06/02/12 Featured Arkansas Photography Blue water and Rocks in Searcy County a Wintertime view

Golden Water and Rocks on Falling Water Creek

Taken with a  Canon 1ds MKI, 11mp camera with a Canon 100mm Macro lens  Shutter speed was around 1 second at F16. I wanted to remember what the cooler times can be like in Arkansas as right now we are in such a heat wave.  In the wintertime, if the water levels allow, I like to work along the stream banks looking for tight shots that feature smaller water features.  All of the rocks in Arkansas streams will have have great lichen coverage so the key is to find a good series that will work for you.  This shot was taken during the late afternoon, as the sun was setting.  The sunlight hitting on the rocks gave everything a golden color which contrasted to the deep blue hue of the water.  I took this shot along Falling Water Creek near the famous waterfalls.  I tend to stay away from the waterfalls and look for more interesting less common subject matter.