Murray Reynolds In Hibernation
by Gene Walls
Title
Murray Reynolds In Hibernation
Artist
Gene Walls
Medium
Photograph - Photograph
Description
Murray Reynolds was the first Waterfall that we encountered on March third in Ricketts Glen. There was very little indication of any moving water here. The iconic pillar of stone, that is the most recognizable feature of Murray Reynolds Falls, was completely hidden under mounds of winter’s snow and ice.
The image was captured with a Canon 5D Full Frame camera using a Canon EF 17-40mm f/4L lens, at the 40mm focal length. The photo was shot @ f/10, with a shutter speed of 1/40th of a second. The camera’s ISO was set to 100. The camera was mounted on a Manfrotto tripod, with a Manfrotto 222 Pistol Grip head.
Ricketts Glen State Park 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 Hughesville and Wilkes Barre Pennsylvania, in the north eastern region of Pennsylvania, USA. The Murray Reynolds waterfall is the first major landmark that a hiker will see when trekking through park’s wilderness area from the RT-118 parking area.
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.
© 2015 Gene Walls
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March 17th, 2015
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