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COTTONWOOD


COTTONWOOD
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Copyright: JEFF STRUNA (anurts) Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Note Writer [C: 61 W: 0 N: 15] (218)
Genre: Places
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2004-10
Categories: Nature
Photo Version: Original Version
Date Submitted: 2008-03-20 7:29
Viewed: 311
Points: 6
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
This is a photo looking up the trunk of a huge cottonwood tree at the Lewis and Clark State Park in Western Iowa. Lewis and Clark State Park lies on the shores of Blue Lake, an "oxbow" formed by the meanderings of the picturesque Missouri River many years ago.

The park is named for Meriwether Lewis, secretary to President Thomas Jefferson, and Captain William Clark, United States Army, who were commissioned by President Jefferson in 1804 to head an expedition into the northwest to explore the vast territory purchased from France. With 26 men and supplies, Lewis and Clark led their expedition up the Missouri River from St. Louis by keelboat.

On August 10, 1804, the expedition arrived at the site where Lewis and Clark State Park now lies. They spent some time there exploring the region and making observations on the geographical conditions, plants and animals in the area. Today, thousands of people visit the park every year for outdoor recreation and to learn a little bit more about the Lewis and Clark expedition. The park has been designated as part of the Lewis and Clark National Historic Trail by the National Park Service.
Onawa is 5 miles east of the park on State Highway 175. Blencoe is 5 miles east and 7 miles south on U.S. Highway 75. Turin is 12 miles east on State Highway 175. Sioux City is 41 miles north on Interstate 29. Council Bluffs is 65 miles south.

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Hi Jeff,
Very beautiful shot of this tree.Sharp, colours, and light are excellent.TFS.
Cheers,


hAyAti

Hi Jeff,
wonderful POV
i like the blue sky and light on the tree
compliments

Salut Jeff!
Vraiment superbe ce vieil arbre qui s'accroche au rocher et je pourrais dire à la vie aussi. Excellente composition, bonne qualité d'image et merveilleuses couleurs. Une photo que j'aime beaucoup.
Félicitations!...
Emilius

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