Snowstorm at Great Falls
Great Falls park, Virginia side, during a strong snowstorm.
It was quite a challenge to get there that day. The usual road was blocked by a fallen tree and I had to backtrack and circle around a number of miles to find an open road. It took good tires, slow driving and four-wheel drive.
By the time I arrived, the snow was about 12 inches deep and still falling, though lighter. The only other people present when I arrived were the park rangers. A few hardy souls arrived by the time I’d made this image.
Canon 20D, Canon 70-200 f/2.8L…and most importantly… a sturdy tripod.
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Chris Snyder
Well worth the effort. Fantastic image!
John Wright replied
Thank you very much Chris.
Leslie Battjes
brrrrrr! That rushing water looks dangerous and mesmerizing all at once….what an amazing scene you’ve captured!
John Wright replied
Thank you Leslie. Yes, it is dangerous. Aside from the cold, the rapids do drown people who fall in, a few per year (those who don’t read the warning signs and can’t stay off the rocks).
Jan Piller
Wow – it’s really beautiful John! I almost fell in winter rapids once so I know the danger – you be careful!!
John Wright
Thanks Jan. I’m glad you didn’t fall. And no problem, I was standing behind a barrier, I could have slipped on snow but not fallen into the river.
Gary L. Suddath
awesome image and contrast between the dark rocks and trees to the whitewater and snow
John Wright replied
Thank you Gary.
NewDawnPhoto
Damn.
(Jealous!)
John Wright replied
;-) I was just lucky to have the snowfall Anthony.
Tibby Steedly
Wow!!! Awesome image and well worth the trek through the snow and fallen trees!! Gorgeous!
John Wright replied
Thank you Tibby.
NewDawnPhoto
Luck doesn’t capture anything that well my friend. : )
John Wright replied
Well thanks.
Ellen
Very beautiful image John!
John Wright replied
Thank you Ellen.
KcranmerArt
Thank Goodness for 4X4 eh? I must say it was well worth it…even through the obstacle…to get an image like this…that is exactly what I would have said!!!
John Wright replied
Thank you Kellie. Gotta love the Xterra and BFG All-Terrains.
Roisin Markham
Really like this composition. Great shot.
Your background information really adds to it also.
John Wright replied
Thank you Roisin.
Nikki Mulkern
Wonderful image, the water looks amazing and very cold,lol. Excellent composition as well!
John Wright replied
Thank you very much Nikki!
Mar Silva
Hardy souls indeed! Well worth it!
John Wright replied
Thank you Mar.
Tibby Steedly
Gorgeous and stunning shot!! And sooo cold!
John Wright replied
Thank you very much Tibby!
MountainHawk
Really love that tree. Its like that long limb is reaching for a drink of water. Nice close up image to go with your other one. Great job again!
John Wright replied
Thank you MountainHawk!
gerfoy3
Wonderful lines through the water and the tree works really well in the foreground
John Wright replied
Thank you very much Ger, good to see you here.
kathy s gillen...
great capture
John Wright replied
Thank you Kathy.