Mountain Reflections
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Last weekend was completely overcast, so I figured it would be a good time to go shoot some seasonal waterfalls that would be in full force after the winter snow melt. Unfortunately, about 5 miles from the trail, the dirt road was snowed in and closed (this was after I had carefully navigated a sink-hole already in my poor little sedan). So, I had to turn around. On my way back home, I decided to do some location scouting, and came across an amazing reflection:
It's not a horrible photo, but it was in the middle of the day and overcast, so I vowed I'd return for dawn (it's facing directly east) when I knew the light would be better and the water more still. I had to wait five days before there was a reasonably clear day, and here's the result from Friday morning (I like the early sunrises this time of year, as I can shoot and not be late to work!).
Similar composition as above:
I warmed this one up a bit:
Had I not had to turn around on my waterfalls excursion, I would have never found this place, which is only 30 minutes from my home (and close enough to shoot on weekdays before and after work).
Before I give the location away, does anyone from the Seattle-area know where this is? I did a search and couldn't find any other photographs of it
It's not a horrible photo, but it was in the middle of the day and overcast, so I vowed I'd return for dawn (it's facing directly east) when I knew the light would be better and the water more still. I had to wait five days before there was a reasonably clear day, and here's the result from Friday morning (I like the early sunrises this time of year, as I can shoot and not be late to work!).
Similar composition as above:
I warmed this one up a bit:
Had I not had to turn around on my waterfalls excursion, I would have never found this place, which is only 30 minutes from my home (and close enough to shoot on weekdays before and after work).
Before I give the location away, does anyone from the Seattle-area know where this is? I did a search and couldn't find any other photographs of it
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Really like those shots.
Thanks for posting those.
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I'll just give the answer: The photo is of Mount Si reflecting in Lake Borst. This is located less than a mile from Snoqualmie Falls, on SE Mill Pond Road (there are a few turnoffs, probably established by fishermen):
http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&hl=en&geocode=&q=lake+borst,+snoqualmie,+wa&sll=37.0625,-95.677068&sspn=37.956457,85.078125&ie=UTF8&ll=47.534588,-121.817007&spn=0.03164,0.083084&z=14&iwloc=addr
(I'd shorten the link, but I don't want people to fear a possible Rickroll attempt)
Only when the water is still are you able to see the reflection.
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Each one of these has their own distinct quality. What a beautiful mountain! I can see why it's always staring at itself in that lake.
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