I thought I would post a shot from earlier this spring from the Mulberry. I sure envied all the paddlers as they drifted down the river, and wished I was on the river too.
That's a great lookout point along the highway and I'm glad they put the parking in - just wish they would keep the trees cut out so that you would not have to scramble down the hill for a clear view!
Tim, you were supposed to say how dangerous and difficult this place is to get to. I wouldn't want folks to start thinking I'm becoming some kinda drive-by shooter or anything.
Hey man, the last time I was there it WAS dangerous and difficult to get to - at least the viewpoint down below that is down the trail and just above the little bluff, but I also found it too grown up for a clear view of the river like we used to have. I'm glad you reminded me of this scene - that last visit was in October and the trees were pretty nice and I must have skipped over those photos during my edit - I need to go back and have another look, although I think yours is much better, even in all green - of course, the boat really makes the shot...
OK, now that I think about it, I do remember it being pretty grown up down there. So steep and grown up I didn't want to risk ending up in the river. I won't say how long I had to wait for a yellow boat...
Great scene, Bill. It seems the lower the water gets, the greener the water gets. I think I have been at the vantage point and in this rapid many times. They built another overlook similar to this upstream just before you get to the new bridge over the Little Mulberry.
Beautiful shot Bill. I agree the paddler really makes the shot and the greens are perfect. I have shot here many times just never with that long of a lense.
Bill, this is easily the best photo I've ever seen from that location. The spring greens are just great, and I like how the river moves along the height of the photo.
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