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Pristine Falls is the second main waterfall on the Fall Creek Trail. Only recently discovered by Christopher Cockfield in Google Earth, the waterfall is reached by taking a side trail to the left at 0.6 miles from Andrew Ramey Falls, walking across the North Fork of Fall Creek, following the trail up to the left on an old logging road and then taking a side trail down to the right in a steep, slick, muddy scramble (or butt slide in sections if you will) to the base of the waterfall. Pristine Falls is situated tightly in a grotto, in a setting I would describe as being solitary, even intimate. The waterfall displays the power of Fall Creek in an inspiring, roaring misty spray. I had read directions in three published articles and they were all worded differently. When I was here last Saturday, I flagged the trail with orange flagging tape to help others on the trail.
We all have those locations that we just dream of photographing under certain conditions and… Tasmanian’s pristine Dove Lake under a blanket of snow was one of mine.
When I arrived at Launceston with my camera, a sleeping bag and my tent I re-checked the conditions and the news was good – Cradle Mountain-Lake St Clair National Park was still under snow from the previous days storm. I scrambled to find a 4WD and set out on my way.
The drive wasn’t very re-assuring, there wasn’t a flurry seen but as soon as I approached the park everything changed. Dramatically. Suddenly everything around me was white.
After arriving at the visitors centre I was quickly informed that the road in was closed. CLOSED. Apparently there was no entering the park, except, on foot. Unfortunately the car parks were either full of snow or unavailable and with the hours until sunset disappearing quickly I didn’t have much time. I parked at the visitors centre, packed some supplies and set out on foot for the 20km return walk into the lake.
It was a stunning day, calm, clear and pleasant. After a hilly but relatively easy walk in I arrived at the lake and couldn’t believe that I was the only one there. Dove Lake all to myself on this incredible afternoon.
It really was one of those special moments that photography can bring. I would have loved for some colour at sunset but I couldn’t complain – this was, for me, as good as it gets.
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The Gordon River in the Franklin-Gordon Wild Rivers National Park World Heritage Area in Tasmania.
Natural tannins from buttongrass plains give the Gordon River’s water the appearance of black tea which also gives it an amazing reflective quality.
The white Waterlily is the biggest in the pond,
the first to ope in the morning and last to say goodnight.
Because of the size and longer stem they tend to lay on
those big rocks,
Very pleased the way the photo of this white came out.
For those who follow me you know I love the purity and colors of glacial waters. Most rivers are brown, gray or blue. But rivers fed by glaciers are a wonderful mix of blue and green. They really stand out. And where they flow the ecosystems are spectacular and dynamic, from peaks to rivers/lakes and waterfalls. And wildlife seem to like it there as well.
So hard to pick a favorite place for these special waters, what with Banff's Lake Moraine and Louise, Yoho's Emerald Lake, Jasper's Maligne Lake and other's nearby standing out. Those are my top-spots as you've probably noticed.
Another top favorite tho is Glacier's McDonald Creek, shown here. This shallow pool caught my eye. Shot taken in the fall when flow was low, not cluttered with spring's runoff. I use a polarizer to cut the glare but other than that this is pretty true to what you'll see.
Glacier Park is also amazing for the impressive varied colors of it's rocks, of many hues and tones.
Isn't nature grand?!
Enjoy a wonderful weekend!
I figured it was about time to share a photo of "The Entrance" itself: the point where the Tasman Sea meets Tuggerah Lake.
It’s such a fascinating area. Tuggerah Lake is an estuary, a unique mix of freshwater and seawater where rivers and streams flow into a coastal lagoon, maintaining an open connection to the sea.
For me, it has been a place of endless photographic opportunities—and kayaking adventures. Whether paddling down rivers into the lake, boating across its waters, or exploring the foreshore teeming with birdlife, this place has been a constant source of enjoyment for me and so many others.
The Entrance is more than just a location—it’s a transition zone, where rivers meet the ocean, where different forces and environments collide. That’s what makes it my favourite kind of place.
Wishing you all a great Monday - "the entrance" to a new week! Thank you for any comments and likes, they are always greatly appreciated!
Waterscape 15/100 for 2025
Another view from the walkway west of Ngakuta Bay. I couldn't quite believe the water was this stunning colour. Although I think I might have souped up the edit to match what I imagined it looked like :) #takingcreativelicense again
The glorious sky at what passes for dusk on a summer night in the high Arctic region of Greenland's Scoresby Sound. Pastel colored skies, cloud reflections in the Sound, and some floating ice to remind you this is not a tropical setting.
Waterscape 9/100 for 2025.
Another one of our 49 beaches— and somehow, I only just realised I’d never been here before! One of the smallest, too. The little breakwall is designed to protect the channel where the ocean flows into the lake, creating such an interesting landscape. Geography? Geology? Either way, it’s a fascinating spot.
The Entrance is best known as a tourist destination, with a fantastic waterfront park for kids, lots of fish and chip and ice cream shops (my fave), small carnival in the park, magnificent water views and, of course, the famous pelican feeding, where hundreds of pelicans gather for a meal courtesy of Marine Wildlife Rescue.
Wishing you all a great new week!
As always, thanks for your comments—they’re truly appreciated! 😊
Hiking along the Winnebago River between storms and blizzards, enjoying a clam beautiful February day. Fresh snow, blue hues reflected in the water, reeds glowing in the sunlight on the far bank!
Open running water in the creeks here in February is very rare!
It's tough to have the "winter blues" on such a pristine day!
Copyright 2016
Surprisingly beautiful waterfall found along the hike to Fall Creek Falls in far western SC near the GA border.
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Waterscape 4 of 100 for 2025.
This massive rock sits proudly in the middle of Deadman's Beach. I've often wondered how it ended up there—what geological forces shaped its journey?
Today, as I looked at the photo, it struck me: the rock resembles a giant bao bun buried in the sand. Naturally, this led me down a rabbit hole exploring the history of bao buns. Originating in Northern China, bao dates back to the Three Kingdoms period in the 3rd century, with some evidence pointing as far back as 400 BC.
And then it all made sense: giant, rock-eating aliens with a penchant for Chinese cuisine must have dropped this here during one of their visits in ancient times. Mystery solved. You're welcome!
Thank you all for the kind likes and comments—they’re always deeply appreciated!
P.S. Speaking of buns, if you’ve got 3 minutes, I recommend this touching animation about motherhood and buns:
Mesquite Sand Dunes, Death Valley National Park.
Just after sunrise when the dunes are untrammeled by footprints.
Break in the clouds, just about caught.
I wonder what they've been sown with.
Definitely better On Black. (Not so sure about Original.)
...more pristine, virgin snow changing the ambience of the hills beyond.
This snow has since disappeared but more is forecast over the next few days - I hope the sun and calm air returns with it too. What a magical day on the Southern Uplands.
View towards the Southern Uplands ( Scotland )
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Winnebago River - Leland
The autumn scenery is changing, providing new opportunities for exciting landscapes. It's an area I do enjoy as it evolves through the seasons.
Rich earthy colors, a calm river reflecting the sky above, and popcorn clouds drifting along the northern horizon!
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At Lake Matheson, near Fox Glacier, nature has combined exactly the right ingredients to create truly stunning reflections of New Zealand's highest peaks - Aoraki (Mount Cook) and Mount Tasman.
The waters of Lake Matheson are dark brown, so on a calm day they create the ideal reflective surface. The colour is caused by natural leaching of organic matter from the surrounding native forest floor.