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No groundhog shadow today, so open water sooner than later hopefully...
There is a section of the Wanipigow River downstream of the junction with the Broadleaf River where it takes a turn and has 3 separate waterfalls. These are the upper two, photo's taken during a Thanksgiving weekend excursion to cut out the non-existent portage around them.
This area burned in 2010 so likely not as pretty and the portages will need to be done again.
There is a section of the Wanipigow River downstream of the junction with the Broadleaf River where it takes a turn and has 3 separate waterfalls. These are the upper two, photo's taken during a Thanksgiving weekend excursion to cut out the non-existent portage around them.
This area burned in 2010 so likely not as pretty and the portages will need to be done again.
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I like your shots, YC and Mihun.
Where big feet and skinny legs are the way to go.
Where big feet and skinny legs are the way to go.
If I were this guy, I'd be putting down lots of tracks! Taken winter of 2012 on the Hillsborough River near Tampa.
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Midddle latitudes like this valley in SE West Virginia( about same as Richmond, VA, but at 2K'[610m] ) get both Canadian weather and Gulf of Mexico weather. In January there might be plenty snow but there might also be a 50F(10C) spell . If one of those warm days comes with rising flow and rising water temps after a rain, there comes a possibility of meeting or getting close enough to the 100F(38C) break. I'll get out if I can.
No luck this year, although we did get to 50 for 2 days in January. I was clearing fence lines instead.
But in the past there have been good times. In winter I start going to places I somehow don't get to at other seasons. Lots of the creeks flow into the rivers via steep gorges and go over a falls line.
The one shown is 60'(18m). You get out of the boat and walk up the creek to see what's there. Sandstone, shale and limestone ledges.
Last year I spent a lot of time creeping very slowly right up against the banks. Nice fresh point of view that reveals new things and gets the imagination going. As often as not I sit on the bottom of the boat, leaning back against the seat and paddling and steering with my favorite paddle, which a four year old inspired.
The lower position is even more stimulating. And it's very relaxing and comfortable. My Nova Craft Super Nova has great 2ndary stability, which lets me heel it way over to get extra low views and camera positions.
A good reach of even a quarter mile can take all afternoon to cover. It's that absorbing.
When I go very slow minnows, fry and small fish often approach the boat close and some times follow it. I've had 6"(15cm) largemouths do that. Something like outriggers coming out to a cruise ship. Haven't the foggiest what it's all about. Curiosity?
My best paddle.
Hairy arrowhead.
No luck this year, although we did get to 50 for 2 days in January. I was clearing fence lines instead.
But in the past there have been good times. In winter I start going to places I somehow don't get to at other seasons. Lots of the creeks flow into the rivers via steep gorges and go over a falls line.
The one shown is 60'(18m). You get out of the boat and walk up the creek to see what's there. Sandstone, shale and limestone ledges.
Last year I spent a lot of time creeping very slowly right up against the banks. Nice fresh point of view that reveals new things and gets the imagination going. As often as not I sit on the bottom of the boat, leaning back against the seat and paddling and steering with my favorite paddle, which a four year old inspired.
The lower position is even more stimulating. And it's very relaxing and comfortable. My Nova Craft Super Nova has great 2ndary stability, which lets me heel it way over to get extra low views and camera positions.
A good reach of even a quarter mile can take all afternoon to cover. It's that absorbing.
When I go very slow minnows, fry and small fish often approach the boat close and some times follow it. I've had 6"(15cm) largemouths do that. Something like outriggers coming out to a cruise ship. Haven't the foggiest what it's all about. Curiosity?
My best paddle.
Hairy arrowhead.
If I were this guy, I'd be putting down lots of tracks! Taken winter of 2012 on the Hillsborough River near Tampa.
Heard the Gator Boys speak last night. Turns out alligators eat 2-5 times a year Great picture. Wonder if the duo will still be there on the Hillsborough tomorrow!
Everything is still too White and Solid, so here are more moving water pictures from 2009.
#8 on the Wanipigow River
View from a camp at a portage on the Broadleaf River.
Falls at the Broadleaf River camp.
#8 on the Wanipigow River
View from a camp at a portage on the Broadleaf River.
Falls at the Broadleaf River camp.
Trying to get in touch with my inner Monet
Ya right.
Ya right.
Just monkeying around to see if I can upload pictures http://www.flickr.com/photos/117810535@N06/12647419635/ this picture was taken on the Silver River from my Explorer. Can not seem to get flicker to load the picture with out having to have you click on a link.
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Please, tell me what I am seeing there, looks amazing
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Anticipation!
A blue heron with a perch on the Manigotagan.
A blue heron with a perch on the Manigotagan.
Sunset
Calm after the storm
Calm after the storm
OK, I do occasionally miss the soft water...from last summer, on the West Branch of the East Canada Creek.
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I love this photo SG.
Thanks, Brad...That was from a last minute day trip with MDB, only a couple miles downstream from a dirt road crossing of the W Branch. I have a few more from that picture perfect day...when I get home.
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