More Along the River

When I get the shutter speed about right, there are some nice abstract patterns of foamy swirls in the river. I liked the way the stump and ferns in the foreground worked with the opposite shore to create some depth in the image. The blurred swirl in the center is a nice focal point.



As you can see, the river is moving right along. We found several places with whole trees and lots of them, jumbled in a pile on an eyeot or along a bend in the river. There are large trees, some with significant roots still attached. The river you see can't move these big chunks of wood. There must be a time earlier in the spring or in the rainy(er) season when this river is raging in a scary fashion.

Without the sound and with the motion of the water a bit blurred, a small section of the river, such as you see below, feels docile and possibly even a little inviting. Do not be deceived. This is very cold, swift water. We did see one person fishing in the river, but no one was even trying to wade at the edge. The locals have a healthy respect for this creature that can turn from benign to deadly in an instant.