Twilight At Redfish Lake is a photograph by Robert Bales which was uploaded on September 26th, 2013.
Twilight At Redfish Lake
I drove the Redfish lake one morning to caught the sunrise, but was a little disappointed with the results so I found some trees to frame the lake as... more
by Robert Bales
Title
Twilight At Redfish Lake
Artist
Robert Bales
Medium
Photograph - Photo
Description
I drove the Redfish lake one morning to caught the sunrise, but was a little disappointed with the results so I found some trees to frame the lake as the sun was breaking the horizon.
Redfish Lake is an alpine lake in central Idaho, United States, located in the Sawtooth National Recreation Area, at the base of the Sawtooth Mountains in Custer County.
It is named for the brilliant sockeye salmon that once returned from the Pacific Ocean in such massive quantities that the lake shimmered red during spawning season. However, these fish are now on the endangered species list. The north end of Redfish Lake hosts many developed recreation opportunities, including the Redfish Lake Lodge (restaurant, cabin and boat rentals) and Forest Service campgrounds, boat launch, day-use areas and a visitor center. Redfish Lake is about a mile upstream of the smaller but equally picturesque Little Redfish Lake. The easiest way to reach the highest peak in the Sawtooths, Thompson Peak, is from the Redfish Lake Trailhead.
The surface elevation of Redfish Lake is 6,547 feet (1,996 m) above sea level. The lake is 4.5 miles (7.2 km) long and 0.72 miles (1.2 km) wide, with a maximum depth of 387 feet (118 m), and 11 miles (18 km) of shoreline. The actual trail around the lake is 17.5 miles (28 km) in length.
The average temperature of the lake ranges from freezing (32�F, 0�C) to a high of around 62�F (16�C) in late July & early August. In the winter the lake freezes over, with ice 30-36" (75�90 cm) thick.
The peaks which frame the lake at its south end are
Mount Heyburn at 10,229 ft (3,118 m) to the west
Grand Mogul at 9,733 feet (2,967 m).
The Sawtooth Mountain Range is part of the Rocky Mountains located a few miles south of Stanley, Idaho and approximately 65 miles north of Sun Valley, Idaho. The majority of the mountain range is within the Sawtooth Wilderness. Stanley's vibrant and welcoming community offers the traveling visitor a true Rocky Mountain experience with a variety of Lodging, Restaurants, Shops, Outfittersand other services.
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September 26th, 2013
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Comments (30)
Jan Mulherin
Congratulations!! This beautiful image has been selected to be featured for the week in the “Shadow Silhouettes and Reflections Outdoors” Group Home Page. You are welcome to add a preview of this featured image to the group’s discussion post titled “2019 August: Stunning Group Featured Images and Thank-you’s” for a permanent display within the group, to share this achievement with others. You are also welcome to share your featured image on our new Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/groups/247552766180931/ Thank you for your participation in the group! (August 22, 2019)
Joyce Dickens
Beautiful composition Robert; I love the natural framing and the early morning's magical light - such a beautiful location! jd
Hanne Lore Koehler
Incredible capture, Robert!!! Amazing light! L/F
Robert Bales replied:
Thanks Hanne for the comment on the ligh and the l/f! Morning light sure is nice!!
Geoff Crego
Robert, lovely composition and commentary; love the soft lighting and tree branches framing the scene. vtd.
Robert Bales replied:
Thanks Geoff for the nice comments on the lighting and composition along with the vt!!
HH Photography
So gorgeous. The early morning light is incredible and the view, sublime. Nice capture, Robert. v13/fv
Marvin Spates
Wow this is such a lovely photo!!! vf
Robert Bales replied:
Thanks so much Marvin for the vote and great comment!! Sorry it too so long, I just returned home.
Nadine and Bob Johnston
Thank You for Submitting your Artwork.... Liked the subject, description, technique, composition, and color... So Today it was Published in the Internet publication ARTISTS NEWS.... YOU or Friends Can use Ctl-C to copy the link: http://paper.li/f-1343723559 and Ctl-V to put it into your the Browser Address bar, to view the publication. Then, Tweet, FB, and email, etc a copy of the publication, to just anyone you feel would be interested. Happy Promoting! :-)
Robert Bales replied:
Thanks so much for the great support!! Sorry it too so long, I just returned home.
Julia Fine Art
Great framing, beautiful colors and composition, Robert! V/F/P
Robert Bales replied:
Thanks Julia for the wonderful comment on the colors and composition along with the v/f/p!!