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Deer Lake


Deer Lake
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Copyright: David White (dkaved) Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 266 W: 18 N: 433] (2106)
Genre: Landscapes
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2007-05-14
Categories: Trees, Mountain, River
Camera: Nikon D70S, Nikkor 18-70mm f3.5-4.5G (kit lens)
Exposure: f/8, 1/500 seconds
More Photo Info: [view]
Photo Version: Original Version
Date Submitted: 2007-12-18 13:05
Viewed: 1064
Points: 16
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
Deer Lake - Olympic Park Seven Lakes Basin
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If you are ever in the Olympic Peninsula area I would definately recommend the climb to Deer Lake via Sol Duc Falls. I must admit it was more difficult than I expected as the park was affected by the Winter Storm of 2006 and the trail was a bit washed out and log covered.But the view of Deer Lake at the end is well worth the effort!!

About the trail..........

Deer Lake is an 8 miles/12.8 km round trip. Starting from the Sol Duc Falls trailhead, head into the rain forest towards Sol Duc Falls. Cross the bridge at the falls and enjoy the roaring blue-green water as it blasts downstream beneath you. Then head right, following the stream a bit. So far, the trail is easy going, but the climbing starts just after the Lover's Lane Trail forks off, perhaps a half mile after the falls. Now the going gets rougher and you will be glad you wore proper hiking shoes and taken your hiking sticks, because there are lots of awkwardly placed rocks underfoot.
The trail is pretty enough here, but it starts being something special when you reach the canyon bridge. Here you meet the stream that will be your companion for the climb, and here you can get a feel for the climb out of the Sol Duc Valley you are undertaking. From here on, you will never be that far from the stream with its wild rapids, waterfalls and comforting roar. Up the rocky switchbacks, through the evergreen forests and up into a new world you go. Mind you, this trail can be hard going, but the 1500' climb is worth it.
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Lovely shot, and nice reflection.

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  • Juyona Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2264 W: 10 N: 2633] (15577)
  • [2007-12-18 15:10]

Hola David,
perfecta postal y buena compo,
hermoso habitat y delicioso pov...
saludos amigo.

This is a lovely, sharp image with good fore, mid and background interest and depth of focus. Thanks for the hiking info. I really should go there seeing as how I live about three hours from Seattle.

TFS
Evelynn : )

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  • Heaven Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 811 W: 108 N: 1736] (6060)
  • [2007-12-18 22:14]

Hi David!

You present us a peaceful and quiet mountain scenery. I like the composition with the little space allocated to the sky and the larger part to the splendid nature here. The reflections on the water surface add much interest.

Kind regards

Markus

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  • NinaM Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 801 W: 3 N: 2100] (6596)
  • [2007-12-19 9:27]

Hi David, great capture of such a beautiful panorama, it caught my eye right away. Your photo is beautifully captured. I like the curve of the ice on the lake, the reflection is nice. The quietness is soothing. Thank you!

Francine

Hi David,
This is a wonderful landscape with excellent contrast, exposure, DOF and composition. Your notes are also interesting. Have a great New Year! Cheers!
Claudine

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  • SelenE Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2405 W: 63 N: 4227] (13822)
  • [2008-01-03 13:29]

Hi David,
It's such a beautiful place! Your POV, composition, details, colors, DOF and lighting look very good. TFS
Best wishes,
Selen

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  • bizsu Silver Star Critiquer [C: 41 W: 0 N: 6] (160)
  • [2008-01-04 9:55]

Hi David,
Very much I likes your photo. Beautiful colour, good topic. Good composition, and sharp picture.
TFS.
Regards, Zsú

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