Braunig Lake Park, Texas by myrrhluz

Photography • Scenic • posted on Oct 15, 2011

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The next few pictures will not be from the Hill Country, as Braunig Lake Park is actually south of San Antonio. But they are from the spring of 2010, when I spent as much time as possible driving around the area looking for wildflowers. On my second time looking, I went south and found wildflowers which you can see in a previous post, here I then went to Braunig Lake Park where this was taken. In the 1960s, San Antonio needed more power for its growing size. Unfortunately they were in the midst of a 6 year draught, and water usage was a sensitive issue. San Antonio's sole source of water is the Edwards Underground Aquifer. They needed to generate more electrical power, but use less water from the aquifer. It was decided to build two new electric power plants, cool them with recycled water which was then released into two man made lakes. Braunig Lake is one of these lakes. It is a nice park with picnic tables, fishing, areas to walk and various animals. This information and more can be found here Thanks for viewing and for previous comments and favs!

Comments (30)

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magnus073

9:27PM | Sat, 15 October 2011

This is a wonderful photo of this lake park Lucinda, it looks like a beautiful place. I remember well when we were talking on the phone back then and you telling me all about this time you spent driving around in search for wildflowers.

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Faemike55

9:30PM | Sat, 15 October 2011

Wonderful photo and interesting ideas on how to get what they needed without too much damage to the environment

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jocko500

9:31PM | Sat, 15 October 2011

look like the wind is blowing hard here

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vaggabondd

9:43PM | Sat, 15 October 2011

looks a little windy, any place to go fishing is a good place :)

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mgtcs

10:21PM | Sat, 15 October 2011

WOW...Such a marvelous and peaceful place my friend, you capture the win marvelously Lucinda! Congratulations!

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bimm3d

12:00AM | Sun, 16 October 2011

i wish to be there!! lovely place and wonderful photo!!

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durleybeachbum

2:13AM | Sun, 16 October 2011

Good to hear about the recycling! A most peaceful and attractive view.

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helanker

2:44AM | Sun, 16 October 2011

This looks like a wonderful place to go fishing.... when the wind is not blowing as hard as on this lovely shot, that is :-D

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jayfar

4:27AM | Sun, 16 October 2011

A really super shot, looks a windy place and is that a pelican taking off on the right???.

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Feliciti

6:59AM | Sun, 16 October 2011

wonderful view !! like the tree shape blowing in the wind too !!

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mariogiannecchini

10:41AM | Sun, 16 October 2011

very beautiful place , Lucinda ! Great capture aand photo !

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flavia49

12:23PM | Sun, 16 October 2011

marvelous capture! I can feel the wind! BRAVO!!

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drifterlee

12:31PM | Sun, 16 October 2011

Beautiful scene and shot!!!!

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emmecielle

12:33PM | Sun, 16 October 2011

Splendid view! Wonderful capture! :)

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jendellas

12:44PM | Sun, 16 October 2011

Lovely place, did the fisherman catch anything :o)

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Bossie_Boots

2:48PM | Sun, 16 October 2011

So peaceful superb capture !!

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sandra46

5:21PM | Sun, 16 October 2011

MAGNIFICENT SHOT! WELL DONE!

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wysiwig

7:16PM | Sun, 16 October 2011

Wonderful composition. The tree gives a great sense of motion. The fishing pool is a terrific touch.

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Minda

10:03PM | Sun, 16 October 2011

Very Beautiful photo lucinda..

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dochtersions

3:57AM | Mon, 17 October 2011

How very interesting your photo is. A really great and vivid capture which shows the play of the wind. I like that this lake is made by people. And that St. Antonio keeps intention to progress nature in his aria. I'm not sure I see left is a bird flying, but I love the contrast between the rod, so calm and silent in the landscape and capturing the tree, who resists the wind. A lovely scene, dear Lucinda.

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jmb007

9:23AM | Mon, 17 October 2011

bel endroit

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SIGMAWORLD

9:33AM | Mon, 17 October 2011

Sehr schön.

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mickeyrony

12:58PM | Mon, 17 October 2011

Beautiful place, very windy, a visit to fishermen as my step. Congratulations again and many thanks for sharing ((5 + +)) Belle place ,très venteux ,un rendez-vous pour les pêcheurs comme ma belle . Bravo encore et mille mercis de partager ((5++))

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npauling

6:28PM | Mon, 17 October 2011

A beautiful place to take this super capture. I love lakes and think we need a lot more of them in our world.

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psyoshida

8:18PM | Mon, 17 October 2011

Now that is using their noggins! Great idea and what a peaceful spot it makes too. I love how that tree is bending in the breeze and the fishing pole just stuck in the mud. Great shot.

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GiMi53

3:05AM | Tue, 18 October 2011

Very nice picture, well composed with the tree ! Where is the fisherman ? ;~)

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clbsmiley

9:33PM | Tue, 18 October 2011

Great capture! Bill said he likes this one. :)

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blondeblurr

12:45AM | Wed, 19 October 2011

You know Lucinda, this could be the inspiration for an oil-painting, IMHO - This is so calming - despite the windy conditions ... I just love the turbulence of the tree, resonating with me - (gawd, I hope I used the right words in the right order here? if you know what I mean?) Kudos, BB

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