Thunderbird Falls

[PetersCreek]

I made the short hike to Thunderbird falls yesterday. It's a bit of a hilly trail and I'm soooo out-of-shape but it was worth it...

Canon 20D, 18mm, 1/10s @ f/16, ISO 100

 

[thebeginning]

gorgeous shot, very nice. I dont think we've met, welcome to TPF!

 

[Raymond J Barlow]

just awesome, nice movement blur of the water, and the mist really makes this a great shot.

I bet that water is cold.. and clean!

 

[PetersCreek]

thebeginning — I only joined last month. Nice to meet you too.

Raymond — The water was pretty clear but earlier in the spring and summer, it can be quite turbid with glacial silt. I was actually close enough to be in some of that mist. I had to constantly wipe the lens off.

The water was pretty cold but not too bad. I was up to my ankles in it, trying to keep my butt dry while getting a low angle. It was a squishy mile-and-a-half walk back out to the truck. Next time, I'll take my waders.

Thank you both for the compliments.

 

[John E.]

I do enjoy waterfall pictures, nicely captured and composed.

 

[g0lfi]

awsome shot...i could use that for a callender picture!!!!

 

[aprilraven]

that is so beautiful, that it almost looks fake.. its a great place...just beautiful..and you did such a great job capturing it....love this.

 

[Becky]

Beautiful indeed, this is very well done!

 

[Canoncan]

Very nice shots. With living in Alaska we shall expect beautiful shots, like this one all the time.

 

[PetersCreek]

Thanks to all again.

April — That was my thought and concern while I was post processing this image...that it would look fake. I'm glad you like it, though.

Canoncan — I'll try not to disappoint y'all but living up to Alaska's reputation is a daunting task. The falls trail is only about 10 minutes from my house so I consider myself lucky in that respect. Some of the more breathtaking scenery is a fair journey. I hope to make a trip down the Kenai Peninsula to Homer in October and, with the wife's forebearance, I'll make some nice captures then.