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Busch Wildlife Lake 15
Busch Wildlife Lake 15 turns a simple numbered sign into the foreground anchor for an emphatic sky and a narrow glimpse of water.
Bill and Linda Tiepelman ·
A number with a view
The brown sign stands close at left, its pale number immediately readable. Beyond it, a gravel edge and strip of lake cross the frame, while darkly textured clouds occupy most of the upper view.
The low viewpoint makes the sign feel almost monumental. It also gives a familiar arrival point the kind of attention usually reserved for a grand overlook. The image's strong contrast is part of its artistic character; the visible sign provides the specific Lake 15 connection.
The place behind the image
MDC's area map helps visitors distinguish the numbered lakes. MDC's Busch area guide provides the location context; check the official visitor information for current access and conditions.
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