Beautifully shot and nice job with the processing. Having made my pilgrimage earlier this year I can definitely say that taking the helicopter out is cheating... and I wish I had been able to do so!
dbehrens wrote:
Gorgeous - with the double bonus of a magical sky to match up with this magical location!
Dave
Dave, thanks! Sky was a nice bonus, wish it lasted longer.
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Mirza Ahmad wrote:
Beautiful image. love the colours of the water.
regards, MIrza
Mirza, thank you! Water color in this creek is very unique.
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wswartzwel wrote:
Wow, what a gorgeous scene. I really like the colors in this one, as well as the composition. Hearing the story of your attempts to get there adds to the enjoyment of this wonderful presentation. Thanks for sharing this one Sasha.
Thank you, Bill. Glad you like it.
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RogerAure wrote:
Lovely colors. Well done!
Haven't been down there since 2005, makes me want to go back.
Roger
Roger, it changed a lot since 2005 - but enjoyable trip in any case.
gordon l wrote:
This is just a beautiful take on a beautiful location. I can't say there is anything original about the composition but the lighting and processing make it stand out as one of the best photos I've seen from Havasu. Great job. Looks awesome.
Gordon, thank you for the comment! You are absolutely right, there is nothing original about composition, in this particular spot there are tripod holes all over the place
kylebarendrick wrote:
Beautifully shot and nice job with the processing. Having made my pilgrimage earlier this year I can definitely say that taking the helicopter out is cheating... and I wish I had been able to do so!
Kyle, I enjoyed your images a lot, and they stimulated my interest a lot. As about cheating, I would not mind to repeat the experience as I enjoyed the flight
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Scott Kroeker wrote:
Stunning image Sasha!
Scott, thank you!
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thw2 wrote:
Have seen similar photos of the same place. Never fails to wow me.
Having never been there I feel unqualified to critique this shot. But I will anyway. I love the shot and the composition, and you make me want to go there. But the colors are too bright for my liking. Too red, too blue. Again, that's me from my perspective which may be way off. I still think this is a nice shot.
Johnontheroad wrote:
Having never been there I feel unqualified to critique this shot. But I will anyway. I love the shot and the composition, and you make me want to go there. But the colors are too bright for my liking. Too red, too blue. Again, that's me from my perspective which may be way off. I still think this is a nice shot.
== John
John, thank you for the critique, really appreciate it.
I am glad that my picture makes you want go there. Just go... and see for yourself.
Littlefield wrote:
Pretty picture and I bet that is some spiritual land. Flying in a helicopter I guess on the return trip ? How much hiking getting to the falls ?
Don
Don, thanks. Not sure about spiritual part; Havasupai tribe that runs the operation seems pretty practical - restrooms are super-clean
Took helicopter both ways, did not want to risk my freshly repaired back and knee. Otherwise, its 10 ml hiking from the hilltop to the village, and 2 miles more from the village to the campground (no cheating on this part.)
alatoo60 wrote:
Don, thanks. Not sure about spiritual part; Havasupai tribe that runs the operation seems pretty practical - restrooms are super-clean
Took helicopter both ways, did not want to risk my freshly repaired back and knee. Otherwise, its 10 ml hiking from the hilltop to the village, and 2 miles more from the village to the campground (no cheating on this part.)
Sasha.
Whats the elevation change from Village to the falls?
Yeah I hiked all the way in last winter, in December, and it was an amazing trip. The hike in wasn't as brutal as I thought it would be, and the hike out only left me slightly delirious, overall it was a great hike and one of the more easy 10+ mile trips I've done with serious elevation gain. Funny story, while we were hiking in, some kid (I assume Havasupai) came strolling up the trail wearing sneakers, baggy jeans, and a school backpack. He acted like it was just a normal day for him! Definitely humbled us a bit. On the way back up, we found an un-opened Dr Pepper that had fallen from the pack mules, and that was a special treat...
I definitely want to revisit the area, and it's definitely my goal to do so in the fall / winter when there is some more exciting weather! (Although rainy season can be a huge threat in the canyon.)
Did you spend a night in the camp? How crowded / un-crowded was it? When we were there in the dead of winter, we practically had the whole place to ourselves...
