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Inside Zion National Park
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One of the trails leads up to a small waterfall and a pool of water called the Emerald Pool, because of the color of the water caused by the growth of colorful bacteria in the water. On the way up the trail I took this image of the cliff wall. You can see how large the wall is based on the size of the two female mule deer.
Emerald Pool, Black Sand Basin, Yellowstone.
Tricky to do justice to the pools and springs. Now I'm home I've been musing that a better way to capture them might be to put my camera on the end of a very long telescopic monopod, so the view is angled down, rather than horizontal.
The waterfall at Emerald Pool in Zion National Park.
This was the destination of our short hike on a very hot day.
This was hand held at 1/3 seconds so it's not so sharp.
if you ever land at Dominica on a cruise ship and book a day trip you will almost certainly see this waterfall. It is at the Emerald pool.
Abstracting at Black Sand Basin. A slice of Emerald Pool with its deep rich colors. My older brother said he's getting a little tired of the abstracts, but he is not in charge here. Sorry Bro ... you'll have to put up with a few more of these because I like them. Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming, USA, July 2017
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Flash floods were not expected when we booked a trip to Zion National Park. The silver lining was being able to see waterfalls that are rarely there. Emerald Pools Falls #1, 2 and 3 are all pictured here. Can you find all three?
Another shot from a spectacular day at Zion National Park a little over a month ago with waterfalls pouring over cliffs every turn you took. This is right side of Lower Emerald Pools with Upper Emerald Pools in the distance. You will normally only see these falls during spring runoff or after heavy rains- but very rarely with this much water. They closed Zion for the day after this photo due to heavy flooding.
The Emerald Pool in Yellowstone National Park is actually a geyser but doesn't erupt very often. As you move past, you can see the cone shaped vent in the center going down.
The Subway in Zion National Park is a fantastic place. After a four mile hike along the Left Fork of North Creek in the Kolob Terrace section, you arrive at a tunnel. When you walk into the tunnel, you find a series of emerald pools and flowing water.
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One of the reasons why I was so excited to move to the west coast was for the opportunity to explore the American southwest. As soon as we set up shop in LA, we started to knock the National parks off of our visit list. Of all the National Parks that calls the American southwest home, none is more spectacular than the Zion National Park. For such a small park it packs so many incredible sights as well as experiences per square mile. There is a reason why itās one of the most popular parks in the National Park system.
I came across this shot from one of our earlier visits to the Zion Canyon as was reviewing my images. We were on a hike to the emerald pools when we came across these wispy little waterfalls. In a park full of sheer canyon edges, this innocent looking waterfalls and pools have caused more accidents than any other part of the park. The rock here is extremely slippery, and as you enjoy the ponds, itās easy to forget how smooth the edges are and how they can turn deadly if you are not careful. These waterfalls form as each of these emerald pools gets filled with water and starts to overflow off a cliff. If you happen to visit after a rare desert rainstorm, then you might see a thicker curtain falls, but most of the time, they look like this. I loved the contrast they made against the deep reds of the wet canyon walls and the green vegetation. Plus, it's beautiful to see water anytime in a desert.
Here's a view of Zion's Emerald Pools that's not often seen. This is the exit rappel from Heaps Canyon. We descended 165ft to a small ledge that was barely big enough for the 5 of us. From there, we had to pull the rope and setup the final 300ft overhang rappel. Fun times!
No trip to Zion is complete without a trip to the Subway. Located in the backcountry, the hike to the Subway is intense yet rewarding. Although I had already been there, the thought of emerald pools, glowing walls, and waterfalls was too tempting to pass up another opportunity. After hiking the Narrows the previous day, Aaron, Yan, and I hiked to and from the Subway as part of day 3 of our southwest tour.
Upon arriving at the parking lot, we were stunned to see so many cars already there. We thought we were pretty early, but surely not the case. As a result of our tardiness, we hiked at a blistering pace eventually overtaking all but one group. When we started the hike, the sky was clear but halfway through, a large mass of clouds began rolling in. By the time we reached the Subway, the sky was completely overcast. Although great for shooting Archangel Falls and the crack, cloudy skies are not ideal for getting the Subway glow.
