Corydalis Plant (Corydalis scouleri) and Misty Falls - Cliffside, Olympic National Park Rain Forest Valley
This falls and cliff system, coming off the Quaternary benchland glacial cuts about 300 feet off the river bottom, is about 150 feet in total. This image is taken about 2/3 of the way down from the top of the cliff band, on a good ledge.
My objective was to get to the top, and rappel down - with jumars for ascending the rope if needed - until I found the ledge.
So, I started about 1/4 mile away from this cliff band, and then took a diagonal shot up the steep hillside to approach the top. I saw the ledge below, and it was a clear shot, so I felt good about it. The key on this is to always triple-check, and then check again, your harness and rope system. Give a good long stare to the bends in the rope and the overall system. At that point it's as safe as anything else.
This was the only possible place to set up the cameras safely, and I could only shoot right at this ledge in this star-struck misty environment.
I brought the old Yashica Mat camera, along with a larger setup (Fuji GX680), and I'll take a look at what I have from that camera as well.
The sound was surprising. I expected a roar, but it was really only a strong hissing sound, punctuated by random splashes of larger gobs of water.
Watched a mature Water Ouzel and her two babies - wings tucked and diving at high speed into the void - twice, during the six hours I hung around on the ledge.
Yashica Mat camera
Velvia 50 film
Hi, Larry,
As you describe it..a fascinating and engrossing experience...captured beautifully!
Dave
It is beautiful and fascinating. Thank you for sharing. I am just awestruck.
Takes my breath away. Absolutely stunning.
Uuglypher wrote:
Hi, Larry,
As you describe it..a fascinating and engrossing experience...captured beautifully!
Dave
Dave, thanks for showing this in your 3D programs. It looks like I can reach out and touch the rock in the 3D crossed-eyes mode.
kenievans wrote:
It is beautiful and fascinating. Thank you for sharing. I am just awestruck.
It was a pretty cool place (yeah, temperature was cool too, even on the hot weather we had that day). Thank you for commenting.
Linda From Maine wrote:
Takes my breath away. Absolutely stunning.
Linda, breathe in that wonderful, cool, moist air and your breath WILL get taken away. Always great to hear from you, my friend in Maine. :-)
Spectacular capture! Wonderful result from all that effort. Look forward to see what you obtained with the Fuji.
UTMike wrote:
Spectacular capture! Wonderful result from all that effort. Look forward to see what you obtained with the Fuji.
UTMike: I'll scan the big 6x8 chromes later, and see if anything looks decent. Of course, will be similar to this shot, although I think I have some shots with the big 250mm lens I brought along for the GX680, as well as with the 125mm and 80mm...so, some different focal length and perspectives.
Mesmerizing! Makes me wish I was there, feeling the coolness, getting this shot. Excellent.
Awwww gorgeous and soothing at the same time!
carlysue wrote:
Mesmerizing! Makes me wish I was there, feeling the coolness, getting this shot. Excellent.
Always good to hear from you, Carly Sue! Thank you for the nice comment.
deer2ker wrote:
Awwww gorgeous and soothing at the same time!
Soothing is a great word for this nice spot. Thank you!
jaymatt wrote:
Wow!
Thanks jaymatt! That one word suffices! :-)
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