The Hidden Icy Blue Vortex

The sound was deafening in this little canyon a few miles off the main road. I had no idea what to expect before finding this place and was getting worried as soon as I heard the roar of the glacial water. The crashing came in alarming waves just before I started moving my way down into the canyon.

...and then there was the matter of finding a pretty position that showed all the layers and actions of the canyon... and then there was the matter of selecting the right songs for my ipod during the shot to help me figure things out... and then the matter of wondering why I am describing the seemingly OCD analysis.

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Daniel Familia Photography says:

beau contrast!
Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )

p.m.w says:

very nice
Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )

Extra Medium says:

It probably sounded even better than this. I'd be the kind of guy who'd want to see how pure that water tasted. You?
Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )

Stuck in Customs says:

haha... yes I wanted a taste... but, believe me... there was no easy way to get a little sip!
Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )

elleren (aka: nellring) says:

This is awesome Trey, you find some magical spots in your travels!
Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )

aflores0808 says:

Beautiful waterfall shot.
Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )

castevens12 says:

Trey, I cannot BELIEVE that it is only a 4/5 second exposure. For shutter speed that "short" it seems as though the water shouldn't be moving that far. Must have been a fast stream! Unless that's just the effect of the 5 photos spliced together making it seem like a longer shutter?

I went to the courthouse in Boston to the spot where you took a picture two months ago and captured an HDR from a similar spot with imposing cloudcover:

Downtown Boston from the Courthouse *E#116 by castevens12

Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )

camden olive says:

beautiful!
I love the look of the water.
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susan_r4 says:

oh wow! Beautiful shot....you must have found the right song!
Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )

whirschi says:

Fantastic exposure.
Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )

p.m.w says:

did you find the right song?
Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )

Stuck in Customs says:

hehe yes I did... something from Bel Canto if I recall!
Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )

p.m.w says:

hahahaha silly!
Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )

Riccardo Trianni says:

yeah....great shot
Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )

the-earth-colors says:

awesome
Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )

chefglen says:

Stunning!
Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )

Faizal (...at the precipice, we change...) says:

Hahaha! Great shot, funny commentary! Good image with a good story is the best!
Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )

paul (dex) says:

fantastic shot ! very beautiful treatment and composition !
Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )

paul (dex) says:

Hi, I'm an admin for a group called Best of Flickr (admin invited), and we'd love to have this added to the group!
Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )

Dead Air says:

Amazing!
Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )

Rob Orthen says:

Definately pretty cool! The water looks cold and fresh, but I believe you had a difficult time to get a taste if you wanted... Great HDR!

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-Bandw- says:

Gorgeous effect

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blurredfoto / Aron says:

great exposure. the tonemapping is great.
Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )

.hugo says:

as always... fantastic! you always mention that you listen to your ipod when taking photos... perhaps you could share with us what you listened to when you take the photos you display here? i think it would really add to the atmosphere of the photos.. i'm quite curious!
Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )

jeff-e says:

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Humandecoy says:

Am a huge fan of your work, but here I think the hdr treatment has not added to the overall quality of the image. I think I would have prefered to see actual water in the waterfall rather than the blur. Hope you can appreciate this positive criticism.

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Eduardo Dias Gontijo says:

You are really a great artist in photography! Wonderful, as everything you do!
Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )

Eye on World says:

This is magic !!!
Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )

annfrau says:

amazing!!

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Kris Kros says:

another great image, trey
Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )

clyde essex says:

amazing again...may I just say I could not stop reading your tutorials today about HDR, I think I have found some new inspiration. Thanks once again. BTW if you get a chance please let me know what you think of my first HDR attempt (single RAW Nikon image - QE2 & Sydney Hanrbour)
Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )

Renato Moura says:

Beautiful work!
Congratulations!
Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )

marcobarone76 says:

fantastic colours!
Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )

uncle_rich0101 says:

I saw this beautiful photo on Explore ! 11-15-08

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Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )

ThePres6 says:

Beautiful capture and framing here my friend!!
Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )

Inscrutable says:

Very nice capture and great angle!
Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )

Kay N says:

I love how the HDR brought out the colors in the rocks and all the detail there. The water just seems a little blown out to me. :)
Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )

ATSICHLAS (Really busy) says:

Really beautiful shot, i like the use of slow speed.
Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )

cliffcphoto says:

awesome shot! love the colors
Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )

Lord Malikai (needs more Flickr time to catch up) says:

Another wonderful shot!
Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )

Jeff Engelhardt says:

beautiful - and looks like the idyllic place to swim . . . if not for the threat of being bashed against the rocks and all . .
Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )

☣ cUKι says:

Lovely shot! BTW, that gives me a cool idea I can't wait to try out... thanks!
Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )

CreamySweetie ♥ ♥ says:

Beautiful as always~~~^_______^
Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )

spiritmind says:

Love the colors! beautiful...
Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )

new found hero * says:

not bad at all
Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )

sadhuism says:

My god!!!!
Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )

astanse♥(Angela) says:

Hi, I'm an admin for a group called My Photographic Memory---****NEW CONTEST****, and we'd love to have this added to the group!

Beautiful!!
Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )

soberatstime.com says:

Bonito lugar, y muy bien resuelto, me gusta mucho
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walla2chick says:

This is St. Mary Falls--I'm so excited that I recognized it. Isn't it amazing? If you traveled up further you'd find great rapids and eventually Virginia Falls (and an actual tolilet).

Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )

asleepathewheel says:

gorgeous
Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )

kiirsti says:

Wow, amazing shot! So beautiful!!!
Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )

petrofsky77 says:

All I can say is ... WOW! I am sooo speechless ...
Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )

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