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Description

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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Additional info

• Category: Landscapes ʘ
• Location: Chicago, IL ʘ
• Camera Make: Canon
• Camera Model: EOS 40D
• Taken: 09:10 AM on Jan 30
• Uploaded: 07:19 PM on Jul 28

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Comments

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  Ma Anderson

  commented about 1 month ago

  I'm so glad you were their. I simply adore winter shots.
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  Duane Rapp

  commented about 1 month ago

  Wow. Do you wear crampons to keep from slipping all over the place on the icd and snow in winter ? Nice shot BTW
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  Josh Merrill

  commented about 1 month ago

  Thanks 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.
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  Duane Rapp

  commented about 1 month ago

  Thanks 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!
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  Ray Mathis

  commented about 1 month ago

  Duane, 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.
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  Jan Crites

  commented about 1 month ago

  Very cool!
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  Tiffany Whisler

  commented about 1 month ago

  Great shot!
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  Josh Merrill

  commented about 1 month ago

  Thanks Jan and Tiffany!
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  simon wolak

  commented 30 days ago

  nice white balnce and detal .....cool shot:)
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  Marybeth Norlin-Sadlik

  commented 24 days ago

  Very nice! I so want to check this place out!