Capturing the Scene, Waterfall at Lost Creek

The Story Behind the Scene

One of the greatest thrills and rewards of fine art photography is when you must go through many challenges to get the scene but in the end, it comes together against all odds. 

This was the scenario on a cold January morning when I received a call from a friend who was working as a ranger in the Red Rock Conservation Area, near Las Vegas, Nevada.  My friend was notifying me about a waterfall that had started to flow in Lost Creek Canyon due to a winter storm that had brought rain and snow to the area.

Gathering my camera gear, I prepared myself with rain gear and waterproof boots because I did not know what I might encounter during the early morning hike back in to the canyon.  As I drove up to the parking area, I noticed the wide stream of water plunging from the narrow canyon's mouth.  The morning sun was at just the right angle to accent the streaming water, so I walked as fast as the wet, rocky trail would allow.  This was January and the canyon walls were bare without any of the moss and lichens. The one dormant bush was covered in frost.  

Carefully placing my tripod in the water filled alcove, I dropped it as low as possible and focused the Nikon 24mm 2.8 lens to include not only the waterfall but as much sky as possible.  I stopped the f-stop down for a slow shutter speed to stream the rushing waterfall.  Later, when the photograph was enlarged at an art show, a small child came running up to the framed photograph and pointed out "the man in the mountain", along with all the other numerous faces and images that appeared on the walls and in the rocks.  And oh yes, how could the mother not purchase the framed Waterfall at Lost Creek to the delight of her young son?

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What an exciting and interesting photo-adventure this day has been.  I love it when I am drawn to an area and not knowing what to expect I get treated to new experiences. 

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Photography places me in the moment where I can share that moment in time. It becomes a life story as represented by my interaction with the scene. The happiness and beauty or the sorrow and strife; how I focus leaves a lasting impression that might touch the viewer on a spiritual level.

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