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Power of the Spirit
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Power of the Spirit

by Sairam Sundaresan

Gallery: LandscapePosted April 27, 2017170 views5 comments
My first visit to Spirit falls was quite eventful. On reaching the "trailhead" I saw that it was littered with "No trespassing" signs and "24/7 Surveillance Cameras". Crestfallen, I returned to my hotel. On further research, I found out that exists a "legal" trail to the falls, so I returned with a hope of capturing this beautiful waterfalls. The trail was really really steep and I soon realized how "interesting" the hike back to the car would be. But it was all worth it once I saw the waterfall. The water levels were so high! Mist was flying onto my face and the aquamarine water raged across making the river look menacing. I got the usual images and then tried to find a different vantage for showing the force of the water and this is what I came up with. 

Appreciate any thoughts you have on this one.

Comments

5 comments
Comment posted by Aaron Feinberg on April 27, 2017 at 2:15 AM
Definitely a lot of water!  That color though...damn.  Nice work

aF
Registered on October 26, 2009, 399 Posts, 2789 Comments
Comment posted by Jim Zablotny on April 27, 2017 at 7:30 PM
Hi Sairam,

What makes this image is the angle where the falling water meets the surface of the river.  Colors are awesome and I also like the river flowing into the top RH cornerdevil.........................Jim
Registered on January 17, 2004, 705 Posts, 3594 Comments
Comment posted by Lon Overacker on April 30, 2017 at 1:31 PM
Great job fitting all this power in to one frame!  Love the colors.  No nits or suggestions, this is wonderful.

Lon
Registered on November 24, 2006, 521 Posts, 19147 Comments
Comment posted by Daniel Rappaport on May 1, 2017 at 12:09 PM
You've for sure captured the force of these falls. Well composed image.   Would love to get up the gumption to visit Spirit Falls myself!
Registered on September 9, 2009, 294 Posts, 2006 Comments
Comment posted by John Williams on May 7, 2017 at 11:32 PM
Such beautiful colors Sairam! I did drive here once, but the "No Trespassing" signs intimidated me into not trying to head down; glad to know there is a legal access.
Registered on September 6, 2007, 221 Posts, 5985 Comments