The Creek No. 1

This is a photograph of a creek in Three Sisters Wilderness, OR, in Fall, taken from a low angle. Another version, was taken at a long exposure for a... more

by Belinda Greb

Title

The Creek No. 1

Artist

Belinda Greb

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Photograph - Photographs, Photography, Photograph

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This is a photograph of a creek in Three Sisters Wilderness, OR, in Fall, taken from a low angle. Another version, was taken at a long exposure for a different water effect.

This day I was just exploring various forest roads. I drove in and found this creek. I just loved it, because it was bordered by large round rocks. Also the fall color was wonderful. Although it was just a short distance from the main road, it felt very isolated and wild, like no one had been there for some time.

I took some shots down by the water, but that was harder feat than I had planned. I had my camera gear, and the rocks were very slippery. I fell twice. Fortunately, I must sense when I'm going to fall, because it always seems to happen in a slow rolling motion. I took the bumps on my rear and my camera was unscathed. As for me, nothing was hurt but my pride, and of course it was an isolated area. Of course, had I been hurt, the isolation might have been a problem.

There is a short nature trail in Oregon that has some old growth trees left. I always love walking through the trees and looking at the perspective from the wooden bridges, both to the other side and down towards the creek.


�Belinda Greb
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Nature, animals, beauty has always been a source of nourishment throughout my life. Modern life can drain us with its demands and imbalances. Yet when I talk a walk through the woods, see a tree that's been around for 200 or more years and has weathered storms and survived, I am in awe. I am entranced by animals' various behaviors in foraging for their food, eluding predators, dealing with rain and snow, and nurturing their young along the way. I am never bored by nature. The emergence of buds, flower and color from a stark winter's landscape still takes my breath away. I find it magical how light can change shift the mood and features of a landscape. I can look down at the ground from time to time, and see a creature I've never seen before (just lately a white-lined sphinx moth).

Photography allows me to capture, interpret, and share that world of wonder I see about me. I currently reside in Oregon, an environment rich in nature's graces. I have lived in California and New York, too, and everywhere there is a world of nature around us, if we care to take the time and watch for it.

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November 9th, 2012