Wild & Senic River

[shaman]

These are some shots I took last Sunday morning. I hiked up the Red River in Kentucky, now designated a Wild & Senic River. In the 1970's there was a proposal to dam the River and flood the Gorge, thus creating a lake for recreation and provide jobs in a traditionally depressed area.
Thirty years ago I joined the ranks opposing the dam...
Some things just need to be preserved for all to enjoy...

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By the way, the hike was wonderful.

[Hikin' Mike]

Nice series Shaman! I like the first one because it gives you a feeling of being in the river. :thumb

[gluwater]

Very nice pictures Shaman, and an even better story.

Nick

[DavidTO]

I like the first and last, especially.

[ian408]

Those pictures sure show a beautiful side of the river.

Ian

[Phil U.]

Yes, very beautiful area. You presented it well. You got some nice reflections in there. I like how you can see the rock has been rounded out by the river in the first one - also like the perspective.

[USAIR]

Very beautiful photos as always.
Love the gorge just don't get there as much as I would like to.
One of the great places on earth

I think #1 is my favorite

Thanks
Fred

[shaman]

Thank you Mike, Nick, David, Ian, Phil & Fred!
Your comments have been very helpful and greatly appreciated.:D:D:D

PEACE

:Dshaman:D

[chuckh]

Thank you Mike, Nick, David, Ian, Phil & Fred!
Your comments have been very helpful and greatly appreciated.:D:D:D

PEACE

:Dshaman:D
Shaman,

I like, #1, no, #2, no, #3, no .... well.

I like them all, Excellent, I feel like I was right there next to you while you captured the essence of the moment.

Thanks so much for sharing.

[MuskyDude]

These are all very good Shaman, but that first one is a wall hanger. :thumb




AJ

[WaterfallRich]

They remind me of some of the places in western NC that I frequent.

[annnna8888]

Beautiful indeed, as previous posters have stated. It looks so peaceful and desolate. Great photos, and I agree with AJ, the first one would look particularly good on a wall. :wink

Ana

[shaman]

Ana & Rich...
Thank you both for the nice comments:D The place is peaceful, especially once you've hiked a mile and a half or so and get away from the riff-raff and ya-hoos!
Oh, and the first shot is hanging on the wall in my den...:1drink

[infosecgeek]

Very nice Shaman, I love the first one.... The others are nice as well but just don't do it for me.