This is a very similar view as in the first picture, but with the river at normal water level. You can see how far away from the trees the river is on the opposite shore. The spit can also be clearly seen, though a large part of it was actually washed away by the flood waters. This picture was taken about three weeks ago. This would be the normal view in the last week in May to the first week in June.
Amazing difference in these photos.
Wish I’d taken pictures when it was at flood stage.