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Columbus Basin Falls

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Posted by John Mumaw on July 13, 2008 at 12:12 AM
Columbus Basin Falls
Just a mile from Kennebec Pass at the head of La Plata Canyon west of Durango, this waterfall lies hidden in the forest about a hundred yards off of a rough road leading into Columbus Basin.

Canon 40D w/Sigma 10-20 lens @ 10mm
5 sec. @ f20 ISO 100
ND 8x filter
Posted by Bill Pelzmann on July 13, 2008 at 1:47 AM
Wonderful image, John. I love the wide angle perspective and the foreground you were able to include. You sure had to work hard to get that 5 sec exposure! ISO 100, 8xND and f/20 !!! I certainly like the effect. :toast:

How are the wildflowers doing on the pass? I hope to be there by the end of the month.
Posted by Todd Caudle on July 13, 2008 at 2:18 AM
This is stellar, John, and so perfectly composed. Was this recent?
Posted by Kalin Wilson on July 13, 2008 at 3:41 AM
Great image! Nice use of the ND. I agree about the comp.
Posted by John Mumaw on July 13, 2008 at 9:58 AM
Thanks for the kind words.
Yeah, it was taken yesterday afternoon, Todd.

I didn't make it up to Kennebec Pass itself, Bill.
However, the wildflowers are widespread up to within a mile of the pass where this was taken.

Thanks again, folks!
Posted by Bryan Pezman on July 13, 2008 at 12:53 PM
Love that shot John, and very impressive that you got the columbine and foreground flowers to hold still for that 4 second exposure! Lord knows I'm never that lucky keeping the wind off of flowers long enough to do that. Great stuff! :toast:
Posted by Paul Wegemann on July 13, 2008 at 1:07 PM
Very nice! I really like that old log too.
Posted by Harold Ankney on July 13, 2008 at 1:43 PM
Sweet shot, John. I really like the comp and the results of the slow shutter.

Harold
Posted by Jamie Botdorf on July 13, 2008 at 10:04 PM
Very nice! What a great "Colorado sampler" with the waterfall and wildflowers.
Posted by Laurie Wendt on July 13, 2008 at 10:15 PM
John, What a gorgeous shot! What a great find! I can't wait to get up there and explore around.
Posted by Bob Dent on July 13, 2008 at 10:21 PM
Beautiful shot, John. That must have been challenging. As much as I like water, it's the foreground that I really like in this one.
Posted by Jeff Hackett on July 13, 2008 at 11:41 PM
Very nice John! The flowers add the touch of color needed to make the image pop.
Posted by John Mumaw on July 13, 2008 at 11:43 PM
Thanks again!
I'll gladly provide more detailed directions to this spot should anyone choose to venture down this way. There are lots of different compositions availble here.
Posted by Jack Brauer on July 14, 2008 at 12:13 PM
Beautiful!
Posted by Guy Schmickle on July 14, 2008 at 1:10 PM
Wonderful shot John. The wildflowers really add that extra special touch to this scene.
Posted by Rene Pirolt on July 14, 2008 at 1:38 PM
Great shot John! Excellent foreground. I am glad the flowers held still for you during the 5 second exposure.
Posted by Momo Vuyisich on July 15, 2008 at 1:10 AM
I kinda wish I could see more on the left side, but that's a minor nitpick. I really like the photo. Thanks for sharing. :smile: