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I struggled to contain the light, the flowers are dancing to a strong wind, one of the more beautiful sunsets is about to begin, but first, we get wild light and a hint of the color that soon explodes in the sky....
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Menorca, 20.05.2018
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we all have at least one....a place where you can go, where the light is just right and the feeling of being there replenishes your soul. i walk by this place almost every day while taking my girls for their required energy release. sometimes it's in the early morning, sometimes afternoon, sometimes in the night. while i always feel something here, this spot really caught my eye only recently as the winter season causes the sunrise to come from a completely different place than other times of the year. it's not always a pleasure walking the girls....but then there are times when my soul gets filled to overflowing.
Skylight Waterfall
A secret spot on towards Port Renfrew. Another tide-charts and climbing gear took us to this spectacular spot! The best part... our footprints will always be gone with the next high tide.
This is also a great spot to test your skills with challenging light! I need to go back in slightly more optimal conditions, I managed to mitigate artifacts to an extent, but they still exist in this photograph.
I love coming across places where it looks like the impact from humans is minimal or non-existant. Sometimes this just comes down to angles, hence the Hidden Valley.
I drove past this spot a week earlier where the #Autumn #colours were in full swing (but didn't stop :( ), so made the effort to stop on the way back from a #WestCoastadventure, hoping some of the colours were still there.
Most of the colour had gone, but still made a lovely landscape.
#canonnz #nooneseesitlikeyou #secretspot #nzmustdo
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Took the sx 70 w us on our coffeeneuring ride 3 today. 12 miles on the tandem and some Starbucks Pumpkin spice Via.
Rarely do I seem to find myself in the right place at the right time. The conditions on this particular morning on the salt flat made it difficult to take a bad picture. This section was likely no more than twelve to fifteen feet wide and less than a few inches deep. I got down really low to try and emphasize the distance. The salt and silt make the ground feel really fleshy which translates to a weird experience while walking on it.
There are a few great shooting locations just off the road on 190 in Death Valley between Mesquite Flats and on towards Badwater on Badwater Road.
1. Look for a spot to pull off between mile marker 104 and 105 and head for the salt pan.
2. Take a minute to head down to Salt Creek and check out the endangered pup fish. I thought they would be bigger frankly but they dart around playfully just below the boardwalk. They aren't the most interesting subject photographically but if I hadn't stopped and talked with another photographer for a few minutes I would have never found out about.....
3. Between the Artists Drive loop along Badwater Road, drive half a mile down West Side Road. There are several places to pull over your car and park on this stretch that runs through the salt pan. I had precious few moments before having to shoot over to meet the workshop at Zabriskie for sunset.
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Close to the village of Arsha in the Kazbegi region lies the Arsha Waterfall, about five kilometers from Stepantsminda Kazbegi. The hike to the waterfall is considered easy and typically takes three to four hours. The trail is unpaved but well-trodden, surrounded by lush meadows, and offers stunning views of the surrounding mountains. The waterfall is one of the lesser-known natural attractions in the area, contributing to its untouched and serene atmosphere. A bit further along is the Toti Waterfall, accessible via a steep trail that passes above the Arsha Waterfall. This waterfall offers spectacular panoramic views and is an ideal spot for a picnic. Visitors can enjoy the tranquility, the breathtaking nature, and even take a refreshing dip in the crystal-clear water. For adventure seekers, it's possible to continue the hike to the nearby Gergeti Glacier, making the journey a full-day excursion.
The journey to the waterfall close to the village of Arsha in the Kazbegi region is a true challenge, yet also a breathtaking experience. The trail winds through rugged, arid terrain with steep inclines and loose rocks. Hikers must be well-prepared, as certain sections can be demanding and exhausting. The Toti Waterfall is less known and therefore quieter, adding to its pristine and serene atmosphere. The Toti Waterfall cascades down a steep rock face, surrounded by rugged cliffs and alpine vegetation. The crystal-clear water and stunning surroundings make it an ideal spot for nature lovers and hikers seeking adventure. The waterfall is accessible via a steep trail that runs above the Arsha Waterfall, offering spectacular views of the surrounding mountains and valleys along the way.
