A jetty leading into the parched Lake Wallace, where fishing and boating were part of the lifestyle in Edenhope until a year ago when waters dried up due to poor rainfall.
An gnarled face appeared on the banks of the parched lake attracting my attention!
These red gums are able to survive droughts due to their deep root systems.
The annual Henley on Lake Wallace Festival.... a day of family fun with a vintage vehicle and float procession, music and air displays. Despite the drought, people come to Edenhope from nearby communities to share and enjoy the day. This float of exuberant muddy young people with eucalyptus branches, was raising awareness about the predicament of the lake. Their placards stated " Fill our Lake". Lakes have been filled in some drought affected areas where water from old mines is treated and used.
The festival ends in bursts of crackling sparkles of colour over Lake Wallace.
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