The Platte River
This is a very important river in terms of Nebraska history, in terms of aviary and human needs. It provides a source of water for migrating sand hill cranes and many other birds as well as serving mans need for irrigation and drinking water.
Over five hundred thousand sandhill cranes plus huge numbers of other water fowl have made this a major stop over to eat before departing for their nesting grounds.
This shot was taken looking down stream from the Fort Kearny walking trail about midway across the Platte River.. It is running low due to several recent years of drouth.
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Adele D. Oliver 31/03/2013 21:55
a great low perspective and capture of the low running river over the sandbank and its colour variations and tiny waves .... beautiful light and ambience ... fine work !!!greetings and wish you Happy Easter days, Howard !!!
Adele
Lawson McCulloch 31/03/2013 12:45
Great info to accompany this good shot of yours.best wishes,
Lawson
BRYAN CRUTE 31/03/2013 12:40
Looks a great area to explore with the water levels so low ?Good shot Howard
Happy Easter
Bryan
Harold Thompson 31/03/2013 9:56
It certainly needs rain ;-)) Harold