Winter Deep Freeze Engulfing Ozone Falls

by Gene Walls

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Winter Deep Freeze Engulfing Ozone Falls

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Gene Walls

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Ozone falls is located about half way up the Glen Leigh gorge in Ricketts Glen State Park, a short distance upstream from the popular R. B. Ricketts waterfall. As you can see, the falls are already surrounded by large icicles with plenty of fresh snow, just before the month of December (and 2012) had ended.

The image was captured with a Canon 5D Full Frame camera using a Canon EF 17-40mm f/4L lens, at the 22mm focal length. It was shot @ f/16 with a shutter speed of 1/5th of a second, ISO 100. The camera was mounted on a Manfrotto tripod, with a Manfrotto 222 Pistol Grip head. A remote shutter release cable was also used.

This series of photographs was captured on December 31st, 2012, during an 8 hour winter hike & shoot with photographer Mark Van Scyoc.

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 10th, 2013

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