Mc Cloud River

A couple of weeks ago I went up to the 

McCloud River to do some fishing with my brother, family and friends.

Due to a fishing reel mishap my line barely got wet. Sooooo

I just happen to have my camera with me, what to do..... What to do?

The river was and is running very high and fast, the most water I've seen this time

of year that I can remember, which may not be all that long ago.

Here's a couple of images of the river itself.

The first is a longer exposure using a couple of neutral density filters.

The second is what it really looks like.

This is called Lower Falls. It seems much wider now than it used to. The

winter river flow has definitely had an effect on the river and it's banks. 

 As I grew up we considered Manzanita almost a weed because it would take

over an area and stifle tree growth, I grew up in a lumber town.

Now I'm actually thinking of adding some to the landscaping of my yard.

Go figure.

Throughout my walk I encountered the signs of Spring springing.

Rip belongs to a friend of mine, Bill. Rip likes the water but

I'm sure his swimming doesn't affect the fishing.

Every year I see these small but very colorful butterflies. These things don't sit still for

long so I've never had much luck photographing them.

This year that changed. While waiting, patiently, I noticed an area where they seemed

to be congregating.  I was sure they would take off as soon as I came close I

just kept my 100mm macro lens on. 

This isn't the most artistic photograph but I was thrilled that they stayed still

long enough for me to get some shots off.

Go, See, Enjoy and Photograph

Dave