Posted by Bill Dark on October 22, 2012 at 10:56 AM
No autumn would be complete without a trip to Twin Falls. This is a shot from October 14th, after the area got a little over two inches of rain the night before. I waited around for several hours for a few clouds to roll in, while hoping for calm winds. I was surprised that I didn't see anyone the entire day.
Posted by Tom Kennon on October 22, 2012 at 10:59 AM
Bill you caught this just right! Even with the two inches of rain I am surprised to see that much water! Your effort paid off nicely!
Which way did you hike in?
Posted by Bill Dark on October 22, 2012 at 12:51 PM
Thanks, Tom. I had been watching the radar and water levels for several weeks, and noticed a small red/orange blob on the radar over the Richland Creek drainage somewhere around the 6th of October. It received quite a bit of rain that most places did not, and brought the level up 8 or 9 inches. It has been the ONLY large drainage that has had any water to speak of for awhile now.
I hiked in from the cemetery, and was impressed with the amount of color that early. Probably the best I have seen there in several years. On the downside, it seems to have gone quickly.
Posted by Wayne Rhodus on October 22, 2012 at 2:30 PM
This is beautiful Bill. I've not been to this place before but the flow does look really good for autumn. Thanks for sharing.
Posted by Tom Kennon on October 22, 2012 at 2:32 PM
Bill, you really did catch it just right! I checked the Richland Creek gauge and it peaked at just under 3 feet around 10am on Sunday morning October 14th. This is the highest reading on the creek since late March of this year. Hopefully we will not have to wait this long for more rain!
Posted by Jan Harrison on October 22, 2012 at 4:31 PM
At first I thought this was from a past autumn. You took a big chance with that long hike, but it sure paid off. Very pleasing to look at, and I admire your stamina!
Posted by Ken Bachman on October 22, 2012 at 6:34 PM
It looks loke you had great conditions and you took advantage of it. I've got to get there some time.
Beautiful image, Bill. I like the variety of color in this one.
Posted by Darren Huski on October 23, 2012 at 3:02 PM
Great shot and it sounds like a very good day to be in the field.
Posted by Bill Dark on October 24, 2012 at 11:22 AM
Thanks to all for your nice comments. Twin Falls is one of those special places where all you have to do is point your camera and shoot. Well, a few clouds always helps too...
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9 repliesWhich way did you hike in?
I hiked in from the cemetery, and was impressed with the amount of color that early. Probably the best I have seen there in several years. On the downside, it seems to have gone quickly.