Receding Winter Ice At Ganoga Falls
by Gene Walls
Title
Receding Winter Ice At Ganoga Falls
Artist
Gene Walls
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Photograph - Photograph
Description
Is it worth risking life and limb to catch the shot you have desperately wanted to capture for many years?
...absolute not!
However, it is well worth the careful preparation, getting the right climbing gear and pushing yourself to your personal physical limits to achieve this goal safely.
This is Ganoga Waterfall, deep in the gorge of Ricketts Glen State Park, in north eastern Pennsylvania, USA. Ganoga is the tallest waterfall among the 22 named falls in the glen, with a drop of 94 feet. The sky was deep blue, but fortunately, a huge cloud was shading the waterfall when I took this photograph.
Reaching this spot is a bit of a challenge on a nice summer day. In winter, it is a lot more difficult, and not even permitted, unless you have registered with the PA Parks Commission and meet their strict requirements. In other words, dont try this at home, kids. Trust me, this site can only be reached in the winter with proper crampons and all of the specified mountaineering gear that is required by the state.
Ricketts Glen is located at the junction of RT-118 and RT 487 in Fairmount Township, Pennsylvania, USA. The nearest town is Red Rock, PA, about half way between Williamsport and Wilkes Barre, PA.
This photo was taken on March 2nd, 2011 on a winter hike with RedBubble member Kevin Hart. It was shot with a Canon EOS 10D DSLR camera, through a Canon EF 17-40mm f/4L lens at the 17mm focal length. The shutter speed was 1/30th sec at f/4.5, ISO was 100. A light Bilora Super-Biloret tripod was used with a Bogen head. A remote shutter release cable was also employed.
Your comments are always welcome! Constructive criticism is appreciated.
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Emmy Vickers
Brrrrrrrrr! Nice winter scene. Well composed. V.
Gene Walls replied:
Thank you very kindly, Emmy! It was a bit cold but completely worth it. Wonderful wishes, Gene