Reflections on Watson Lake

by Donna Kennedy

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Reflections on Watson Lake

Artist

Donna Kennedy

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Photograph - Photographs

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Original Fine Art Photography by Donna Kennedy...HDR

The Granite Dells at Watson Lake is a geological feature north of Prescott, Arizona. The Dells consist of exposed bedrock and large boulders of granite that have eroded into an unusual lumpy, rippled appearance.
The precambrian Dells' granite has been dated at 1.4 billion years old. Its pluton was intruded at a depth of around one or two miles. These cover rocks have since been eroded away. Weathering along joints produced the rounded boulders and other unusual rock formations that characterize the Granite Dells. This process is called spheroidal weathering, and is common in granitic terrains.

There are many small reservoirs in the hills of central Arizona, but Watson Lake is perhaps the most unusual and photogenic, as most of the shoreline and the surroundings are formed of huge, rounded granite boulders, some of which are semi-submerged forming tiny islands or narrow promontories. Contrasting with the blue-grey waters and the brownish rocks are the emerald green leaves of aspen trees, found scattered amongst the boulders.

Thank You to the Administrators that Featured this photo in the following Groups..
-Water Forms
-Canon Full Frame Cameras
-H D R Photography
-Your Story of Art
-Fine Art America Professionals
-Intent of the Artist
-HDR Photography
-Go Take A Hike Photography Group
-Reflections of Beauty
-Just Perfect

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February 15th, 2023

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