Geotagged aerial photographs of the White River, Nebraska during high flow; May 29, 2019; Photographs by John Sidle

Geotagged aerial photographs of the White River, Nebraska during high flow; May 29, 2019; Photographs by John Sidle

Geotagged aerial photographs of the White River, Nebraska during high flow; May 29, 2019; Photographs by John Sidle

Geotagged aerial photographs of the White River, Nebraska during high flow; May 29, 2019; Photographs by John Sidle

at the confluence with the Auldhouse Burn.

Working on stopping the action of the flow. I should have had a much higher shutter speed, but I liked this shot anyway.

© Photos by Pharos 2020

Geotagged aerial photographs of the White River, Nebraska during high flow; May 29, 2019; Photographs by John Sidle

Geotagged aerial photographs of the White River, Nebraska during high flow; May 29, 2019; Photographs by John Sidle

Geotagged aerial photographs of the White River, Nebraska during high flow; May 29, 2019; Photographs by John Sidle

Geotagged aerial photographs of the White River, Nebraska during high flow; May 29, 2019; Photographs by John Sidle

Geotagged aerial photographs of the White River, Nebraska during high flow; May 29, 2019; Photographs by John Sidle

Geotagged aerial photographs of the White River, Nebraska during high flow; May 29, 2019; Photographs by John Sidle

Geotagged aerial photographs of the White River, Nebraska during high flow; May 29, 2019; Photographs by John Sidle

Geotagged aerial photographs of the White River, Nebraska during high flow; May 29, 2019; Photographs by John Sidle

Geotagged aerial photographs of the White River, Nebraska during high flow; May 29, 2019; Photographs by John Sidle

Geotagged aerial photographs of the White River, Nebraska during high flow; May 29, 2019; Photographs by John Sidle

Geotagged aerial photographs of the White River, Nebraska during high flow; May 29, 2019; Photographs by John Sidle

Geotagged aerial photographs of the White River, Nebraska during high flow; May 29, 2019; Photographs by John Sidle

Geotagged aerial photographs of the White River, Nebraska during high flow; May 29, 2019; Photographs by John Sidle

followed this log for about 10km downstream from Cathcart...

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Dramatic capture of Willamette Falls thundering in peak January 2026 high water, with thick mist and churning whitewater. Old log booms and debris highlight the raw power on the Willamette River, viewed from Oregon City.

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Torrents of earth-toned water plunge violently over the basalt cliffs of Iguazu Falls, sending up a perpetual, roaring mist that blankets the surrounding Paranaense rainforest. The sheer kinetic energy of the cascades is palpable, as millions of liters of water churn through the rugged, terraced landscape, creating an awe-inspiring display of nature's raw power. Captured with a deep depth of field, the composition masterfully layers the scene, using the dark, lush foliage in the immediate foreground to frame the immense scale of the multi-tiered falls stretching into the background. Natural sunlight pierces through the heavy atmospheric spray, illuminating the suspended water droplets to form a delicate, ethereal rainbow that bridges the turbid middle basin. The striking contrast between the sediment-heavy, ochre waters and the vibrant, deep greens of the subtropical jungle highlights the dynamic seasonal shifts within this complex ecosystem. Straddling the border of Argentina and Brazil, this colossal waterfall system is not just a geological marvel but a deeply significant spiritual site rooted in ancient Guaraní mythology. According to local legend, the falls were created in a fit of rage by a jealous serpent god, slicing the river in two to condemn a pair of fleeing lovers. From this elevated vantage point, the sheer breadth of the cataracts is staggering, with countless individual falls merging into a continuous, thundering curtain of water. The relatively fast shutter speed employed here freezes the chaotic motion of the rapids, texturizing the frothy white caps and the smooth, plunging veins of the main drops. As a UNESCO World Heritage site and a jewel of Argentina's Misiones province, the visual magnitude of Iguazu continually challenges photographers to convey its true, enveloping majesty. This image is a collaborative production by Samuel Jeffery and Audrey Bergner for Project 23.

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Torrentes de agua en tonos terrosos caen violentamente sobre los acantilados de basalto de las Cataratas del Iguazú, levantando una bruma perpetua y rugiente que cubre la selva paranaense circundante. La pura energía cinética de las cascadas es palpable, mientras millones de litros de agua se agitan a través del paisaje accidentado y en terrazas, creando una exhibición impresionante de la fuerza bruta de la naturaleza. Capturada con una gran profundidad de campo, la composición superpone magistralmente la escena, utilizando el follaje oscuro y exuberante en el primer plano inmediato para enmarcar la inmensa escala de las cataratas de múltiples niveles que se extienden hacia el fondo. La luz natural del sol penetra a través de la densa pulverización atmosférica, iluminando las gotas de agua suspendidas para formar un arcoíris delicado y etéreo que cruza la turbulenta cuenca media. El sorprendente contraste entre las aguas ocre, cargadas de sedimentos, y los verdes vibrantes y profundos de la selva subtropical resalta los dinámicos cambios estacionales dentro de este complejo ecosistema. A caballo entre la frontera de Argentina y Brasil, este colosal sistema de cascadas no es solo una maravilla geológica, sino un sitio espiritual profundamente significativo arraigado en la antigua mitología guaraní. Según la leyenda local, las cataratas fueron creadas en un ataque de ira por un dios serpiente celoso, dividiendo el río en dos para condenar a una pareja de amantes que huían. Desde este punto de vista elevado, la asombrosa amplitud de las cataratas es sobrecogedora, con innumerables caídas individuales que se fusionan en una cortina de agua continua y atronadora. La velocidad de obturación relativamente rápida empleada aquí congela el movimiento caótico de los rápidos, texturizando las crestas blancas y espumosas y las venas lisas y descendentes de las caídas principales. Como sitio del Patrimonio Mundial de la UNESCO y joya de la provincia argentina de Misiones, la magnitud visual de Iguazú desafía continuamente a los fotógrafos a transmitir su verdadera y envolvente majestuosidad. Esta imagen es una producción colaborativa de Samuel Jeffery y Audrey Bergner para el Proyecto 23.

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Geotagged aerial photographs of the White River, Nebraska during high flow; May 29, 2019; Photographs by John Sidle

Geotagged aerial photographs of the White River, Nebraska during high flow; May 29, 2019; Photographs by John Sidle

Geotagged aerial photographs of the White River, Nebraska during high flow; May 29, 2019; Photographs by John Sidle

Geotagged aerial photographs of the White River, Nebraska during high flow; May 29, 2019; Photographs by John Sidle

Geotagged aerial photographs of the White River, Nebraska during high flow; May 29, 2019; Photographs by John Sidle

Geotagged aerial photographs of the White River, Nebraska during high flow; May 29, 2019; Photographs by John Sidle

Geotagged aerial photographs of the White River, Nebraska during high flow; May 29, 2019; Photographs by John Sidle

Geotagged aerial photographs of the White River, Nebraska during high flow; May 29, 2019; Photographs by John Sidle

Geotagged aerial photographs of the White River, Nebraska during high flow; May 29, 2019; Photographs by John Sidle