Hypnotic Magic of Watkins Glen
by Gene Walls
Title
Hypnotic Magic of Watkins Glen
Artist
Gene Walls
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Photograph - Photograph
Description
Around every turn, there is another visual surprise that you have never seen anywhere else on earth. Your eyes are filled with the magic of natures amazing sculpture, slowly crafted out of solid stone. This gentle little stream, called Glen Creek, has meticulously shaved away bits and pieces of the earth's stony crust to reveal these sedimentary layers and mysterious narrow spaces.
The steep walls of the canyon only allow small slivers of sunlight to illuminate a few selected spots in the narrowest sections of the gorge. This will only happen at certain times of the day. When you are blessed with a fleeting view of those special glowing places, it actually makes you pause for a moment to catch your breath. With camera in hand, it is possible to record what you have seen, to share that rare feeling with others.
Featured here is Pluto Falls, in the narrow and winding Spiral Gorge section of the glen. It is about one mile in from the lower starting point of the main trail.
Watkins Glen State Park is located at the southern tip of Seneca Lake, in Watkins Glen, New York, USA. This beautiful gorge can be found in the Finger Lakes region, in the southern central portion of the state.
This photograph was captured with a Canon EF 17-40mm f/4L lens on a Canon EOS DSLR body. The aperture was f/4, shutter speed was 1/20th second at the widest focal length of 25mm. The camera & Lens were mounted on a Manfrotto tripod with a Manfrotto 222 ball head.
Your comments are always welcome! Constructive criticism is appreciated.
� 2009 Gene Walls
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Comments (16)
Kimberlee Baxter
Wow, Gene, this is certainly a mesmerizing and impressive capture of a place called Watkins Glen! I love the spectacular canyon walls overlooking Glen Creek! Love it! Fave! L/F!
Gene Walls replied:
Thank you very kindly, Kimberlee! There is no other place on earth quite like Watkins Glen. I love it there. Best wishes, Gene
Joe Bledsoe
incredibly beautiful image Gene such a peaceful place
Gene Walls replied:
Thank you very much, Joe! It certainly is a wonderfully peaceful place. Best regards, Gene
Robert Frederick
Love your landscapes Gene - this is awesome as well, lots of details and depth and light-play
Gene Walls replied:
Thank you most kindly, Robert! Your very kind assessment is greatly appreciated! Best regards, Gene
Richard Thomas
Absolutely delightful capture! Love the green wash on one side, and the bounced white on the other, of this beautiful chasm! F&V
Gene Walls replied:
Deeply appreciated, Richard! The moss covered side of the gorge is known as "the green wall", for obvious reasons. It's an unforgettable site to see. All the best, Gene
Celeste Manning
Amazing shot! What great detail, lighting and texture. Great job! l/f
Gene Walls replied:
Thank you most kindly, Celeste! I'm thrilled that you enjoyed this shot! Wonderful wishes, Gene
Lee Craig
Fabulous image and narrative! Beautifully done...v/f
Gene Walls replied:
Thank you so much, Lee! I am very pleased that you enjoyed my writeup, too. Kindest wishes, Gene
Nadine and Bob Johnston
We were pleased to see your work today in the Group, "All Landscape and Scenery...." Congratulations, on your Features... Enjoyed seeing this unique example ... its one of our FAVORITES today .... We do not always Comment due to my disability, but just had to Comment on this beautiful piece of work.
Gene Walls replied:
Thank you so much for this wonderful Feature honor, and especially for your incredibly kind words. Your extremely kind compliment is deeply appreciated. Most gratefully, Gene
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