Lake George

I took this photo out of the car window as we were passing Lake George.

Believe it or not but this is actually a lake. I can remember the water lapping the edge of the road when I was a child however it has been almost empty for many many years. There is a little bit of water near the mountains in the background. These days you will find sheep or cows grazing where the water should be.

[Ann H. LeFevre]

It still has a lake-like feel to it even without the water. I'm sure it's heartbreaking to see it at the level it is now.

[Lou Ann]

So what has caused the lower water levels? This is a lovely scene, I’m sorry though about the water issue.

[Nicole Campbell]

@olivetreeann @louannwarren - this link should answer your questions better than I can https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lake_George_(New_South_Wales)

[Peter H]

That's quite a dramatic change.

[katy]

In black-and-white it’s difficult to tell there is no water or very little water in it! Thanks for the link. I agree with Ann it definitely still looks like a lake. I like the minimalist look to your photo which is excellent for a drive by!

[gloria jones]

Neat layers

[Yolanda]

Great pic!

[Poppo Livy]

I lived in Canberra in 1966 and the whole time I was there, the lake was full to the brim. I wasn't even aware that this was a bit unusual and that it emptied until many years later when I visited Canberra and as you say, there were cows grazing in the lake.