Nabij het dorp Arsha in de Kazbegi-regio ligt de Arsha-waterval, op ongeveer vijf kilometer van Stepantsminda Kazbegi. De wandeling naar de waterval wordt als eenvoudig beschouwd en duurt doorgaans drie tot vier uur. Het pad is ongebaand maar goed begaanbaar, omringd door weelderige weiden en biedt prachtige uitzichten op de omliggende bergen. Toch blijft de tocht een ware uitdaging, maar tegelijkertijd een prachtige ervaring. Het landschap verandert geleidelijk van glooiende weiden naar ruigere, drogere grond met steile hellingen en losse stenen. Wandelaars moeten goed voorbereid zijn, want sommige delen van de route kunnen veeleisend en vermoeiend zijn. Maar eenmaal aangekomen, wacht de beloning: een verkoelende bries van de waterval en een adembenemend uitzicht. Op de foto is te zien hoe Kanitha, na een avontuurlijke klim, aankomt bij de Arsha-waterval, gelegen in het ruige, bergachtige landschap van Kazbegi. De waterval op de voorgrond vormt een sterk contrast met het dorre terrein, wat bijdraagt aan de ongerepte en serene sfeer. De steile hellingen en ongerepte wildernis onderstrepen zowel de uitdaging als de ongekende schoonheid van deze afgelegen plek. Nog iets verder ligt de Toti-waterval, bereikbaar via een steil pad dat bovenlangs de Arsha-waterval loopt. De Toti-waterval stort zich vanaf een steile rotswand naar beneden, omringd door ruige kliffen en alpiene vegetatie. Het kristalheldere water en de indrukwekkende omgeving maken het een ideale plek voor natuurliefhebbers en wandelaars die op zoek zijn naar avontuur. De waterval biedt spectaculaire panoramische uitzichten en is een ideale plek voor een picknick. Bezoekers kunnen hier genieten van de rust, de natuur en zelfs een verfrissende douche nemen in het heldere water. Voor de echte avonturiers is het mogelijk om verder te trekken naar de nabijgelegen Gergeti-gletsjer, wat de wandeling tot een dagvullende activiteit maakt.
I was out in the woods for other reasons and came across this little number. The water had worked its way through a collapsed section of wall cascading over the fallen blocks!
This is a place magical... it's hard to find, you'll need a pretty good 4Wd to get there and not get stuck. But in the end, what a delight. When the whole country, the whole land is just pure dry sand, you still can find here and there some oasis.
Thick but patchy fog let just enough light through this morning at sunrise to transform the surrounding landscape into a golden paradise. As I watched these 4 waterbirds take flight the fog cleared a brief opening to let in a reflection of the sun and a almost hidden tree onto the water at this secret little spot of mine at Ripley, QLD.
Today the weather was beautiful so I went to my favorite spot and enjoyed the sun. I go back to school tonight but spring break is in 4 days!!
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Devil's Valley lies high in the Caucasus Mountains, near the Jvari Pass. The valley is known for its raw beauty: steep mountains, deep gorges, fast-flowing rivers, and ancient watchtowers. In the past, it was a strategically important area, but also dangerous and difficult to traverse. It earned the nickname “Valley of the Devils” because invaders would often get lost, be ambushed, or simply never return—partly due to the fierce defense by the local population. Few tourists venture here; it feels like a hidden world. Especially outside the summer season, the valley is hard to access. Hikers and off-road adventurers love this kind of terrain, but it’s far from a typical day trip. One of the natural highlights of the area is the Eretos Waterfall. Cascading down a rocky cliff into a narrow gorge, the waterfall is tucked away between forested slopes. The sound of the falling water echoes through the valley, adding to the mysterious atmosphere of the region. It’s a place where nature takes center stage: wild, untouched, and barely marked by human presence. Visiting the waterfall feels like a reward for those willing to explore this rugged landscape.
Devil's Valley lies high in the Caucasus Mountains. The region is dramatic and mountainous, with panoramic views and an untamed character. It lies along the famous Georgian Military Highway, an ancient route that connects Tbilisi with Russia via the Jvari Pass. The landscape displays a mesmerizing contrast between snow-capped peaks and the golden autumn slopes, a characteristic feature of the region in late autumn. The deep blue sky emphasize the grandeur of the Caucasus, making this a truly awe-inspiring sight. Kanitha enjoying a view on the valley, with the impressive Caucasus mountains in the background.
De Devil's Valley ligt in de bergen van de Kaukasus, aan de Jvari-pas. De vallei staat bekend om haar ruige schoonheid: steile bergen, diepe kloven, snelstromende rivieren en eeuwenoude wachttorens. Ooit was dit een strategisch belangrijk gebied, maar ook gevaarlijk en moeilijk begaanbaar. De vallei kreeg de bijnaam “Valley of the Devils”, omdat indringers er vaak verdwaalden, werden aangevallen of simpelweg nooit meer terugkeerden — deels vanwege de lokale bevolking die haar land fel verdedigde.
Toeristen komen hier zelden; het voelt als een verborgen wereld. Vooral buiten het zomerseizoen is de vallei lastig toegankelijk. Wandelaars en offroad-liefhebbers zijn dol op dit soort plekken, maar het is geen standaard dagtrip. Eén van de natuurlijke parels in deze regio is de Eretos-waterval. Deze waterval stort zich tussen de rotsen naar beneden in een smalle kloof, verscholen tussen de beboste hellingen. Het geluid van het vallende water echoot door de vallei en draagt bij aan de mysterieuze sfeer van het gebied. Het is een plek waar de natuur de hoofdrol speelt: wild, ongerept en nauwelijks aangetast door de mens. Een bezoek aan de waterval voelt als een beloning voor wie de moeite neemt om dit ruige landschap te verkennen. De regio is dramatisch en bergachtig, met panoramische uitzichten en een rauw, onaangetast karakter. Ze ligt langs de beroemde Georgian Military Highway, een eeuwenoude route die Tbilisi met Rusland verbindt via de Jvari-pas. Kanitha geniet van het uitzicht op de vallei, met de indrukwekkende Kaukasusbergen op de achtergrond.
