Monday, 26th January 2009
Mossbrae Falls
by Stephen Oachs
This spectacular waterfall is fed from springs along the Upper Sacramento River canyon. The water cascades downward about 50 feet, flowing down a moss-covered wall feeding the river below. Mossbrae Falls is remarkable in its expansive width spreads about 150 feet.
Found outside Dunsmuir, California, Mossbrae Falls is one of the most unique, scenic waterfalls in the state, providing an almost tropical atmosphere. This winter capture, with snow peeking out among the mossy ledges, supports popular descriptions such as, Shangri-La, Paradise, Garden of Eden, and a piece of Hawaii.
Equipment: Canon 1Ds Mark III
Stephen Oachs
Stephen W. Oachs is an award-winning photographer, successful entrepreneur and technology veteran, who began his journey in photography the moment he picked up his first SLR camera. Ever since, his lenses have focused on the inspiring majesty of mother earth and the unflinching beauty of the animal kingdom.
Completely self-taught, Stephen's unique and distinctive style has earned him recognition as one of today's finest nature photographers. He was recognized in 2007 as wildlife photographer of the year by the National Wildlife Federation and was awarded best nature photographer in 2008 by National Geographic Magazine for his work photographing the endangered snow leopard.
Stephen has received many other awards and his work has graced the pages of on and offline publications worldwide, such as National Geographic, Popular Photography, Outdoor Photographer, National Wildlife Magazine and many others.
Whether trekking through the wilds of Alaska, enduring the raw challenges of nature or experiencing the thrill of life on the edge, Stephen captures rare and breathtaking moments of light and time. His exceptional eye is filtered only by his passion for life, deep affinity with nature and love of adventure.
Website: www.lighttheexpedition.com
Mossbrae Falls by Stephen Oachs was photo of the day on Monday, 26th January 2009. It is tagged Moss, Waterfalls. You can leave a comment below.
19 Comments
James and Kelly Stone
Very nice work, Again, Stephen. This is gorgeous! The color is intense, the scene serene, the framing perfect. Great work!
Su
Wonderful, just a breathtaking shot. love the vibrancy, congrats.
Malta Photography
As usual Stephen, great shot indeed. Very nice and wonderful shot. This place looks magical.
KeithT
Very nice work.
Pauline Jones
This is a lovely, uplifting picture; thanks Stephen
Jacob
What a wonderful photo to look at.
Renee
Looks magical
Very nice!
SPAIN
Beautiful place.
Amazing! Congrats.:)
Marie Dunphy Harding
The water veils so gently, it looks hardly touching the River. Magical, indeed!
Kasey
This is breath taking! i live in Stockton, CA. about 30 minutes from Sacremento and i have never heard of Dumsmuir, CA. i guess i better google it and take a trip out there to see this beautiful scene!
Thanks for sharing and congrats!
Stephen Oachs
Kasey, you should go! If you do, drop me an email and I’ll give you some directions…it’s not easy to find once you get into Dunsmuir.
Katherine Lee Strassburg
There must be fairies hiding in there someplace! This photo brought to mind Burney Falls which is nearby. You have managed to make the falling water look like falling sunshine pooling at the base of the mossy rocks. FANTASTIC!
Anurag
Great composition. I specially like the two pillar like forms of the waterfall on the left.
Mandy Kilpatrick
This is a great photo with excellent composition, lighting, and timing of exposure which create the magical effect. Love those colors of green also. A lovely photo which is very enjoyable to look at. Thank you and congratulations!!
Hanna
Intense colours, really nice! The mossy graan en the unreal blue of the water make a nice contrast. And the waterfalls are made good in frame. Congratulations again and keep up work like this!
Sue Gagnon
Well, I see you are an award winning photographer, and this photograph is surely evidence as to why. I am very impressed, as everyone should be. This is a gorgeous shot! I absolutely LOVE this shot!
renee
That is were I wanna be right now!
su
This is one fantastic shot, congrats.
Andrea
really amazing shot.wauwww