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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.

***The wildflowers are here! I saw several species of ephemerals blooming. I bet you guys were wondering if you would see another digital shot eh? :)

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Camera: Canon EOS 5D Mark II
Exposure: 0.3 sec at f/16, ISO 50
Lens: Zeiss Distagon T* 2.8/21 ZE

Wild Columbine, also known as Red Columbine generally grows on steep rocky slopes. It blooms from March to July. It is prized by bees and humming birds for its nectar.

A film image taken in July of 2000 at the North Carolina Arboretum. If you haven't been there it's a beautiful place.

Taken on Fuji Velvia 50.

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

A shot of Birch Creek on the access trail to the Conasauga River Trail from the southeastern trailhead at Betty Gap. Birch Creek is a small tributary of the river and reaches the river approximately 1/3 mile from this location.

The Conasauga River Trail runs over 13 miles through the Cohutta Mountains. It crosses the river numerous times along its length (over 30) and it can be quite challenging to ford the river depending on water levels.

This area is home to the largest Eastern Hemlock in Georgia, as well as the largest Blackgum Tree, both over 10 feet in circumference.

The sign at the trailhead welcomes you to bear country.

I almost titled this image "Coffee Time on Birch Creek" because that is what I was doing as I waited for the light to come this particular morning. I had my tripod set up in the middle of the stream while I sat on a big rock with a cup of coffee in hand :)

Looking back, I wish I had spent more time (and film) at this spot, it was almost like a rainforest. Constantly dripping water and lush vegetation. Taken on Fuji Velvia 50.

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Camera: EOS 3
Exposure: unknown, ISO 50
Lens: EF 24mm f1.4L

A night time skyline image of Louisville, KY from the other side of the Ohio River. Image was taken in The Falls of the Ohio State Park.

The Louisville skyline viewed across the Ohio River is one of the prettiest I have seen in reality. The river provides an excellent platform for reflections, being plenty wide enough to capture a full set of reflection.

Taken on Fuji Velvia 50.

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Camera: EOS 3
Exposure: unknown, ISO 50
Lens: EF35-80mm f4-5.6

Wai'anapanapa State Park is located on the Hawaiian Island of Maui, in the town of Hana. It covers over 120 acres and has many natural features to investigate, all surrounded by lush green vegetation. The sand is formed from volcanic rock and is black in color. Among the many features to be found here are sea stacks, blowholes, a natural arch, and caves.

Another shot taken with the old Rebel on Fuji Velvia. I remember visiting this place and thinking, so THIS is what Hawaii is like. At the time it seemed every directin I looked was another post card I had seen at another time. The lush colors, especially contrasted against the black volcanic rock is and was astounding. If you look closely at this shot, you can just see two people sun bathing on the black sand on the left edge of the frame.

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TECHNICAL INFORMATION
Camera: EOS Rebel
Exposure: unknown, ISO 50
Lens: EF35-80mm f4-5.6