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Alum Cove psuedo slot canyon

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Posted by Karla Hall on May 27, 2009 at 8:30 AM
Alum Cove psuedo slot canyon
I don't know that a person could technically call this a slot canyon, as it appears that it was created by a section of the cliff falling away from the main cliff many moons ago. That said, it has definitely been well worn by water at some point in it's life, creating a fascinating little canyon. As my husband had said in a previous post, it was not an easy feat to get to this point in the trail. MAJOR ICE DAMAGE! It was fun though. We moved a few limbs to shoot this and I was standing at the edge of a 4ft deep hole and root ball.
Tech info Nikon D200, 10.5 fisheye, 1/8 second, f18
Posted by Rod Kissinger on May 27, 2009 at 12:23 PM
Great shot Karla. The distortion from the lense is not too evident.

Rod
Posted by Daniel Loomis on May 27, 2009 at 12:23 PM
Call it a perforated slot canyon then! What a cool formation. The power of H20 and time! Thanks for taking us there with your fine image.
Posted by David Hatfield on May 27, 2009 at 2:47 PM
Fascinating shot, Karla! In fact, all of your and Mike's recent contributions have been great. Looks like the two of you are putting in lots of miles and hours out in the field. Considering all the time you two have been out trekking, I can't believe I saw you at the wedding Saturday! :smile:

Bro. Dave
Posted by Wayne Rhodus on May 27, 2009 at 2:49 PM
An interesting and unique looking setting Karla. I find the openings at right of particular interest. Thanks for sharing! :smile:
Posted by Karla Hall on May 28, 2009 at 8:39 AM
Rod, I used Fish Eye Hemi to straighten out edges a bit. Daniel....Love the perforated slot canyon explanation! Wayne, attached is a picture of one of the "window openings" to the right..gives it a little scale for reference. Bro Dave, We are just a couple of middle-aged trekking junkies that wonder why we didn't do this more when we were younger..Answer:Kids!
Thanks for all the kind comments :smile: