Saturday, 5th June 2010
The Gates of Calypso
by Michael Anderson
"You hear it before you see it. You feel it before you hear it, through the soles of your feet, in the chambers of your soul... a low rumble, the very ground thrumming beneath you. Step to the edge. A gust of wet wind and the earth falls away in this great leap into the abyss." -Jeff Rennicke from National Geographic
Runoff from the heaviest rains in 25 years funnel over the cliffs of Iguazu Falls, one of the greatest natural wonders on the planet.
Equipment: Canon 5d Mk II
Michael Anderson
Michael is a landscape and travel photographer based in Golden, Colorado. He strives to photograph and share the most magestic and remote corners of the earth.
Website: www.MichaelAndersonGallery.com
The Gates of Calypso by Michael Anderson was photo of the day on Saturday, 5th June 2010. It is tagged Waterfalls. You can leave a comment below.
15 Comments
Suzie
I like the effect that the mist gives. Seems ethereal.
Anurag
Awesome Power.
Lovely colors.
Su
What a fantastic shot, can feel that mist on my face and hear the raw. Congrats
planet lover
By far the most dramatic, most original angle of Iguazu I’ve seen. And Rennike’s description completes it in a most beautiful way. Great job!
Danette
This is really stunning. Great job!
susolov
Beautiful setting and photo. I would like to see a broader view of the site…it’s just me and my curiosity. Maybe that is the best thing about the picture…it makes me want to see more.
Marko
Perfect composition and one of a kind capture! Well done!
renee
wow michael, such a wonderful shot i bet it was awesome to hear.
Malta Photography
Magical shot indeed it leaves your imagination run
Grete
Superb image,it reminds me of Iguazu Falls, in Argentine!!! Congratulations Michael
SergioLuisSilva
The light and colors are just beautiful!!!Stunning photo!!
Kevin McNeal
OMG ! This is fantastic Michael ! Their is a soft warm glow to this that makes this one stand out for me. It is almost seems like it was taken at night under a full moon – great job !
Rosalee
This reminds me somewhat of Victoria Falls in Zimbabwe……..I still remember how you hear the thunder from the hotel and feel the spray long before you reached the edge……then needing rain garb.
Pauline Jones
Iguazu is somewhere I would really like to go; thanks for bringing it to us.
Katherine Lee Strassburg
Oh, Michael–you make me talk out loud to my lap-top! Wonderful image, fantastic description, and perfect shades of blue……….