Monday, May 7, 2007

Firm Deadline

We were across the lake in Mandeville yesterday visiting relatives. I got the task of driving the truck back from the restaurant while my wife and her sister road the bikes along the lakefront. So when I saw this pair fishing in the sunset I pulled over and took the opportunity for a shot for the blog.

My wife grew up in Mandeville when it was a sleepy village of less than 2,000. Now it is very urbanized. But, the lakefront has kept its character. A great place for jogging, biking, fishing, even swimming -- about 20 years ago the lake was so polluted you would want to swim --that was caused by sewer dumping into canals then into the lake and dredging for clam shells. But today the lake is nearly back to its pristine beauty.

--steve buser

12 comments:

  1. Brilliant change to the condition of the lake. Which shows that efforts make a difference. Hope this sets an example for many other lakes. We have a few similar cases in France.

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  2. Beautiful photo! It looks very tender and peaceful, I like it a lot.

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  3. Love the shot! trust the lake will continue to provide many recreation for the community in years to come

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  4. Gorgeous photo. Really nice -- love the mood it creates.

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  5. Really evocative photo, you can just imagine the story line, and that great color! Very nice...

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  6. wow
    wow
    WOW!
    I can't express my words and impressions in english so, don't say nothing... just.. WOW ;)

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  7. interesting how the pole disappears when it crosses the sun.

    by the way, Thanks for visiting my blog

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  8. this is really a wonderful photo! Not only the lights but the romantic topic, too

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