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"The Furrows"

In a mysterious location, somewhere in the general area of Redding, California, a lazy portion of the Sacramento River flows elegantly through a seldom-seen maze of moss-covered river tiles. Legend has it that these rocks are only visible from time to time, when the water level is "just right." Affectionately nicknamed, The Furrows, this mystical, serene riverscape looks as though it could be set in mythical Brigadoon.

Taken during a foggy sunrise, this enchanting photograph derives its color and atmosphere from the filtered light, low water level, light drizzly rain... and magical conditions.

 

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Visitor Comments

 
Lin - (January 24th, 2009 (4:28pm) PST)
I feel like I could just step over onto that rock in the foreground - and everything is tranquil. Amazing.
 
Diana Lee G... - (February 6th, 2009 (7:10pm) PST)
Such a lovely photograph, which only goes to show what a genius photographer can do, because Redding sucks a$$ and is hideously ugly all over. (I hate it here)
 
Brian Rueb - (February 9th, 2009 (9:46am) PST)
Diana...perhaps you haven't really explored this area...for $250 a day I'll show you amazing places in Redding that don't suck ass.
 
Michael - (February 25th, 2009 (1:42am) PST)
Awesome photo... I can't even think of any words to do it justice. Such beautiful light here! Looks like a great place for a model shoot. I bet for $250 I'd be able to do one myself ;-)
 
Judith - (March 21st, 2009 (2:05pm) PDT)
This photograph is wonderful. It pulls you into it. Memorable
 
Anna - (May 10th, 2009 (10:16am) PDT)
Diana and brian.. are haters. this picture is beautiful. It takes talent to capture the water like that.
 
Tabitha - (May 17th, 2009 (9:37pm) PDT)
Wow! This photo is truly magical! Its true what they say about a picture being worth a thousand words!!! A million stories could be created from this single image! Brilliant!
 
Pat Fisher - (June 25th, 2009 (3:10pm) PDT)
Beautiful photo! I love the trees in the background and the soft blue color.
 
Samantha - (July 18th, 2009 (12:02am) PDT)
I just saw this photograph in Popular Photography and instantly fell in love with this scene! Then, I started looking around your Website and now I am hooked. Your work is beyond words. Every time I look at one of your images I feel like I'm right there, like I could reach out and touch the ground.
 
Ayneshet Araya - (October 30th, 2009 (9:28am) PDT)
Wow! All your work is impressive. Thank you for sharing your talent.
 


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