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Mt. Haynes is one of the more prominent peaks along the Madison River in Yellowstone National Park. The mountain was named after Frank Jay Haynes, the first official photographer of the park. :)

There was very little light in the sky when I took this image. I increased the ISO by two stops and still had an exposure of over one minute. While the sky is nothing to get excited about, I do like the effect the very long exposure had on the water.

Hope everyone has a wonderful weekend!

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TECHNICAL INFORMATION
Camera: Canon EOS 5D Mark II
Exposure: 61.0 sec at f/13, ISO 200
Lens: EF50mm f/1.4 USM

This area of Yellowstone National Park is protected for the use of the Trumpeter Swan. According to the postings it is not legal to approach the water and there are posts and signs letting you know exactly where that is.

Pictured across the river is Mt. Haynes, although not the classic view of it. This is a view from the north side and somewhat west of the summit.

I tried this location on three different occasions trying to find a light that really complimented the scene. Compositions were limited due to not being able to move anywhere beyond the lines. The S curve created by the river is very scenic in this area and unless the wind is blowing it is completely calm.

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Camera: Canon EOS 5D Mark II
Exposure: 1/15 sec at f/16, ISO 50
Lens: Zeiss Distagon T* 2/35 ZE

Duckett Mill Park is one of the larger parks I have visited on Lake Lanier. It is located just north of the mid-point on the lake off Hwy. 53. It has several facilities for tourists including a beach, extensive campgrounds, playground, boat ramps, and picnic areas.

This is an image I took a while back at Ducket Mill. I've come back to it two or three times deciding whether I liked it or not. What keeps catching my attention is the rocks under the surface and watching them fade away into the depths.

Happy Thursday everyone!

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TECHNICAL INFORMATION
Camera: Canon EOS 5D Mark II
Exposure: 13.0 sec at f/16, ISO 50
Lens: Zeiss Distagon T* 2.8/21 ZE

The Dwarf Larkspur is a very showy wildflower with beautiful blooms. It blooms from early to late spring. While it has been used for medicinal uses, mainly to kill human parasites during the American Civil war, it is also toxic. The stem and seeds contain alkaloids which affect the nervous system and cause respiratory failure. Supposedly, only Locoweed kills more cattle than Larskspur.

I'm starting to feel the pull of wildflower season. I guess for once the timing is right as they're about to be blooming in earnest. This is an old Velvia film shot I took at a botanical garden called Reflection Riding outside Chattanooga, TN in April of 2000.

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Camera: EOS 3
Exposure: unknown, ISO 50
Lens: SP AF 90mm f2.8 macro

At 729 feet high, Amicalola Falls is the highest waterfall in Georgia. The area was originally inhabited by the Cherokee Indians and in that language the name means "tumbling waters". It was made a part of the 829 acre state park in 1911, although it was not developed until the 1950's. It is also considered one of the Seven Natural Wonders of Georgia.

It is a very popular scenic spot in Georgia and is often quite crowded. The falls themselves are accesible via a steep pathway from the base of the falls that also included many stair cases. You will be winded if you make the trip.

This image is the top section of Amicalola Falls. If you take a peek at my last upload of this waterfall, what you are seeing is the section above the walkway that is about 1/4 of the way down the frame from the top.

Hope everyone is doing well, I'll catch up with you soon I've been dealing with some family issues yet again. The office feels like a vacation right now :)

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TECHNICAL INFORMATION
Camera: Canon EOS 5D Mark II
Exposure: 1/10 sec at f/16, ISO 50
Lens: Zeiss Distagon T* 2.8/21 ZE