Critique Welcomed I've Never Seen California So Green

[Brian Moore]

The past couple of months the state of California was hit by a series of "atmospheric rivers." The effects on the landscape were quite astonishing. I took these shots three or four weeks ago on a drive from Washington State to Southern California. I've driven much of the length of California on numerous occasions. I have never seen it so green.

There is a scenic view point off the Interstate 5 south bound, near the small town of Newman. I had never stopped there before. Glad I did this time.

The first image is looking north over a cattle ranch.

The second image is looking southwest. This one overlooks what I think may be the same cattle ranch, but also shows a section of the California Aqueduct, which carries water from Central California to Southern California.

Normally the landscape here would be dun colored so I consider myself lucky to see this emerald green version of California.

Canon 5DSR with Canon 24-105L.

 

[Chris Bennett]

Great photos Brian.
I wonder when that view last looked like that. It's almost like a Palouse landscape.

 

[Pete Askew]

That is quite a transformation. Love the softness that the growth has imparted. The colour combinations work especially well in the second I think. Simply lovely.

 

[Brian Moore]

Great photos Brian.
I wonder when that view last looked like that. It's almost like a Palouse landscape.

Thanks Chris. I have to get over to the Palouse region one of these days.

 

[Brian Moore]

That is quite a transformation. Love the softness that the growth has imparted. The colour combinations work especially well in the second I think. Simply lovely.

Thanks a lot, Pete. Much appreciated.

 

[Dave Farnes]

Great pictures. That truly is a big landscape, the ranch and bridge look tiny by comparison to all that land.