Deception Creek

Deception Creek · 07:31 PM

Haven't posted in a while but I have been out exploring new locations. This past weekend I picked Deception Creek, which is what feeds the popular Deception Falls along Highway 2 on the way to Stevens Pass. Found a few nice areas so I think there's more potential. I already can't wait for winter to return to one of these spots for a nice wintery scene...

1. 3 image pano (DA12-24mm @ 12mm)

2. (DA55-300mm @100mm)

3. (DA12-24mm @ 12mm)

4. (DA12-24mm @ 12mm)

5. (DA12-24mm @15mm)

Thanks for looking..

Niki · 06-22-2009, 07:33 PM

beauuuutiful...the silky water is just perfect.

JMR · 06-22-2009, 07:50 PM

You have some superb images. I am not a fan of large areas of water that turns ultra-white, and I know it is a function of longer exposures, and can't be helped, but your beautiful greens and excellent compositions more than make up for the white water. I really like your first and second shots best. And the second of the rocks is superb and a good way to use the white water.

JMR

Bokehboy · 06-22-2009, 07:54 PM

Very nice indeed! Alright, I've got my fly rod so lets go.

Electric Eye · 06-22-2009, 08:30 PM

...Sweet mother of colour!,very nice!

stevebrot · 06-22-2009, 08:34 PM

I like the last one best! Good work!

Steve

scole · 06-22-2009, 11:18 PM

Thanks, everyone!

The last shot is my favorite and one that I hope to reshoot this next winter with a nice fresh coat of snow.

**Scottnorwo** · 06-23-2009, 03:49 AM

A great series. I like the silky water in all of them. third one is the best for me

Andi Lo · 06-23-2009, 04:25 AM

I didn't know you can pano long exposures. I guess as long as the images are similar enough it'll be ok? Lovely images. My faves are the Pano and the third one

What is it that's so deceptive about this place?

juanraortiz · 06-23-2009, 06:17 AM

Brilliant!! The greens so vivid and the water so soft. Fantastic

LenWick · 06-23-2009, 07:32 AM

Love the long pano shot! that is just really cool

Nitrok · 06-23-2009, 07:43 AM

Looks like you have found a really nice spots!
Great photos, especially the first one.

scole · 06-23-2009, 08:58 PM

Originally posted by Andi Lo

What is it that's so deceptive about this place?

Got me! I don't know for sure but I think the name probably stems from the early exploration of this area. Here in Washington State, there are only 2 year-round corridors through the Cascade Mountains. Back around 1900, western settlement was increasing and the railroads were looking for routes through the mountains to connect the Puget Sound with the rest of the state (and country).

The creek is located in the general area where the railroad finally did punch through the mountains so I'm guessing that this creek/area was one of their failed routes & explorations..

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06-23-2009, 04:25 AM	#9
Andi Lo Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Halifax, Nova Scotia Posts: 2,924	I didn't know you can pano long exposures. I guess as long as the images are similar enough it'll be ok? Lovely images. My faves are the Pano and the third one What is it that's so deceptive about this place? Last edited by Andi Lo; 06-23-2009 at 12:52 PM.

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JMR Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Toronto, Canada Posts: 3,332	You have some superb images. I am not a fan of large areas of water that turns ultra-white, and I know it is a function of longer exposures, and can't be helped, but your beautiful greens and excellent compositions more than make up for the white water. I really like your first and second shots best. And the second of the rocks is superb and a good way to use the white water. JMR

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scole Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Everett, WA Posts: 216 Original Poster	Thanks, everyone! The last shot is my favorite and one that I hope to reshoot this next winter with a nice fresh coat of snow.

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Scottnorwo Millionth Poster! Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Stafford, New York Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 3,086	A great series. I like the silky water in all of them. third one is the best for me

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juanraortiz Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Spain Photos: Gallery Posts: 574	Brilliant!! The greens so vivid and the water so soft. Fantastic

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Nitrok Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Finland Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,275	Looks like you have found a really nice spots! Great photos, especially the first one.

06-23-2009, 08:58 PM	#13
scole Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Everett, WA Posts: 216 Original Poster	Originally posted by Andi Lo What is it that's so deceptive about this place? Got me! I don't know for sure but I think the name probably stems from the early exploration of this area. Here in Washington State, there are only 2 year-round corridors through the Cascade Mountains. Back around 1900, western settlement was increasing and the railroads were looking for routes through the mountains to connect the Puget Sound with the rest of the state (and country). The creek is located in the general area where the railroad finally did punch through the mountains so I'm guessing that this creek/area was one of their failed routes & explorations..