Part 3
As the day went on the few drifting clouds had grown and multiplied to fill the majority of the sky, and I could feel a change in the air. Reeve had strung up a tarp between four trees, under which he reclined while reading a book. I decided to set my tent up and cover my pack now before the weather became inclement. As I was setting up my tent I heard footsteps and we both looked up to see the aquatic restoration crew trudging into camp. There was a man and a woman each carrying three large backpacks. When they reached the gear stash they both dropped all their packs with a loud thud. The two of them then collapsed next to their packs and took a well deserved break after the trek with their three packs each.
Once they had a chance to rest we talked for a while. I found out that her name was Sarah and his was Michael. They were working to remove non-native fish species from the wilderness lakes and streams, and had been up in the two lake basins in the highlands above this meadow. Each of their packs weighed approximately 30 pounds.
I asked them a few questions about some off trail areas I was thinking about exploring. My first question was about the two lake basins where they had been working, the one to the north and the one to the east and if there was a pass between the two. According to them there was one just below the summit of Mt. Lyell (13114) but it required crampons and rope, so that was a no go for me. The next question was if there was a pass from the northern basin to the Florence Lake (10555) area, between Mt. Florence (12561) and Mt. Maclure (12900) and then another pass from there into the tarns (10782) above Bernice Lake (10206). They were unsure about that but Reeve said there was not. My final question was if there was a pass between the Bernice tarns and Ireland Lake (10735). Sarah told me that there was an easy pass there that she had been over last week and that there was another restoration crew up there now.
Later that after noon as the shadows grew longer we all sat around the fire pit eating our dinners.
Reeve then exclaimed, “This is a really well constructed fire pit, it even has a large flat rock to set pots and pans on. Whoever built it did a really good job.”
“I know,” I added, “I'd love to get a fire going, but when I got my permit back in Lone Pine I was told no fires in the back country.”
“You can have fires here.” Answered Sarah.
“We can?” I asked.
“We're below 10000 ft, right?” she asked.
“Yeah.” Said Reeve. “So go for it.”
“Alright, but if a ranger comes by I'm saying it was your idea.” I said jokingly.
“I am a ranger.” said Reeve.
“Oh, then in that case we're having a fire.” I said happily.
I gathered some twigs and reached into my pack for some unused toilet paper. I arranged them in the fire pit, then I pulled my flint stick out of my pocket and sparked it onto the t-p until it lit. As the flames began to consume the twigs I put some bigger ones on. I kept the fire small since there wasn't much burnable wood here, only the little twigs that littered the campsite. It wasn't long after I got the fire lit that a light rain began to fall and each drop that landed in the fire sizzled loudly.
I could see through the trees that the sun was now shining through a gap between the clouds and horizon, and was now painting the treeline on the far side of the meadow with light, so I grabbed my camera and headed over to the riverbank to snap some photos. The light rain rippled the surface of the river and added an interesting texture to the photos. After getting these I headed back to the warmth of the fire.
Here is the original photo that Ansel Adams took in this general area
shop.anseladams.com/v/vspfiles/photos/5010119-u-2.jpg
notice the same peak in the distance, I didn’t get the exact location but it is the same river and mountains
A secret spot on towards Port Renfrew. Another tide-charts and climbing gear took us to this spectacular spot! The best part... our footprints will always be gone with the next high tide.
This is also a great spot to test your skills with challenging light! I need to go back in slightly more optimal conditions, I managed to mitigate artifacts to an extent, but they still exist in this photograph.
Deep in the forests of Lakmos mountain, a crystal-clear emerald pool lies untouched, fed by a delicate waterfall that whispers through the rocks. The smooth stone formations surrounding it tell the story of time, shaped by nature’s gentle yet persistent hand. Capturing this scene moments before sunset, I wanted to showcase the untouched beauty of this secret haven, a place where the wilderness thrives undisturbed.
The weather is warm in Taipei and I am not get used to that. Miss the nice and cool feeling the in the green valley I visited last Sunday. This valley is coved by a kind of moss - Common haircap moss. Very beautiful greens.
有點不習慣最近的高溫，變得懶惰衝景，好想念上週日造訪的七星池。
七星池是個峽谷，陽光不易照進去，很是涼爽舒適。
無水時，地面上鋪著一種苔蘚「土馬鬃」，滿眼的綠，真是消暑，讓人想一去再去的世外桃源！
PS. 標題出自宋代，鄭玠的「葛仙行祠」。
~七星池, 陽明山國家公園, 台北市
Lake Chishin, Yanmingshan National Park, Taipei, Taiwan
- ISO 100, F22, 0.8 sec,16 mm
- Canon 5D Mark III with EF 16-35mm f/2.8 L Lens + CPL
- Shot @ 2.46pm
- Visibility 10km / Humidity 78% @ 3.00pm
Hasselblad 500c/m
Kodak Ektar 100iso
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