Archive 2021 · Avalanche Creek Gorge

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p.1 #1 · p.1 #1 · Avalanche Creek Gorge

There seems to be a run on waterfalls lately - so here's another one.

One of the most popular hikes in Glacier NP is the Trail of the Cedars/Trail to Avalanche Lake. Along the way, you pass this beautifully carved little gorge:

Avalanche Cr by Doug Stevens, on Flickr
Nikon Df; ISO 100; 55mm micro-Nikkor f2.8 @ f8; 0.4 sec [cropped in a bit]

The colors are so rich from my Df that I actually had to desaturate this image.

Thanks and be well

Doug

Sep 13, 2021 at 12:20 PM

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p.1 #2 · p.1 #2 · Avalanche Creek Gorge

Wonderful shot of an exceptional location. I was thinking a wider lens would be desired, then I read you cropped a bit. I'm so confused...

Sep 13, 2021 at 12:44 PM

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p.1 #3 · p.1 #3 · Avalanche Creek Gorge

brad-man wrote:
Wonderful shot of an exceptional location. I was thinking a wider lens would be desired, then I read you cropped a bit. I'm so confused...

Brad:

Thanks!

Here is the uncropped, 2x3 image from the 55. Perhaps you prefer this one?

Avalanche Gorge Creek uncropped by Doug Stevens, on Flickr

There are arguments for either version, I suppose.
Personally, I wanted to come in a bit closer to the waterfall and the water at its base. The only larger lens I had was the 105mm f2.5 AIS and that was too much. (maybe something like a 75-85 would have been perfect here?).

Which one to people prefer? Let me know your thoughts/CC

Cheers

Doug

Sep 13, 2021 at 01:30 PM

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p.1 #4 · p.1 #4 · Avalanche Creek Gorge

I like the uncropped a little better, but I was really hoping for a little more of the upper falls at the top and a little more of the blue creek at the bottom. It appears from your vantage point that the upstream isn't visible, so that's a wash. I would still like to have seen more of the blue pool/creek. Looks like an interesting spot to wander around. Thanks.

Sep 13, 2021 at 04:04 PM

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p.1 #5 · p.1 #5 · Avalanche Creek Gorge

brad-man wrote:
I like the uncropped a little better, but I was really hoping for a little more of the upper falls at the top and a little more of the blue creek at the bottom. It appears from your vantage point that the upstream isn't visible, so that's a wash. I would still like to have seen more of the blue pool/creek. Looks like an interesting spot to wander around. Thanks.

Yes, there are limited accessible vantage points without going in for a swim!

Sep 13, 2021 at 06:51 PM

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p.1 #6 · p.1 #6 · Avalanche Creek Gorge

I’m a fan of the crop in 1. It has a very cubist flavor which juxtaposes nicely with the color.

Sep 14, 2021 at 12:17 AM

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scottsoutter wrote:
I’m a fan of the crop in 1. It has a very cubist flavor which juxtaposes nicely with the color.

Thank you!

Sep 14, 2021 at 11:34 PM

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p.1 #8 · p.1 #8 · Avalanche Creek Gorge

Beautiful spot. Looks like a wet and tricky location to shoot. I like the results.

Sep 15, 2021 at 01:37 PM

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p.1 #9 · p.1 #9 · Avalanche Creek Gorge

gordon l wrote:
Beautiful spot. Looks like a wet and tricky location to shoot. I like the results.

Thanks, Gordon.

Yes, it was wet and slippery. No so bad if you are just climbing around with nothing to loose, but with an expensive camera and not the best gripping boots, a little disconcerting at times. As it was, I lost a lens cap there - thought it was on, but it wasn't. Oh well.

So which crop do you like best?

Cheers

Doug

Sep 17, 2021 at 09:50 PM


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