Winter Ends At The Unsung Waterfall
by Gene Walls
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Winter Ends At The Unsung Waterfall
Artist
Gene Walls
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Photograph - Photograph
Description
This small waterfall always catches my attention as I hike from the B.Reynolds Falls toward the R. B. Ricketts waterfall. I now have photos of this spot from each season. There was still just a bit of ice remaining at the edge of the stream on this early spring day.
Presented here is an earlier photo that I had never posted. The interesting contrast between early winter and the and of the very end of the cold weather season (from two years ago) prompted me to upload this version today. The shot was captured with a Canon 10D camera through a Canon EF 17-40mm f/4L professional lens. The focal length was set to 17mm. The shutter speed was 1/4th of a second @ f/19, ISO 100. The camera was mounted on a Manfrotto tripod, with a Manfrotto 222 Pistol Grip head. A remote shutter release cable and hot shoe mounted bubble level were also used.
This photograph was captured on April 25th, 2011, during an early spring hike & shoot with photographer Mark Van Scyoc and his son, Brighton.
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.
© 2011 Gene Walls
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November 29th, 2013
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