Upper Dog Creek Falls, Study 1

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On Memorial Day, I planned to make my annual pilgrimage to the wildflowers in the Dog Mountain summit meadows, but the weather was not favorable. Instead, I went to nearby Dog Creek and explored a little-known waterfall. Dog Creek Falls is easily reached and moderately photogenic, but the real beauty is slightly upstream.

Unfortunately, it requires a lot of physical effort to visit. First, you have to scale the rock face next to Dog Creek Falls -- it can be done without climbing equipment, but it is not for everyone. Then you have to cross the creek, and there is no way to avoid getting wet. Finally, you have to climb up a loose rock slope. The distance is relatively short, but the degree of exertion is quite high. I hope that you enjoy it, because I really had to work for this one.

(Technical details: Nikon D90, Manfrotto 190CXPRO3 tripod, Tokina AT-X 116 lens, B+W Circular Polarizer, f/22, 1/1.6 seconds.)

NOTE: When displayed at its default size, the photo may appear a bit "soft". Full View is highly recommended for better appreciation of detail.

Here is Study 2 with a slightly different ocmposition:



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