GaliWalker
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Post by GaliWalker on Nov 2, 2019 5:01:37 GMT -8
How can one place have so many fantastic waterfalls? I knew I was going to be hitting Ricketts Glen a little past peak fall foliage, so didn't have much hope of catching a good color display. Boy, was I wrong! Yes, about two thirds of the trees were bare of leaves, but there was still some great color, in both the upper and lower stories. The waterfalls were thundering, which was another surprise, because we've had quite a dry summer in Pennsylvania. I picked Wednesday as my day to visit, because of the cloudy but otherwise calm conditions, perfect for waterfall photography. Finally, since I was hitting Ricketts Glen past peak fall and in the middle of the week, the place was much less crowded. I repeat: How can one place have so many fantastic waterfalls?                                             Stats for the day: - Hiking/photography time: 9.25hrs - 5.5mi, 1200ft gain - Total trip time: 18hrs
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Post by autumnmist on Nov 2, 2019 7:57:14 GMT -8
Stunning! Second and third photos from the last photo, and another farther up: The yellow streaks in the falls add an interesting touch to the falls. Is that from underlying shale? Skimming through all the photos creates a sense that I've never experienced before - not only as if I'm actually there, but the rush of water is so powerful, as if time is accelerating while I'm sitting at my computer. Usually I meander through photos, but these made me feel as if I was standing right there, experiencing the power of the rushing water. I could even sense droplets of water splashing on me.
The variation and "staging" of the rock formations are stunning...so much diversity in those formations, as well as hard, solid surfaces softened literally and figuratively by the static leaves and the pouring waters - beautiful, tantalizing contrasts, and so lovely and soothing.
Thanks, as always, for sharing your talents.
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GaliWalker
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Post by GaliWalker on Nov 2, 2019 9:32:45 GMT -8
Second and third photos from the last photo, and another farther up: The yellow streaks in the falls add an interesting touch to the falls. Is that from underlying shale? I think so, but am not sure. I couldn't tell when I was there, even though I looked somewhat closely. The color was very intriguing and I made sure not to overexpose the water, so that I could capture it Interesting that you felt that, because I was standing thigh deep in the cold water when I took the following photo.  
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Post by autumnmist on Nov 2, 2019 10:46:08 GMT -8
I guess I should be thankful that I can perceive I'm in or close to the water, but avoid standing in it in cold weather! But I thank you for braving that challenge to capture the extraordinary photos you create. I hope you had some thermal blankets waiting back on shore??
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GaliWalker
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Post by GaliWalker on Nov 2, 2019 11:04:45 GMT -8
I stopped feeling how cold the water was after a bit...around the time I lost feeling in my legs.  In all honesty, the water wasn't that cold. I also switch from boots to lightweight 'water' shoes for stream crossings or photography, which is far better than wading in with bare feet or getting water inside Gore-Tex footwear.
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