Ottawa Canyon Icefalls
This photograph was taken at Starved Rock State Park. Many people don't think to visit Starved Rock in the Winter months, but winter offers many stunning scenes, such as this. The smooth flowing waterfall is replaced by giant ice formations.
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- Category: Landscapes ʘ
- Location: Chicago, IL ʘ
- Camera: Canon EOS 40D
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Awarded over 1 year ago
Ma Anderson
commented over 1 year agoI'm so glad you were their. I simply adore winter shots.
Duane Rapp
commented over 1 year agoWow. Do you wear crampons to keep from slipping all over the place on the icd and snow in winter ? Nice shot BTW
Josh Merrill
commented over 1 year agoThanks Guys!
Duane-Sometimes I do where "Stable-Icers" they are like a cleat that straps on over your boots. They are a lifesaver...Especially at Starved Rock.
Duane Rapp
commented over 1 year agoThanks Josh. I was wondering about that. Only been on those trails once in 2008 but there are some areas that could be super dangerous in the winter, and I always wondered how some people got those pictures without technical climbing gear!
Ray Mathis
commented over 1 year agoDuane, those cleats work great as long as the ice is relatively flat. The ones I have are like sheet metal screws that use the head to bite the ice. It's like velcro on your feet on ice. Weird sensation but very effective.
Jan Crites
commented over 1 year agoVery cool!
Tiffany Whisler
commented over 1 year agoGreat shot!
Josh Merrill
commented over 1 year agoThanks Jan and Tiffany!
simon wolak
commented over 1 year agonice white balnce and detal .....cool shot:)
Marybeth Norlin-Sadlik
commented over 1 year agoVery nice! I so want to check this place out!