An Oklahoma "Rusty"
After a heavy rain, we frequently get to see what is called a “Rusty”. The red rust colored water is from the red clay soil that makes up most of this surrounding area. This was shot from my back deck in Arcadia, Oklahoma

Technical Details:
Nikon D2X
Nikkor AF-S 17-50MM F/2.8
Focal Length17mm
Exposure Mode; Program Auto
Spot meter
1/5 sec at F/11
-1.0 EV
ISO 100
WB = Auto
I used the -1.0 EV to under expose it a bit.
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zandria
Beautiful…colors are amazing.
Dennis Jones -...
Thanks… we really enjoy the waterfalls when they happen.
Glenn Alderson
That is stunning!! well done
Dennis Jones -...
Thanks Glen… looks like we might get a bit of rain tomorrow…maybe enough to shoot another one of these…
Jan Piller
Wow….. this is real?? Myabe this is what happened during the plague when the “rivers ran with blood”?? What an awesome capture!!
Dennis Jones -...
Thanks Jan… actually, it’s partial manmade due to the new home that was built at the head waters of this runoff.
jesika
This is a really wonderful image
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Dennis Jones -...
Thanks for stopping by jesika
curlyred
Beautiful!
Dennis Jones -...
Thanks curlyred
KathyT
Wow, you have a great view from your deck! That’s an amazing site with the red water!
chriso
Great colour in the water. Fantastic scene.
mateusz
great photo..
Christina Vasi...
thats your view??? wowwww!! that is an awesome sight to get to see!!!
Linda Syms
Great capture love the colours
AnGeLLe
This is an amazing shot.
Joyce Dickens,...
Incredibly beautiful image; perfect shutter speed…..love it!
teewolf1
wow just beautiful!!!
Robert Mullner
How strange, but brilliant…great shot indeed…
Leslie Battjes
Woohoo! You did it! :) good choice
Daniel J. McCa...
Quite a view from your deck. Outstanding colors. Terrific shot!!
Roddy Atkinson
Very weird looking, excellent capture!
Dennis Jones -... replied
Roddy..the first time we saw this one, we freaked out… Didn’t realize we’d have a waterfall when it rains hard… We really like i… thanks for stopping by
Harlan Mayor
Very nice, great colors!
Dennis Jones -... replied
Thanks for stopping by Harlan
Ani Corless
whoah, cool
Dennis Jones -... replied
Now that was a unique comment…thanks!
LaurenTaylor ...
stunning photo, great work, nothin like oklahoma red clay! ;-)
Dennis Jones -... replied
Thanks Lauren…awefully hard to get the red out of your white socks tho…....
;O)
John Wright
I like this one even better! Best of these so far in far. Amazing colors, and great composition. Good lighting and exposure control. Nothing unusual for you.
Dennis Jones -... replied
Thanks John…
John Wright
Wow, I wonder how I typed that…
Charlene Aycoc...
Just amazing, Love that red clay, its in so many states
Rosina Lamberti
Beautiful motion,colors are amazing.
leannasreflect...
I have never seen anything like this. The color and the motion are outstanding. :O)
Dennis Jones -... replied
Awesome to see the differences during each rain… sometimes not this red.. The house at the top of the hill lawn is in so the red will come down some… Good to see you on here…
nancie
wow wow wow~~~~~
Dennis Jones -... replied
Thanks for stopping by my little part of the world…
deb cole
This caught my eye “faster than a New York minute”. Amazing contrast to the normal waterfall.
Does it run clear most of the time?
Cassie Gannon
This is an eye catcher. I love the colours. Beautifully captured.
Patricia Montg...
Wow, nature can be amazing! Great capture – love the smooth waterfall.
Melissa Hintz
Such a beautiful photo! Wonderful composition, I love the effect of the shutter speed!
Dennis Jones -... replied
Thanks Melissa… We need another good rain ‘bout now..be nice to see this again.
Scott Denny
This is way too cool. I could not help but have this remind me when God used Moses and turned the rivers to blood. Great color tones and detail.
Sharon Perrett
Stunning image, beautifully presented.
Magee
Outstanding!!
Ellen
Really very beautiful!
karen Bradshaw
Amazing !!!!!!!!!
Dennis Jones -... replied
We need the rain…hope to see one of these in the next few days… Thanks for stopping by…
Cory Frantz
love the detail and color!! awesome, another favorite
Dennis Jones -... replied
Thanks Cory
Magee
That’s positively awesome Dennis!! Not your everyday sighting. I’m so happy you shared it. Straight to fav’s for me.
Angi Baker
So beautiful
flyfish70
Very cool shot, the color adds a nice touch!
Stuart Chapman
This almost looks unreal. Love the red it makes for a fantastic shot.
CarolM
The slow shutter speed really makes this an awesome shot. Fabulous color and great composition. Excellent.
Dennis Jones -... replied
Thank you… we could use a good gully washer now…
Thanks for stopping by
Sharon Mau
A brilliant image with wonderful DOF, it is very beautiful!
Stzar
oh dear ~ i saved this to my favourites a few days ago and got so excited i forgot to leave you a comment !! lol I love this beautiful work !! what a fantastic view you have from your back deck WOW
Dennis Jones -... replied
Thanks Karon… Really a neat sight when it’s rollin’ like this…thanks for stopping by
Gili Orr
WOW!!!!!!!!!!!!
