Surprise Creek

scolescole Registered Users Posts: 378 Major grins
edited July 7, 2009 in Landscapes
It's finally summer in the Pacific Northwest but I decided on one last forest/stream hike before I turn my attention to the subalpine environment. My trip to Deception Creek last week was so nice that I decided to head one drainage over to Surprise Creek. Although its eventual destination is a series of high lakes, the trail hugs the valley floor and Surprise Creek for a couple miles. I figured I might find a number of interesting places to check out. The warm temperatures and sunshine made for harsh photo conditions but its definately worthy of a return trip.....

1. Small Waterfall
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2.
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3. Spotlight on Devils Club
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4. Vertical Composition
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5. Horizontal Composition
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6.
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Thanks for looking..
Steve Cole Photography: http://www.scolephoto.com
Blog: http://blog.scolephoto.com

Comments

  • ian408ian408 Administrators Posts: 21,934 moderator
    edited July 6, 2009
    Wow. That is just spectacular scenery!
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  • thapamdthapamd Registered Users Posts: 1,722 Major grins
    edited July 6, 2009
    Beautiful cascades and luscious greens, Steve. You have too many great shots here for me to pick a favorite. thumb.gifclap.gif
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  • kdogkdog Administrators Posts: 11,681 moderator
    edited July 6, 2009
    Awesome!

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  • EiaEia Registered Users Posts: 3,627 Major grins
    edited July 6, 2009
    Beautiful set! But my favorite is #3. I like the simplicity and the lighting that favors the one leaf among all others.
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  • anwmn1anwmn1 Registered Users Posts: 3,469 Major grins
    edited July 6, 2009
    Very nice stuff. #3 is awesome!
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  • scolescole Registered Users Posts: 378 Major grins
    edited July 6, 2009
    Thanks, everyone. I'm real happy with how these turned out (all things considered). I also really like #3 because I was able to capture the spotlight but still retain the detail in the leaf. I'm also getting better at hand-holding my ND Grad! :D
    Steve Cole Photography: http://www.scolephoto.com
    Blog: http://blog.scolephoto.com
  • dseidmandseidman Registered Users Posts: 824 Major grins
    edited July 6, 2009
    Beautiful location! The first image is my favorite. You did a great job of handling the exposure with such tricky lighting. I think I might prefer a composition a little closer to the falls to eliminate that foreground.
    Danny Seidman
    http://www.danseidmanphoto.com/
  • scolescole Registered Users Posts: 378 Major grins
    edited July 7, 2009
    Getting any closer would have required a pair of hip waders. :D

    Actually, here's a different shot which eliminated the FG. I wasn't as pleased with the huckleberry leaves in the foreground so that's why I didn't originally post it..

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    Blog: http://blog.scolephoto.com
  • dseidmandseidman Registered Users Posts: 824 Major grins
    edited July 7, 2009
    Oh yeah. This second version is a lot better in my opinion! The only thing I see that needs to be fixed is the lens vignetting in the corners. It can also be seen on numbers 5 and 6.

    Anyway, good work here!
    Danny Seidman
    http://www.danseidmanphoto.com/
  • d7freestylerd7freestyler Registered Users Posts: 48 Big grins
    edited July 7, 2009
    Wonderful shots!
    CCS
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