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| Trout Creek in the Rain |
I'm breaking with my usual protocol today to post before and after images from hikes along the Pacific Crest Trail in Gifford Pinchot. The first was taken during a steady rain, and I ended up cutting the hike short because I was waterlogged and my camera rain cover was all fogged up. I wanted to return as soon as possible, because the fall
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| Trout Creek After the Rain |
color was at its peak and extra vibrant this year, but we had heavy rains and gusty wind for several more days. I came back once the weather cleared, and photographed the same location, and
I'm including that 'after the rain' image because the comparison is
interesting I think. The second image was taken with a different lens,
so zoomed in a bit. Only the two largest mossy boulders are visible in
the swollen creek. The Y-shaped tree above broke off, probably struck by
that large trunk now lying along the bank. And of course, notably less
colorful, especially the reds. Just a few days later, and a completely different scene!
4 comments:
Interesting comparison shots. In this instance the forces of nature have not succeeded in improving the scene, though it will all recover given time.
Amazing the difference a few days (and a lot of wind) makes.
Both beautiful shots! I like the more vibrant colors in the first photo.
Really beautiful captures!
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