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Gallery: Weekly ChallengePosted November 22, 2015208 views2 comments

Sony A700
Minolta 24-85 @ 35mm
ISO 400, 1/320 @ f8, CPL

Takakkaw Falls, Yoho NP
Looks like I'm late for the challenge ending yesterday but since I'm old and forgetful and not eligible for any prizes I thought I would post this anyway. One of the highlights of our Canadian trip in 2009 was Takakkaw Falls. I had never even heard of them until I read Darwin Wigget's Canadian Rockies guide book. Thanks to Darwin's expertise we showed up in the evening hoping to get some good light on these spectacular falls. I had scouted the area the night before but the light then was awful. I wanted to get into the stream near the falls so I had my waders and rain gear on. Crossing the bridge it looked like conditions were going to be good. I was not disappointed. All comments welcome. >=))>

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Comment posted by Mark Seaver on November 23, 2015 at 8:45 AM

Hi Bill, when I saw the thumb, I was thinking "last week's challenge", but I see you're well aware of that. I'm glad you posted this. This is quite an impressive falls with that step up at the top and the big blast of water jumping off the 2nd ledge. Your ss choice works very well here, letting the details in the falling water show nicely. I often carry "overshoes" so I can wade in up to my knees for viewpoints that that are a bit different than normal.

Registered on January 23, 2011, 1103 Posts, 17270 Comments

Comment posted by Dennis Plank on November 23, 2015 at 11:53 AM

Pretty spectacular, Bill. It's been years since I've been in that area and somehow I managed to miss these. If I ever get back, they're now on my agenda. Excellent image, as well. I like the line you gave the bridge. Makes a pretty good "rock outcrop" as well enlightened

Registered on January 28, 2008, 1767 Posts, 23192 Comments