CraigsMom
Wow. Everything about this is great, the rocks, the colors, just everything!
Craig Forhan
Nice to have this right in your backyard. The colors are great almost looks like V8 juice.
Debbie Stobbart
Very neat and unusual. I like how you’ve photographed it.
Robert Berry
This is a great shot and seems to be drawing a lot of attention. Very nicely done!
Heather Nel
freaky stuff ….really great image
lareejc
oh wow … this is your view from your back deck? my gosh – I’ll bet you get some fantastic shots of this beautiful scene – even without the orange water flowing…I love this :)
Gail Bridger
Very freaky,,,but very cool! Fav!!!
Lois Bryan
Spectacular … I love the rusty – colored water … but more than that is your excellent detail … technically breathtaking image!!!!!!! Thanks for including your camera details!!!
jaymeb21
omg that is such an awesome picture. beautiful colors.
Dawne Olson
This is intense! TErrific, unusual color! I’ve never ever seen water that color. Sensational.
Stzar
Dennis Jones -... replied
:O)
danapace
Gorgeous shot – the colours are amazingly vivid
Evita
Beautiful capture!!Congratulations on your feature!! :D
Dennis Jones -... replied
Thank you Evita and thanks for stopping by.
Heather Rivet...
wow
Heloisa Castro
great image
bill oneil
bloody hell mate….fantastic
Dennis Jones -... replied
Thank you sir… have a great weekend
AndyGii
These colours are amazing. I presume it is mud
Dennis Jones -... replied
Good ol’ Oklahoma red clay….
AndyGii
Looks the same colour as the Australian outback
Steve Buffington
Very unusual indeed. Not exactly mountain fresh, but the colors are great.
Elizabeth Burton
Beautiful shot :) That clay will stain your clothes though…lol
Dennis Jones -... replied
White socks don’t stay white long…...
PeriRainPhotog
WOW beautiful shot.
ryenart
Fantastic capture, Dennis!
Macky
Congrats on your first place Dennis!!
Sherry Osborn
yOU can see this from the back deck of your house? Damn! Where do you live?
Dennis Jones -... replied
NE of Oklahoma City… Sure could use a good gully washer right about now…been too dry…
Thanks for stopping by..
Rebecca Bryson
Wow!!! That looks so cool! Nice capture….oh and you were featured in stream crossings…wayyyyyyyyyyyy to go on that too congrats!
Larry Trupp
Totally awesome work
bevanimage
What extraordinary colour, Dennis – a brilliant capture, and congrats on your feature.
Mark Heller
Gorgeous shot, Dennis. Beautiful color!
Rachel Stickney
Wow, this is so wild! Never seen anything like it! Congrats on your feature!
Larissa White...
Beautiful capture & a well deserved shot for a feature!
icesrun
If this is shot from your back deck, I want to move to Okla!! It is fantastic!!
stephaniek
Fabulous photo!!!!!
Judy Grant
Wow Dennis this a beautiful capture !
lizalady
Fantastic color and landscape.
Joe Powell
Awesome capture…!!! Very well composed, brilliant colours, very well framed.
heeb
Beautiful photo, color and capture; you turned red clay into something more beautiful!
H M Bascom
Beautiful photograph!
Adam Bykowski
The most unique waterfall I have ever seen. Awesome. Just totally awesome.
PhotosByG
Hi Dennis. Style, Class, Elegance, Excellence are looking for photos of this quality and calibre if you are interested in submitting this photo and any other photos you may have of the same quality, (that fall within the guidelines).
Cheers, Graham.
LumenLux
We too have many dramatic flows of red-brown water. But this photo of yours is an amazing composition that showcases the beauty of such sudden flows. Great!
Dennis Jones -... replied
Thanks for the kind words.. You havea good lookin’ ‘folio too.
Charlene Aycoc...
AWESOME AWESOME
PhotosByG
Congratulations! Your photo has been featured in “Style! Class! Elegance! Excellence!”
This photo was chosen because it was of a very high quality and it captured exactly the sort of work we are looking for in this group.
Please keep up the great work and we hope you continue to add more of your excellent photographs to our group.
Dennis Jones -... replied
And I appreciate the feature…
:O)
Teresa Zieba
Absolutely amazing image. Instant fave.
Dennis Jones -... replied
Thanks…It’s always amazing to me how many comments I get on this…
RavenSoul
I saw that red water and knew it had to be home lol Excellent shot!
Carol Barona
Oh my, this is fabulous! Wonderful capture!
carlosramos
stunning Image !!! WOWWWWWWW !
Anji Johnston
WoW ~ EPIC!!
Barbara Brown
A great capture. Wild color!!
chriso
Great colour contrast between the water and the rocks. A great shot.
Rosy Kueng
Congratulations on placing the Top 10!!!!!!!!!
Marilyn Baldey
So georgous, love it.
Joyce Dickens,...
Outstanding image Dennis; this is so beautiful and such a lovely view from your back deck; thank you for the visit and gracious comments! JD
Sandy Stewart
Very nicely captured! Lovely colors, contrasts and water movement! : )
johnnyjag
You are so lucky to have a view like that!
Andrew Murrell
STUNNING!!
RickF
Great capture!