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25-APR-2009

04/28/09 - Blackwater Falls

The falls at full spring flow. The brown in the water is not dirt/silt - that's the color of the water (and why the river is named Blackwater) caused by vegetation decay (largely hemlock) which causes tannin deposits that turn the water coffee/tea colored.
For a more sedate water flow in the fall see - http://www.pbase.com/ed_k/image/104418769
The winter flow is similar to spring - http://ed-k-photo.smugmug.com/gallery/6988948_kjHp8/1/470907430_j4PKF/Original - I like the perspective in this winter image best since it shows the flow from up river leading to the falls (& it's B&W which fits the winter mood).

Nikon D300
1/1600s f/4.0 at 12.0mm iso200 full exif

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Robert Ballard02-May-2009 17:32
It looks nice both ways, but I think I prefer the autumn look.
waterfalls man29-Apr-2009 02:52
Beautiful Shot V
Guest 28-Apr-2009 12:10
Ed is this Blackwater Falls in West Va? I have some Autumn shots with much less water. This one is fantastic!! BV