Tahquamenon Falls 2

This is the second largest falls east of the Mississippi. The water gets it's color from

the tannins in the trees. Please view larger, thank you!

Beautiful image! Well done, Leslie

Nice shot! I like how you framed the falls.......it must have been really cold, I see the fog coming off the falls.

Beautiful image. Your series is impressive. Regards, Jean-Marc

Well Dick, this series deserves a big hand of applause for both, the composition as such and the photographer for having the guts being out there... 7/7 and 'warm' regards, El

Thank you very much, Leslie, Tim, Jean-Marc and El! My wife thought I was a little nuts to go out there when it was 4 degrees. But, it was spectacular! I was completely alone with the quiet of the forest and the roar of the falls. I had to leave after about 45 minutes because I couldn't feel my fingertips. In fact, several times I wasn't sure I'd pressed the shutter button because I couldn't feel it. Still, it was worth the time and I'll go back when the sky is clear.

 

Warm regards:-)

 

Dick

What a scene...fantastic portrayal of the Winter Wonderland....well worth your trouble (no pain no gain:-))) How did the camera hold up to these temperatures?....Regards

Hello Keith! The camera held up better than me. I went with two fully charged batteries, my tripod and 3 more lenses in a Lowepro sling bag. I kept the camera in the bag except when I was using it. The sling bag allows you to wear it like a back pack and then spin it around to the front, open the flap and take out the camera. I had great plans for using my tripod and changing to a wide angle zoom. There was no way! It began to snow and I was so clumsy because of my cold fingers that I didn't want to risk lens changes. All my shots were with the 18-200 which worked fine as usual. The camera performed great and the lens AF system worked fine.

 

Thanks for visiting and the comment,

 

Dick

Thanks for that Richard...I am impressed with your description of events. I totally agree the 18-200 would suffice in this situation. Also I must state that it is very good that you respond to people's questions, as many others just ignore them....Well done again mate!!

Stunning image, Dicky. You have captured the cold and the amount of snow fall very well. The fall in the back ground is perfectly framed. Well done, my friend. regards, Paiken

Preciosa luz, color, encuadre y una magnifica composicion. Saludos cordiales Richard-.

Beautiful - I can identify with the frozen finger syndrome. 6/6

Fantastic capture. Best regards.

Thank you very much, Keith,Lawrence, Julio, Tony and Sumon!

 

Keith, I think that one of the best features of photo.net is the ability to communicate with other people who love photography. I will always respond to your questions. That is part of the great enjoyment and fun of being a part of this community.

 

Tony, after seeing many of your shots, I have no doubt that you have experienced the frozen finger dilemma:-)!

 

You all have a great evening!

 

Dick

I like the way the icy trees frame the image. It looks to cold for me; maybe if there was a great gray owl there.

Thanks, Monte! I had my 80-400mm zoom in my bag just in case there was a snowy owl or a pileated woodpecker around. I saw one blue jay. Changing lenses in those conditions was a fantasy. I couldn't feel my fingers.

 

Best regards!

 

Dick

Hi Friend.

I have read something about you from your reply to the critiques,you immersed in what you are doing up to the deepest of your soul,but remember dear the snow dangers,and never forgot that.this is a really a unique photo,although not a snow expert,half cm a snow in five years in my town,wouldn't even make me a spectator,but this one is really unique,it is the black greenish color which is so rare to find in the snow shots,the fine composition of the white and black two framing trees,the small window in between that show the scape that contain the light orange color,which is again so scarce in the snow shot,and the precise lighting of the seen,a very well done shot,

my best regards,and wishes.

Thank you, Saad! This is a beautiful spot in a State Park just north of where I live. You can cross country ski by the falls and they keep the trails and stairs open so people can safely get to them in any season.

 

Have a good day today!

 

Dick