Vincent Schnabl: Radiant Rapids
This is one of my favorite spots to visit close to where I live. Clear, blue, water cascades over the cliffs in this canyon. The waterfall looks small in the distance, but it is about sixty feet tall. It is a hidden gem, tucked away in the forest, that never gets too busy.
Sometimes I like to come here just to get away and think. I will hike along the river and scramble up above the waterfall. Taking in the sounds of nature and watching the water swirl and tumble over the edge. I have come here many times, in every season. However, the day I came to take this shot, was perfect.
In the spring the water is far too powerful to get this close to the river. In the fall the flow is not strong enough and in the winter it totally freezes over. On this summer day, the conditions were just right. The morning sun was hitting the trees and cliffs surrounding the waterfall. The mist was rising into the light, creating spectacular rays shining through to the rocks below. The river was just low enough to allow me to jump to a boulder in the middle. Allowing me to line up the composition flawlessly. There was even a raven, peacefully watching my every move, perched in a nearby tree.
This piece reminds me to stay mindful and meditate often. We get so caught up in the grind of life that it is easy to forget to slow things down from time to time. Meditation can be a wonderful way to find clarity amongst the chaos.
This image was photographed by Vincent Schnabl.
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