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Enda Lechauhanne ~ Forks in the River (Lenape) ~ Alaska Reflections Chena Lakes

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"Lakes and ponds are permanently wet year round. The main difference between a lake and a pond is the size. A lake is usually defined as a body of water large enough to have at least one wind-swept beach; ponds usually are not large enough for winds to blow across the water and create waves to wash away the plants that may be trying to take root. A lake is too deep for rooted plants to grow except near the shore. The deepest lake is Lake Superior, one of the five Great Lakes in the northeastern part of the United States. Lakes are generally composed of fresh water; although one exception is Salt Lake in Salt Lake City, Utah. Often lakes are attached to each other in a chain-like pattern and flow in and out of each other like the Chain-O-Lakes in Wisconsin. Many times, lakes are the source for some rivers. These rivers and lakes often share similar characteristics and habitats. Lakes and ponds are sometimes classified by the amounts and kinds of organic materials produced and decayed from the processes of photosynthesis and decomposition. Lakes and ponds, where there is a good balance between photosynthesis and decomposition, are said to be oligotrophic. The middle of Lake Michigan can be classified as oligotrophic. When the balance is upset between these two processes, either too much organic material accumulates without getting decomposed adequately or too many bacteria are present and an overabundance of decomposition occurs. Eutrophic lakes and ponds have an abundance of nutrients, and an abundance of decay-causing organisms to break down all the organic material being produced. Their bottoms fill up with rich sediment. Sometimes there are so many bacteria, that oxygen is depleted and the waters become stagnant. Most inland lakes are eutrophic. In dystrophic lakes and ponds there is a lack of decomposition from bacteria and the nutrients build up. Bogs are an example of thick layers of peat moss and other plants building up because very little decay is taking place." Wetlands, Ponds, Lakes and Rivers Information Source: http://www.twingroves.district96.k12.il. us/Wetlands/LakesPonds/LakesPonds.html

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  • congratulations on feature. Beautiful photo. Sharon from Oregon

    said photo of bbshar bbshar 2 months 14 days ago

  • Beautiful feature in clouds & sky!!

    said photo of ldeiter78 ldeiter78 2 months 16 days ago

  • Sharon, congratulations on being featured in Clouds&Sky category! This picture is very beautiful, no wonder it's featured for the second time.

    said photo of ykarelic4 ykarelic4 2 months 17 days ago

  • Member's Choice,well done ,awesome picture!

    said photo of kentuckyblueman kentuckyblueman 2 months 17 days ago

  • Sharon, this is breathtaking, an excellent entry. Best of luck. Fred

    said photo of assistantchief84 assistantchief84 5 months 10 days ago

  • Also this one is wonderful. Good luck in the challenge!!!

    said photo of dcrrld dcrrld 5 months 10 days ago

  • Beautiful reflection! Wow, you've got a lot of great entries! All of them are superb!

    said photo of rachel7119 rachel7119 5 months 11 days ago

  • Stunning capture with excellent reflections of the shore line, trees, sky and the amazing cloud formation, very well done Sharon! Best of luck and liebe Gruesse, Detlef.

    said photo of detlefbecher detlefbecher 5 months 12 days ago

  • Sharon!! Such a beautiful image!!!

    said photo of gloridays gloridays 5 months 12 days ago

  • Beautiful shot Sharon ... and wonderful reflections!

    said photo of gertsnel gertsnel 5 months 12 days ago

  • A beautiful reflection image Sharon. I love the deep blue at the bottom of the image.

    said photo of michaelm43 michaelm43 5 months 13 days ago

  • So very peaceful,great shot!

    said photo of kentuckyblueman kentuckyblueman 5 months 13 days ago

  • Nifty reflections of the clouds on that gorgeous blue water.A fine entry!

    said photo of bcarver104 bcarver104 5 months 14 days ago

  • Such a wonderful scenery. You certainly win the prize for the best caption...

    said photo of oomt oomt 5 months 14 days ago

  • Gorgeous Sharon. A wonderful reflection. Good luck to you...

    said photo of hjaynefoster hjaynefoster 5 months 14 days ago

  • you know already how much I love your Alaska...

    said photo of paolagna paolagna 5 months 14 days ago

  • Beautiful capture & reflection!

    said photo of haneveercoremansshots haneveercoremanssh... 5 months 14 days ago

  • A beautiful scenic reflection capture, good luck. ~Deb & Rick~

    said photo of AKaurora AKaurora 5 months 15 days ago

  • This is beautiful. Great sky shot, as well. Good luck in the challenge. Teresa

    said photo of teres187 teres187 5 months 15 days ago

  • Lovely view, coluld be from my summer place in Finland!

    said photo of lovejoy485 lovejoy485 5 months 15 days ago

  • Fabulous scene, good luck

    said photo of lynnie440 lynnie440 5 months 15 days ago

  • this is great

    said photo of thewise000 thewise000 5 months 15 days ago

  • WOW!!! IT'S WONDERFUL!!!

    said photo of defeudis defeudis 5 months 18 days ago

  • This one takes my breath away.

    said photo of suetang1 suetang1 8 months 24 days ago

  • congrats for the feature - awesome reflections

    said photo of albertsville albertsville 9 months 24 days ago

  • Sharon, congratulations on being featured with this wonderful picture in Sunsets category!

    said photo of ykarelic4 ykarelic4 9 months 24 days ago

  • Congratulations for featured photo! Greetings from Bulgaria http://outdoors.webshots.com/photo/2291956270102388907MJRsUM

    said photo of tonymatso tonymatso 9 months 24 days ago

  • Congratulations my friend on being member choice album - enjoy your day -Jay

    said photo of Jayramji Jayramji 9 months 24 days ago

  • Very good,you are one of the best on Webshots

    said photo of kentuckyblueman kentuckyblueman 9 months 25 days ago

  • Featured Outdoors Member's Choice Sunsets 25 January 2008

    said photo of ourjrny ourjrny 9 months 25 days ago

  • Your photos are entirely peaceful and satisfying. Thank you!

    said photo of abbottj101 abbottj101 11 months 9 days ago

  • Great reflections, it is perfect.Professional work Sharon !Jozef from Slovakia

    said photo of fezoj64 fezoj64 2007.11.01 at 09:23:12 PDT

  • Very beautiful, love the colors, thanks for sharing

    said photo of aeller830 aeller830 2007.10.29 at 16:55:33 PDT

  • Wow, this is a spectacular capture, " Enda Lechauhanne- Forks In the River ( Lenape ) Alaska, so beautiful, I like the colors and different shades, like the reflections on the water, Breathing, thanks for shareing. hope we can be friends.

    said photo of barbaranoelkite barbaranoelkite 2007.10.27 at 20:43:54 PDT

  • Pretty!

    said photo of lovejoy lovejoy 2007.10.18 at 09:31:10 PDT

  • This is beautiful. Teresa

    said photo of teres187 teres187 2007.10.14 at 17:50:44 PDT

  • Sharon, I could just sit here all day and commune with nature - this is so serenely beautiful.

    said photo of kayandjay100 kayandjay100 2007.10.13 at 03:08:06 PDT

  • all of these photos are absolutely beautiful

    said photo of gloriafunmachine gloriafunmachine 2007.09.12 at 04:53:33 PDT

  • Awesome shot with such pretty reflections!!! Very serene and such natural beauty!!!

    said photo of thesouth_31088 thesouth_31088 2007.09.07 at 02:30:15 PDT

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