Friday, 15th July 2011
Douglas Falls
by Joseph Rossbach
While this location is visually beautiful between the out of place red rocks sitting below a majestic waterfall in the Appalachian Mountains, it is due to environmental damage and acid leaks from an old abandoned iron Ore mine up stream. This was taken on a very wet spring day this past May in the mountains of Eastern West Virginia . The contrast between the red rock and vivid green foliage was too wonderful to pass up. Getting this perspective however was a little tricky as the rocks are a slick as walking on greased glass. I hope you enjoy.
Equipment: Nikon Cameras and Lenses
Joseph Rossbach
Joseph Rossbach is a full time professional nature and landscape photographer, author, guide and workshop instructor. His work has appeared in a number of books and calendars, as well as national and regional magazines, including PHOTO Techniques, Outdoor Photographer, Mountain Connections, Blue Ridge Country, Digital Camera World and The Nature Conservancy. Joseph's fine-art prints have appeared in national collections, galleries, personal collections and one-man shows. Joseph is also the co-author and photographer for 50 Amazing Things You Must See or Do in the Greater Washington D.C. Area (Mountain Trail Press) and The Ultimate Guide to Digital Nature Photography (Mountain Trail Press).
Joseph is also a team member and workshop instructor at Mountain Trail Photo as well as a Staff Course Instructor for The Nature Photographers Online Magazine. He travels the United States extensively capturing new and exciting images every year. Joe lives in Annapolis, Maryland with his wife Amber and their son Phoenix.
Website: www.josephrossbach.com
Douglas Falls by Joseph Rossbach was photo of the day on Friday, 15th July 2011. It is tagged Rivers, Waterfalls. You can leave a comment below.
23 Comments
Bill Kenny
A beautiful picture!
Andrew Stockwell
Nice shot as usual Joe…epic!!
Russ Bishop
Congrats Joe – what a beautiful image.
Ruben Vicente
Beautiful image with lots of depth and interesting colors. Congrats =)
Wanda Krack
What a beautiful, well-planned picture! Nice contrasts.
deb
a beautiful shot . Thank you
Joyce
Beautiful shot! It looks so tropical!! Thanks for sharing.
Marie Dunphy Harding
The colors make a lovely contrast. Congrats on potd, Joseph.
Julianne Richman
The wonderous beauty of “nature.” Great photo. Thanks for sharing.
Libby
Beautiful picture in Wild Wonderful West Virginia!
Melissa S
That is pretty!
Deborah Koplen
Joe, the photo is gorgeous and the perspective IS amazing. I am glad you did not crack your skull open getting the image! Congratulations on this POTD.
Laura Milholland
Such marvelous colors and depth! A real delight to view!
Kimberly Gould
It was worth the risk. Beautiful photo. I never tire looking at waterfall pics. Great job
Jo-annvanderburg
A beautiful photo, very peaceful, the colors are breathtaking, thank you.,
Breanna Klein
Beautiful!
Rod Heywood
I can hear the rushing water, smell the forest, and see everything as if I am right there. Great job!
Derek
layers in harmony… peaceful!!
Deborah
Very beautiful image. So serene, yet I can hear the loud rushing of the falls.
Congratulations for POTD.
Kelly
Your picture quenches a thirst and emotionally stirs the appetite , it is edible and crunchy as it pleasures the eye.
Laurie 3D
Isn’t it wonderful that God can make something beautiful out of Man’s problems?
Thank you, Joseph, for risking life & limb to capture this special treasure.
Kymie
That is absolutely stunning, that waterflow and the colour on those rocks is just beautiful.
Alice
Awesome!!