Cascade Creek

I know this is not original but certainly not iconic, yet. But it was definitely inspired by both Charles Cramer and our Chris Chamberlain.

I was not planning on making a photo here, but last Friday I had the opportunity to drive up the Merced River Canyon under the guise of a wildflower report that the bloom along the canyon was good. To my disappointment there were not many flowers to speak of and so I just continued up. I did not plan on being in the Park or down in the Valley but heck anytime there is better than somewhere else.

Just after getting into the park I stopped at the Cataract Falls parking area and poked around a bit. The flow was pretty good and I started wondering where the water was coming from and realized is was from Cascade and Tamarack creeks from up above on Hwy 120. So I decided to go up and check it out.

This is first time I have ever photographed there. The crowds were there but no one thought of looking down or photographing down either. So at least for the short time I was there, I had a unique photo. I also found a way down to the creek and made another interesting phtoo which I will post next.

Your thoughts much appreciated.

Nikon D2x, Nikon 17-55mm f2.8 @ f22 1/5 sec ISO 100. (LF film version coming soon). Large version added for the detail in the water.

Sorry Harley, I tried to get the moon there but it would not cooperate...it said it did not like water.