When I wrote about my hike up the Loch Vale Trail yesterday to The Loch, I left out my quest to get to Alberta Falls by first light. That was because I thought after my initial review of my photos that I had failed to capture a good image.
But in reviewing my photos today and editing this one to lighten it, I did succeed.
I had made sure to get to the trailhead by 6:30 yesterday morning because I wanted to get to the falls by first light. I knew that I didn’t have a chance to get to The Loch by first light, and in fact didn’t get there before 10. But Alberta Falls are only a mile up the Loch Vale Trail.
The sun was creeping over the horizon when I got to the falls. But I had forgotten that falls sit lower in the landscape! I had to wait half an hour to get this picture as the first light hit the top of the falls at 7:31 a.m.:
Alberta Falls at First Light
And here is another photo that I took of the sandworts I found along the trail. I’m holding it because of the breeze. But my fingers give a much better indication of how small it is than the image I sent yesterday:
One Little Sandwort
2 responses so far ↓
1 John Dodson // Sep 15, 2008 at 7:44 am
This is a magnificent photo of a waterfall. It is filled with the energy and power of free water. I don’t think there is anything more healing than hiking alongside a waterfall. The unleashed power is inspiring. Water is a source of life and renewal in my book and you have captured it so well. I am glad that you have been posting your adventures in hiking. It is an inspiration to all. John
2 David Mendosa // Sep 16, 2008 at 7:32 am
Dear John,
You are so right. Waterfalls also produce a lot of negative ions that make us feel better.
David
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