After shooting Archangel and the crack, the three of us headed for the Subway. Much to my delight, the main emerald pool had swirling leaves. Last year, the water flow through the pools was not right and hence the leaves would not swirl properly. I admit, shooting the Subway under cloudy skies was rather drab. The lack of glow took out the punch in the scene. We ended up hanging out in the Subway for an hour hoping the light would improve. Our persistence paid off as there was a break in the clouds and sunlight burst through giving us a glow for several minutes.
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A beautiful fleeting moment...a small feather bathing amidst water spiders in the Emerald Pool of John Dean Provincial Park, North Saanich, BC.
The view from the Upper Emerald Pools in Zion National Park shows steep, towering sandstone cliffs rising above the pool area. The rock surfaces display varying shades of red, orange, and brown, with visible layers and occasional vegetation growing from crevices. The deep, blue sky is visible between the cliff faces.
After a three hour hike down the Left Fork of North Creek (many places with no trail), you arrive at The Subway in Zion National Park. Beautiful blue and green pools located inside a subway-like tunnel which light filters through around midday. Well worth the hike back out! Single RAW exposure with PL-Cir to remove glare. Level and contrast adjustments in Photoshop CS3.
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The Emerald Pools along Jordan Creek just before it meets the South Fork of the Yuba River. A favorite swimmin' hole for those who know about it.
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Here's an attempt to be more recent with my posts. I took this shot yesterday afternoon at the Emerald Pools in Zion. I wished I could have gone earlier in the morning when there was more snow, but I was busy with other things. Fortunately, there was still a little snow which framed the falls nicely. Zion NP is so nice in the winter. It's quite peaceful without all the crowds!
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Emerald Pool - Zion National Park - Utah
I made a return trip to this area, with the hope of capturing another image I had not seen before. I unexpectedly came across this scene, which immediately prompted me to think about and appreciate the above quote.
Vernal Fall from high above the Mist Trail near the base of Grizzly Peak. California, Sierra Nevada Mountains, Yosemite, Grizzly Peak. Off the John Muir Trail near Mile 001.
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This was an eye-catching hot spring in Yellowstone National Park, which I think is called Emerald Pool. Various microorganisms that thrive in hot temperatures are responsible for the colors in and around the pool.
The serene beauty of Upper Falls along the Old Manās Cave Trail in Hocking Hills State Park, Ohio. Crystal-clear water cascades into an emerald pool beneath a natural stone bridge, surrounded by lush greenery and rugged cliffs. A must-see destination for nature lovers, hikers, and photographers alike ā and well worth the trip from anywhere in the Midwest.
Scenic peek-a-boo view of the Emerald Pool through one of many woodland trails in John Dean Provincial Park, North Saanich, Vancouver Island, BC.
Half Dome, from Washburn Point nearby Glacier Point, Yosemite Valley. Photographed on 2 August 2008.
Inside Zion National Park
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Right across the road from Zion Lodge are the Emerald Pools, a mix of trails and pools that provide hiking opportunities between each oasis. The Lower Trail leads to the Lower Emerald Pool at the base of the cliff. Two streams trickle across the face of the cliff and fall into the pool. This is an overhead shot of one of the streams. During months when it rains more, the water falls over the cliff with more force. The distance to the lower falls is .6 miles one-way, takes 30 minutes and is a 69' ascent.
One of my previous images on the way to the pool in shown in the first comment.
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The source of heat in this pool/spring is toward its center and the further the water is from that source, the cooler it becomes. This temperature variance allows different temperature-dependent thermophiles (heat loving organisms) to thrive in different areas of the pool creating a color spectrum corresponding to the temperature variance.
This panorama was created using Photoshop CS6 to stitch together horizontally two landscape images captured from the boardwalk near the spring.
A little known pool near Wasdale Head. Sadly most walkers don't get to see it because it's off the beaten track. What a shame, it is a beautiful spot.
After a four mile hike (from "the bottom") along the North Creek you arrive at the Subway in Zion National Park, Utah. People who aren't familiar with Zion or the Southwest often ask me what this place is. It's difficult to desribe. A series of pools inside a very narrow canyon. The pools are a beautiful emerald green and the rock is covered in running water. To my back (in this photograph) is "a tunnel" which actually looks quite a bit like a subway tunnel. It was such an incredible place to photograph and explore. Next time, I'll have to take the "top down" route. Single RAW exposure with C-PL to remove glare. Slight level adjustments in Photoshop CS3.
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