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Golden Falls


Golden Falls
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Copyright: Mike Ryan (mpr) Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 141 W: 10 N: 260] (1662)
Genre: Places
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2008-04-06
Categories: Nature
Camera: Nikon D300, Tokina AT-X 124 PRO DX 12-24mm F4, Hoya 77mm PRO-1 DMC C-PL LPF
Exposure: f/22, 5 seconds
Details: Tripod: Yes
Photo Version: Original Version
Date Submitted: 2008-04-12 7:40
Viewed: 263
Points: 2
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
Big Basin State Park is the oldest California state park at over 100 years old. Nestled deep in the Santa Cruz mountains, it's a popular destination for hikers, horseback riders, and for those who want to get away from the big cities of San Jose and San Francisco. What makes big basin even more special is the amazing hiking trails that the park offers. The waterfall loop trail has easily become one of my favorite hikes in the bay area. It's encompasses approximately 11 miles of redwood forest, lush green foliage, 3 uniquely beautiful waterfalls, and the occasional banana slug.
The waterfall that really struck a chord for me was this one - Golden Falls. It's unique color is created by iron-oxide that has stained the sandstone over time. I've never seen anything quite like this and the creek that leads up to the crest of the falls is just as golden as the falls and looks amazing as it meanders through the green landscape.
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  • boonie Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1263 W: 46 N: 1317] (6413)
  • [2008-04-12 16:41]

Good to see another posting - the water flushes all the "stuff" off the rock. Well captured with DOF and composition.
Will be in Half Moon Bay Sunday through Tuesday - see what I can find to share.

Dad

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