[Leica] Yosemite Under Water

[Geoff Hopkinson]

Yes same place we stayed I think. I recall Doug talking about how much
water was pillaged from rural areas for LA previously but now sounds like
there is too much. A shame that it cant all be captured for a better time


Cheers
Geoff
http://www.pbase.com/hoppyman

On 22 May 2017 at 09:55, Bob Adler <rgacpa at gmail.com> wrote:

> Hi Geoff,
> Thanks!
>
> The water is turning into a real problem now. Most likely the towns in the
> eastern sierras (mown as the Owens Valley) will be flooded (from June Lake
> down to Lone Pine). The Army Corp of Engineers is clearing the very old and
> poorly maintained aqueduct to LA, but none of the local drainage
> infrastructure will fail from so much dead debris caused by so many years
> of drought.
>
> The Truckee and June Lake area are beginning to experience this. The Owens
> Valley is a natural flood plain: doubtful that area will escape severe
> damage.
>
> We stayed at the Yosemite View Lodge just outside the El Portal park
> entrance. The northern entrance was closed and the southern entrance is
> pretty far away (the Tanaya Lodge is  there where you may have stayed).
>
> We like the View Lodge because it's the closest place from which to enter
> the valley floor. 5 star prices for a 2.5 star room, but it's all about
> location...
>
> Hope all's well with you, and thanks again.
> Best,
> Bob
>
> Bob Adler
> www.robertadlerphotography.com
>
> > On May 21, 2017, at 4:10 PM, Geoff Hopkinson <hopsternew at gmail.com>
> wrote:
> >
> > Those are amazing Bob. Beautiful work. So much water! Maybe I stayed at
> > same place on the river just outside the park.
> >
> >
> > Cheers
> > Geoff
> > http://www.pbase.com/hoppyman
> >
> >> On 22 May 2017 at 05:14, Robert Adler <rgacpa at gmail.com> wrote:
> >>
> >> Jane and I spent 2 days in Yosemite 2 weeks ago before the crazy summer
> >> influx of visitors. The water from this winter completely changed the
> park.
> >> Water was EVERYWHERE! I actually was a bit worried that the huge volume
> >> rushing down the Merced River had such force that it would undermine the
> >> foundation of our hotel that was right on the river. The hotel did not
> >> allow anyone to occupy the 1st floor.
> >>
> >> At any rate the first 7 images are from this trip. Please click on the
> >> larger image on the right to see it full screen. You can go to the next
> >> screen sized image by clicking on to the right of the image.
> >>
> >> http://www.robertadlerphotography.com/p133735760/h8b152cd9#h8b152cd9
> >>
> >> Various cameras used: M240, M246, Alpa/Credo 50, and Sony RX100 IV.
> >>
> >> C&C always welcome and appreciated.
> >>
> >> Bob Adler
> >> www.robertadlerphotography.com
> >> *"Capturing Light One Frame At A Time"*
> >>
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