stay away.

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Savage_dragon

8:08PM | Wed, 10 August 2011

Ouch! "/

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evielouise

8:50PM | Wed, 10 August 2011

nice capture very excellent close up !~

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HeavensBlonde

8:52PM | Wed, 10 August 2011

wow prayers always ya all..

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danapommet

8:57PM | Wed, 10 August 2011

I like this shot a lot Mike because we can see the muddy residue on the banking below the sign. Dana

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tofi

9:02PM | Wed, 10 August 2011

A lovely composition of this natural landscape. The sign is interesting, as I have never seen one like this. I've seen all sorts of warnings, but never one like this. A most lovely place, however. It would intrigue me though to actually want to rebel and go beyond at my own risk :) Wonderful photograph, Mike!

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RodS

10:23PM | Wed, 10 August 2011

Yep - that was mighty high, Mike! Your description really provides a clear idea of just how much water there was! We must be nearly the same age, my friend! :-D Sorry my comments are brief for now - I'm so far behind it hurts! Hope to be back up and running soon.

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