Fresh Snow at the F L Ricketts Waterfall
by Gene Walls
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Fresh Snow at the F L Ricketts Waterfall
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Gene Walls
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Photograph - Photograph
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F. L. Ricketts waterall is shown here displaying its fresh coating of snow and recently formed icicles. On New Years Eve 2012, photographer Mark Van Scyoc and I undertook a long winter hike of the lower falls trail and the entire Glen Leigh gorge through Ricketts Glen State Park. This is the twelfth “named” waterfall site of the day, as we were nearing the top of the gorge.
This series of winter waterfall photographs were captured on December 31st, 2012, during an 8 hour winter hike & shoot with photographer Mark Van Scyoc.
The shot was taken with a Canon 5D Full Frame DSLR camera, through a Canon EF 17-40mm f/4L lens, at the 40mm focal length. The exposure was 1/2 second @ f/16, ISO 100. A ND-4 “Neutral Density” filter was used. The camera was mounted on a Manfrotto tripod, with a Manfrotto 222 Pistol Grip head. A remote shutter release cable was also used.
Ricketts Glen is located near the small rural village of Red Rock, PA, at the junction of Pennsylvania State Routes 118 and 487. The park is about midway between Williamsport and Wilkes Barre Pennsylvania, in the north eastern region of the USA.
WARNING: Ricketts Glen waterfall trails are extremely dangerous in the winter months! They are closed to the public from late November unit spring. Winter hiking is only permitted if you are a well-equipped hiker with previous icy condition hiking or climbing experience. Each climber must register and sign in before entering the trails and must also sign out after the hike. Crampons, Ice axes and climbing ropes are absolutely required. This is NOT just a “walk in the park”.
Your comments are always welcome! Constructive criticism is appreciated.
© 2013 Gene Walls
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April 28th, 2013
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Comments (5)
Eti Reid
Gene I really love the combo snow/ veil! another awesome work of yours! fv
Gene Walls replied:
Thank you very much, Eti! I was so glad I got there before the water was completely frozen. Kindest wishes, Gene
Byron Snider
Brrrr!!! so beautiful, unspoiled and pristine fv
Gene Walls replied:
Thanks, Byron! There wasn't so much as a footprint of man or beast to be found there. It was great to have the whole place to ourselves. Kindest regards, Gene
Jordan Blackstone
I can feel the cold of that snow, Gene!! This is a great shot ~ the colors of the branches really stands out beautifully against the snow and the waterfall is beautiful! v
Gene Walls replied:
Thank you very kindly, Jordan! It was great to visit there during the frosty winter, but I'm more than ready to catch some warm weather shots now. Warmest regards, Gene
Ron Haist
Beautiful shot Gene...I do hope this is all behind us now for a few months at lease and just a beautiful memory to share...thank you for your tech info and the hike sounds to be a challenge...well done !
Gene Walls replied:
Thank you very much, Ron! I think we have finally escaped from winter here in PA. I like winter just fine, but enough was enough already. LOL Kindest regards, Gene
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