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Yeah, I might seem so strong

Yeah, I might speak so long

"I've never been so wrong

Yeah, I might seem so strong

Yeah, I might speak so long

I've never been so wrong" London Grammar [www.youtube.com/watch?v=6drfp_3823I]

 

I made this image over the weekend at Winton Wetlands.

 

This swamp was flooded in 1971 to create Lake Mokoan. It created a very large water storage that irrigated thousands of hectares of agriculture. At the same time the new reservoir inundated around 7,000 Ha of agricultural land, ancient forests and beautiful and unique wetlands. The flooding killed around 150,000 river red gums.

 

The stags still stand and create a haunting landscape, especially as the sun goes down. I chose to focus on this lone tree, standing out in front of the dense stand of trees behind.

 

I see strength in this tree and it makes me feel oddly emotional.

 

Even though most of these trees are dead, they still provide crucial habitat for so many bird species. The wetland hasn't had any water for several years now.

 

 

Done