Wyoming Landscape
At the mouth of the Wind River Canyon, the river suddenly changes it's name, the Wind River magically becomes the Bighorn River at what's called the "Wedding of the Waters." What this area represents is the place where two rivers become one. What it really means is that the folks over there didn't know that the river over here was the same river. In all fairness the river does change it's personality, from white water to calm. It's a favorite spot for a day chasing that elusive Wyoming Native Trout.
If you step back a distance, in this case I was standing on the rise of Buffalo Creek, with magnification this is one of the most beautiful landscapes in Hot Springs County, yet most people just fly on into the Canyon. Imagine an early fall snow rushes through, then a mountain sun starts a melt and the air almost crackles in the morning warmth. The light and shadow play with each other over the extensive Red Bluffs that run across the mouth of the Wind River Canyon, it's a beautiful place where raptors, geese and ducks are always to be seen by the sharp eyed, and owls and bluebirds come to nest.
Then it's announced that a casino could be built right near this photogenic spot. A large, ugly square building and huge asphalt parking lot could mar this view someday. It's all based on the economics of putting a casino in an area with little economics. Many don't believe it will ever be built, others can't wait to go loose their hard earned money. I think it's a beautiful landscape with Red Bluffs, and the Owl Creek Mountains in the far distance, so stop and explore this amazing Wyoming Landscape before it's gone.
Camera-Canon 7D with grip and a 300mm L-series lens and 1.4 extender, all on a Giottos aluminum tripod, shot 1/800, f/7.1 at ISO 200. Minor work and RAW conversion in Canon Digital Photo Professional and sharpening, saturation....in Lightroom 5.
And remember....keep your camera ready.