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tourofnatureThe texture of snow

Published: 2008-02-13 01:25:27 +0000 UTC; Views: 19448; Favourites: 679; Downloads: 0
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Description This was taken in Little Cottonwood Canyon near SLC, Utah.

As you can the area has received more snow that it has in decades, and the snow effects almost every living thing inhabiting the area.

For us, the commute to work is slowed and is more dangerous, while animals like deer and elk are fighting for their lives trying to find enough food under the enormous amount of snow.

What drew me to this small exposed section of the stream was the texture of the deep snow piled high above. The texture was created by the recent storm along with gravity pulling loose snow down into the stream. Also the shape of the rocks created some nice lines through the image.

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Canon 5D. 24-105mm. HDR. Circ Polar
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Comments: 224

pooisfunny In reply to ??? [2008-02-15 00:05:38 +0000 UTC]

That's my favorite amongst your snow shots.

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tourofnature In reply to pooisfunny [2008-02-15 01:14:10 +0000 UTC]

Agreed, I thinks its mine too.

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Robert-PJ In reply to ??? [2008-02-14 01:59:18 +0000 UTC]

simply amazing.. its a sin to not view it in full view

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tourofnature In reply to Robert-PJ [2008-02-15 02:35:28 +0000 UTC]

Thanks a lot robert.

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BekkaLynn In reply to ??? [2008-02-13 23:18:42 +0000 UTC]

Stunning capture!!!!!

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tourofnature In reply to BekkaLynn [2008-02-13 23:31:03 +0000 UTC]




Thanks

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BekkaLynn In reply to tourofnature [2008-02-13 23:39:13 +0000 UTC]

You are so welcome

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Greg-McKinnon In reply to ??? [2008-02-13 23:14:55 +0000 UTC]

Beautiful, lots of subtle tones and textures

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tourofnature In reply to Greg-McKinnon [2008-02-13 23:30:46 +0000 UTC]

Thanks, for a shot of snow it does have a lot going on.

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Samuki In reply to ??? [2008-02-13 22:12:21 +0000 UTC]

perfect one

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tourofnature In reply to Samuki [2008-02-13 23:30:17 +0000 UTC]

Thank you very much.

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Samuki In reply to tourofnature [2008-02-14 13:56:39 +0000 UTC]

welcome

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minkeymonkey In reply to ??? [2008-02-13 18:40:37 +0000 UTC]

love how the texture of the snow makes it look all crunchy and makes a contrast to the soft looking water =]

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tourofnature In reply to minkeymonkey [2008-02-13 20:31:09 +0000 UTC]

Thanks, it is a nice contrast, I didn't even think about that.

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minkeymonkey In reply to tourofnature [2008-02-15 08:09:02 +0000 UTC]

no problem lol

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SpitfireShepherd In reply to ??? [2008-02-13 14:28:59 +0000 UTC]

Excellent detail in this... a total great shot. I love the blurred flow of the river, too.

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tourofnature In reply to SpitfireShepherd [2008-02-13 16:44:28 +0000 UTC]

Thanks, its not the typical dramatic landscape.

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saturninesweetness In reply to ??? [2008-02-13 11:43:06 +0000 UTC]

Wow. That is really beautiful.
As always, I'm at a loss for words that aren't cliche.

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tourofnature In reply to saturninesweetness [2008-02-13 16:50:55 +0000 UTC]

Thanks a lot, as always, I appreciate your support.

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Pecetta In reply to ??? [2008-02-13 11:42:32 +0000 UTC]

So beautiful!!! It seems you are able to touch the snow

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tourofnature In reply to Pecetta [2008-02-13 16:51:09 +0000 UTC]

The texture is pretty cool, thanks for the comment.

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Pecetta In reply to tourofnature [2008-02-13 17:30:26 +0000 UTC]

My pleasure

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davincipoppalag In reply to ??? [2008-02-13 11:41:40 +0000 UTC]

Wonderful

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tourofnature In reply to davincipoppalag [2008-02-13 16:51:17 +0000 UTC]

Thanks

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davincipoppalag In reply to tourofnature [2008-02-13 21:33:55 +0000 UTC]

Welcome sir

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pathar In reply to ??? [2008-02-13 11:04:59 +0000 UTC]

It makes big impression. Good job!

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D4N13L-H3N50N In reply to ??? [2008-02-13 10:30:15 +0000 UTC]

what a great shot!

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tourofnature In reply to D4N13L-H3N50N [2008-02-13 16:51:48 +0000 UTC]

Thanks

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D4N13L-H3N50N In reply to tourofnature [2008-02-13 18:31:32 +0000 UTC]

welcome

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Wilithin In reply to ??? [2008-02-13 09:13:47 +0000 UTC]

unusual photo, at first look I didn't know what it is I like it very much, I think it's great idea and great job

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tourofnature In reply to Wilithin [2008-02-13 17:23:39 +0000 UTC]

Thanks a lot, people have thought it looked like all sorts of things at first glance. Anything from sheep to people.

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Dieffi In reply to ??? [2008-02-13 07:40:17 +0000 UTC]

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tourofnature In reply to Dieffi [2008-02-13 17:24:35 +0000 UTC]

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super-chicken In reply to ??? [2008-02-13 07:12:50 +0000 UTC]

i don't get to see much snow... that's just beautiful

great shot!

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tourofnature In reply to super-chicken [2008-02-13 17:50:10 +0000 UTC]

Here's some snow for you, we get plenty out here.

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super-chicken In reply to tourofnature [2008-02-13 20:41:50 +0000 UTC]

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GregorKerle In reply to ??? [2008-02-13 06:54:51 +0000 UTC]

Very nice shot my friend

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tourofnature In reply to GregorKerle [2008-02-13 18:18:45 +0000 UTC]

Thanks

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kayaksailor In reply to ??? [2008-02-13 05:57:53 +0000 UTC]

Stunning! says it all...

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tourofnature In reply to kayaksailor [2008-02-13 18:24:34 +0000 UTC]

Thanks.

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Nestor2k In reply to ??? [2008-02-13 05:45:58 +0000 UTC]

Very nice my friend. Very nice indeed.

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tourofnature In reply to Nestor2k [2008-02-13 18:24:48 +0000 UTC]

Thanks dude, thanks indeed.

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acidflow In reply to ??? [2008-02-13 04:30:19 +0000 UTC]

Interesting photo. When I first saw the thumbnail for this, I thought that I was perhaps seeing another image within this image! To me, it appeared to be the face of a person lying down, formed in background of the scene in the rocks and the snow. I don't know how many other people saw it, but that's just what I saw. Cool shot, and beautiful scene!

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tourofnature In reply to acidflow [2008-02-13 18:25:29 +0000 UTC]

I see what you mean, others have thought it was a wooly sheep. Crazy what the imagination can cook up.

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addicted-nightmare In reply to acidflow [2008-02-13 05:43:23 +0000 UTC]

I saw that also!!

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acidflow In reply to addicted-nightmare [2008-02-13 06:39:20 +0000 UTC]

Interesting, huh.

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addicted-nightmare In reply to acidflow [2008-02-13 23:30:42 +0000 UTC]

Very.

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snak In reply to ??? [2008-02-13 04:11:41 +0000 UTC]

Looking good my friend!

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tourofnature In reply to snak [2008-02-13 18:43:16 +0000 UTC]

Hey thanks a lot.

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lizzybknits In reply to ??? [2008-02-13 03:15:29 +0000 UTC]

that's really incredible... i wish i lived somewhere where it snowed.

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