So Much Water... by bmac62

Photography • Scenic • posted on Dec 16, 2013

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...over the dam. We've been staying at Balmorhea State Park in West Texas for the past two days. The main feature here is a 3.5-million-US-gallon (13,000 m3) freshwater pool built around the San Solomon Springs. The spring has a constant flow of 22 to 28 million US gallons (110,000 m3) a day so no chlorination is required. The water temperature ranges from 72 to 76 F (22 to 24 C) and up to 30 feet (9.1 m) deep. The photo above is some of the crystal clear artesian spring water flowing over a small weir dam between the pool and a desert wetlands full of birds and other wildlife.

Comments (32)

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MrsRatbag

9:15PM | Mon, 16 December 2013

I like this view even better than your original posting ;} Beautiful water and light, and I love the reflection in that curved water!

bmac62

9:19PM | Mon, 16 December 2013

Thanks Denise. The jagged red line reflection in the water along the top of the dam is of the edge of a red tile roof on a low white building nearby.

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ArtistKimberly

9:32PM | Mon, 16 December 2013

An Outstanding Image,

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kgb224

9:37PM | Mon, 16 December 2013

Superb capture my friend. God bless.

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danapommet

9:51PM | Mon, 16 December 2013

A gorgeous capture Bill - it almost looks like a piece of blown glass instead of water.

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Faemike55

10:48PM | Mon, 16 December 2013

this is so impressively beautiful Stunning capture

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jocko500

12:09AM | Tue, 17 December 2013

cool pov

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blinkings

12:40AM | Tue, 17 December 2013

The 'pour' of the water is lovely Bill.

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durleybeachbum

1:13AM | Tue, 17 December 2013

Superb! That is a very warm spring, almost hot!

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beachzz

2:02AM | Tue, 17 December 2013

What a gorgeous shot--and wow, what a pool!!!

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jayfar

2:49AM | Tue, 17 December 2013

Beautiful Bill, just like glass.

whaleman

3:24AM | Tue, 17 December 2013

Water is so amazing and you have caught this splendidly!

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T.Rex

3:25AM | Tue, 17 December 2013

Good work. The jagged roof edge really shows the flow rate of the water and that the surface is a bit uneven. Beautiful colors, and ...wow, the foam and splashes at the bottom. I wonder how deep it is below the fall - water usually gouges out a good depth which depends on the fall height and amount of water at the base which the falling water has to pass through. With the temperature you give I feel like hopping in right away! Where I am, it's just above freezing and it's drizzling. Keep up the good work, Bill! :-)

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Adobe_One_Kenobi

8:40AM | Tue, 17 December 2013

Super shot bud. That water looks so refreshing.

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SunriseGirl

9:21AM | Tue, 17 December 2013

Very impressive and artistic take on this beautiful place. Thanks for sharing. :)

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kenmo

10:36AM | Tue, 17 December 2013

Spectacular photo and pov...

alanwilliams

11:15AM | Tue, 17 December 2013

i love the three different aspects here

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jendellas

1:08PM | Tue, 17 December 2013

That is an amazing capture, beautiful!!

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Rob2753

1:12PM | Tue, 17 December 2013

This makes me feel giddy just looking at it, the bright blue sky and reflections in the top pool look wonderful, the water does look so clear, I am typing this quickly so I don't fall in !! LOL

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helanker

2:49PM | Tue, 17 December 2013

What a gorgeous waterfall. Looks absolutely beautiful with the reflections :) So well captured, Bill.

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bobrgallegos

4:30PM | Tue, 17 December 2013

A super POV!! Love the reflections!!

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FredNunes

4:49PM | Tue, 17 December 2013

Fine shot, Bill! :)

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RodS

4:56PM | Tue, 17 December 2013

This is exquisite, Bill - I can almost hear the sound of the water going over that spillway. And just look how clear and clean that water is! I'm amazed it's that warm - seems like spring water is usually more like 50-52F normally. That must be a fascinating place. I've always been fascinated by springs and the aquifers that feed them - where does all that water come from... Amazing..

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Richardphotos

5:12PM | Tue, 17 December 2013

I think I saw the park on the map but have never been there. the ware is beautiful

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goodoleboy

5:17PM | Tue, 17 December 2013

Great POV in this fine pic of the multistriated water flow as it pours relentlessly over the dam, Bill, and thanks for the definitive statistics.

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photosynthesis

10:33AM | Wed, 18 December 2013

A dazzling shot of the water flow. I've taken many photos of flowing water, but have never gotten a result this spectacular...

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X-PaX

11:23AM | Wed, 18 December 2013

Very nice capture. I like the reflection in the water very much.

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flavia49

5:14PM | Wed, 18 December 2013

fantastic work

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auntietk

8:54PM | Wed, 18 December 2013

I love the mirror-finish look of the water. Gorgeous shot, hon ... just right!

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junge1

11:11PM | Wed, 18 December 2013

Wow, beautifully captured Bill. I like the smoothness of the water surface above the weir!

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debbielove

7:48AM | Sun, 22 December 2013

What a great water shot! I've yet to catch a good water in motion one.. But... Give me time.. lol Well caught Bill, and while I'm here, I'd like to wish you both a very Merry Christmas.. Rob