Lake Hume is formed by the Hume Weir on the Murray River just downstream of its junction with the Mitta River. The towns of Tallangatta, Bonegilla and Bellbridge are located on the shores of Lake Hume. It is often referred to as the Hume Weir and Lake Hume by the locals but is actually a dam. The upper reaches of the Murray to the town of Jingellic. The dam is currently about 85% full and filling with the swollen Mitta Mitta and Murray rivers pouring into it at present. The strange thing about this dam is its almost entirely surrounded by private land and camping is not permitted anywhere around it where there is public access. The day visiting areas are also as rare as the trees around its edge. Traveling the 70 or so Km upstream along the Murray to Jingellic there is a boat ramp and camping area here, which I found almost every square centimetre taken. Not surprising given the lack of accessible areas along this part of the Murray and around the Hume Weir. Beautiful place if you can find somewhere to stop and enjoy it.
Nikon D300, Nikkor 18-200 f3.5-5.6 @ ISO 200, 18mm f22, 1/200 sec
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Nikon D300, Tokina 11-16 f2.8 @ ISO 200, 11mm f22, 1/100 sec
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Nikon D300, Tokina 11-16 f2.8 @ ISO 220, 11mm f22, 1/80 sec
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Nikon D300, Tokina 11-16 f2.8 @ ISO 250, 11mm f22, 1/80 sec
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Nikon D300, Tokina 11-16 f2.8 @ ISO 560, 11mm f22, 1/80 sec
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