Posted by Bill Dark on September 14, 2008 at 9:52 PM
The temperatures really cooled off today, as a cold front pushed through the area, along with Ike. Tea Kettle was up again, and though I was a little late in getting there, the flow was still quite nice. This shot was taken about 4:00 this afternoon - I can only imagine what it must have looked like this morning. It's probably a good thing I was late, as I'm sure the water would have been to high to cross.
It was a pleasant surprise to see this hard maple already turning, but some of the color may have been stress-related since it is rooted in the creek bed and there has been so much water this summer.
Posted by Randy Wilson on September 14, 2008 at 10:16 PM
Unique take on the subject. The sunlight works for you here, back lighting those maple leaves and making streaks in the lower part of the falls.
Another problem you might have had earlier is wind, but it looks like it had calmed down enough by the time you were taking this shot. Now if we could only keep getting this kind of rain now and then without it having to come from a hurricane. Gustav and Ike were pretty nice to us here in Arkansas, but not so nice to Texas and Louisiana.
Posted by Wayne Rhodus on September 14, 2008 at 10:37 PM
Great control of the light Bill. It's always nice to catch the seasons in transition and even though it may be early by the calendar, you still get that feeling of transition with this image. Love the earth tones in the fg too!
Posted by Tom Kennon on September 14, 2008 at 11:04 PM
Great shot Bill, I really like this angle. I have also noticed trees starting to show some signs of fall in the Fort Smith area. Maybe fall will be early this year?
Posted by John Moore on September 15, 2008 at 3:14 AM
Wonderful portrait of Tea Kettle in conditions where other photographers might have just given up or not even tried. The splashes of sunlight in the foreground are a nice touch too.
Posted by Brad Mangas on September 15, 2008 at 2:16 PM
Great job Bill. I've seen this place before earlier in the year from you I believe. The turning of the colors are great, I really like this.
Posted by Daniel Loomis on September 15, 2008 at 5:14 PM
Excellent Rule of Thirds composition.
Posted by Darren Huski on September 16, 2008 at 7:12 PM
Nice light and color. I am ready for fall too, so nice to see a pek of it.
Discussion
7 repliesIt was a pleasant surprise to see this hard maple already turning, but some of the color may have been stress-related since it is rooted in the creek bed and there has been so much water this summer.
Another problem you might have had earlier is wind, but it looks like it had calmed down enough by the time you were taking this shot. Now if we could only keep getting this kind of rain now and then without it having to come from a hurricane. Gustav and Ike were pretty nice to us here in Arkansas, but not so nice to Texas and Louisiana.