Tahquamenon River just above the falls

The river gets it's color from the tannins in the trees. Please view larger, thank you!

Hi Richard: I gotta say it, your are really excelling at this landscape. Almost makes me want to spend some time on it, but I am still to obsessed with the birds. 7/7

Hi Richard: I gotta say it, your are really excelling at this landscape. Almost makes me want to spend some time on it, but I am still to obsessed with the birds. 7/7

Dick.... A nice juxtaposition of the seemingly warm water against the cold landscape; however, realization is that the water is frigid also. I'm really enjoying this series of Winter shots... Mike

 

 

Beautiful image, beautiful contrast, very nice atmosphere (7/7 an). Best regards Christine

This series is extraordinary, Dick. These brown tones are the icing on the cake!!! ( Still try to figure out what they are... rocks???) However, The two big ones for you! Regards, El

Thank you very much, Monte, Mike, Christine and El!

 

El, the water is stained brown from the pigments in the leaves that grow along the river. It comes mostly from cedar and hemlock, but there is also a contribution from maple, oak, birch and other species of pine and hardwood. All of our rivers in the upper peninsula take on this color. Think of it as the leaves steeping in the river like making tea.

 

Warm regards to all!

 

Dick

The haze, snow and river make for a beautiful scene, nice photo.

This looks awesome! A chocolate river amongst this frozen wonderland. I really love the dark overcast sky, I thinks it lends an ominous feel to the image and helps intensify not only the power, but the potential danger of this river. Dick.......are those YOUR footsteps messing up that snow? LOL

Thank you, David and Tim!

 

Tim, no, they are not my footprints. But, someone was walking beyond the railing next to the falls...not smart! We have seen several deaths up here from people doing foolish things around dangerous waterfalls. I was bracing my camera on the railing for this shot. I could barely feel my fingers and it was impossible to set up my tripod.

 

Have a good day!

 

Dick

You are a master at these type of shots, Dicky. You have a magical eye. 7/7 Awesome work, my friend. Regards, Lawrence. You generosity prevents me from posting the 7's this deserves.

Thank you very much, Lawrence! You are very kind...and humorous:-)

 

Warm regards,

 

Dicky

What are you doing Dick? Saving the best for the last.Absolutely wonderfull A visual feast to sit & enjoy.Warm Regards-Ross

Thanks, Ross! Actually, when I reviewed my shots I was focused on the falls. I looked them over a second time and was happy to find this.

 

Have a good night!

 

Dick

Had to revisit again, to me your image epitomizes the rugged, beautiful side of nature while at the same time injecting a strong feeling this could be a dangerous place for the unwary. Isn't this what attracts us to these isolated & uncivilzed places? Definitely added to my favourite photos.Cheers-Ross

Thank you for coming back to this, Ross! I think that you have traveled to many places that are isolated and spectacular, so you know the thrill. The photography is fun, a challenge and personally satisfying. But, being there was the real thrill. Even though it is only 23 miles northeast of my house, when you are there, alone, it could be a thousand miles. I think that we are attracted to these places of awesome natural power and beauty because it makes us feel alive. It is a truly wonderful, peaceful and almost spiritual experience. Think of what it must have meant to the Chippewa who were here over 1000 years ago! For me, this is what the art and experience of photography brings...our world, in it's unending forms of breathtaking beauty, and danger, for us to share with each other. I think you understand and have felt this, too!

 

Have a good night!

 

Dick

Dick, you have expressed the feelings of being in these remote places beautifully.-Ross