p.1 #1 · Fall colors.....in Oneonta Gorge? Yes....
While there are no actual trees IN the gorge...they leaf (pun intended) their mark all over the gorge floor. Was not prepared to make it past the last pool...if I knew or was ready ...I would have brought my DryZone Bag....but when the person trying to make their way on the right side fell in...I saw that as a reason not to pass that last portion. All I could see was all my gear getting hosed...so will wait patiently and over the next year will make my way back again and again with the proper equipment now that I know what to expect. I have zero problem getting wet....just want to protect my gear.
Man...I was so close though...it was tempting to risk it....
A brother & sister were hiking back there and took a picture of them. (Do this often when hiking...just being nice on the trail and giving them a memory) She is the one that fell into the pool. that's when I lost my nerve...the universe telling me not to do it. http://www.pbase.com/romansphotos/image/153075951/large.jpg
p.1 #4 · Fall colors.....in Oneonta Gorge? Yes....
Thanks Justin!
Kevin: yes the log jam still is there. I used my new Korker fishing boots...they have interchangeable soles and I put the carbide tipped spike sole on for the logs....I felt like spider man. So now my only hurdle is the waterproof bag...which I already have. Its a few years old so will have to test in the tub first....see if the seals are still good.
p.1 #7 · Fall colors.....in Oneonta Gorge? Yes....
Roman,
man it sucks that you were so close! I can't wait to see your pics when you go back with proper gear. It looks like a beautiful location. Great shots of the gorge area though!
p.1 #14 · Fall colors.....in Oneonta Gorge? Yes....
Great shots, Roman! Its a beautiful location. The vibrant greens on the charcoal grey make for a very nice color combination and red/orange leaves make for some great contrast.
p.1 #16 · Fall colors.....in Oneonta Gorge? Yes....
Thanks all!!!
Steve...yes..to shoot another day. I get to spread out my discovery over a longer period is all.
Kee....while I do agree...I love the west coast for its beauty...East coast has lots to offer as well. Beauty is where your heart finds it.
Mark - Rubber raft...funny stuff.
Heinz - It was too deep for me without my DryZone bag. If I would have had it that day...we would be having a different conversation. And you would have pictures of the falls.
p.1 #17 · Fall colors.....in Oneonta Gorge? Yes....
I know right where she fell in. This summer when it was crowded 3 of the 4 people in front of me fell in the exact same spot on the right in the last pool. I opted to walk in the pool and hold my camera (in two zip-locks and a garbage bag) over my head rather try to stay on the edge and risk a slip and fall which most likely would have put me under water.
