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Black Canyon Part 2

© Denny E. Barnes
Deluxe Website: debarnesphotography.com

Black Canyon Part 2

Uploaded: March 08, 2011

Description

Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park, Colorado.
"Some are longer, some are deeper, some are narrower, and a few have walls as steep," writes geologist Wallace Hansen. "But no other canyon in North America combines the depth, narrowness, sheerness and somber countenance of the Black Canyon of the Gunnison."
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f3.6 1/320 ISO 50

Exif: F Number: 3.6, Exposure Bias Value: 0.00, ExposureTime: 1/320 seconds, Flash: did not fire, compulsory flash mode, ISO: 50, White balance: Manual white balance, FocalLength: 68.00 mm, Model: KODAK P850 ZOOM DIGITAL CAMERA

Comments

Denny E. Barnes level-deluxe March 08, 2011


Rivers are rare in this region. Where one does occur, diversity of life enlivens the landscape. Riverside at the canyon bottom here are river birch, boxelder, willow, serviceberry and cottonwood trees. These create food and aquatic shelter for insects, birds, and mammals, sheltering even fish and aquatic mammals that can live nowhere else. This national park hosts other wildlife, ranging from weasel and badger to cougar and bears.

The canyon is 48 miles long and the river drops an average of 96 feet per mile. In one two-mile stretch it drops 480 feet. At Warner Point the gorge is 2,772 feet deep. If I remember right the drive to the bottom is about 7 miles long and a 16% grade down. It's steep and gives the brakes a workout. My wife wasn't too sure about going to the bottom..LOL..
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Monnie Ryan March 08, 2011

Wow, that's a steep incline - and I'd think it would put an almost worse strain on the car to come back up! This is quite a place, and one I didn't know a thing about. Beautiful scenes, Denny! #9279852

Jack Ryan March 08, 2011

Terrific POV and comp...in all three photos. What a beautiful location...and what beautiful photos...all three. Interesting info is an added plus. Very well done, Denny! #9279934

Ron McEwan March 08, 2011

I have to go back out there and get down in there. Great shots and info Denny Thanks #9280046

Robert R. Goodman March 08, 2011

Hi Denny,Beautiful capture my friend.That road looks like it would be fun to drive my friend.Excellent set of images!!!! #9280176

Mike Clime March 08, 2011

Terrific series of captures, Denny! Was there about 24 years ago. #9280198

John Connolly March 08, 2011

I am impressed by your graphic images of this awesome gorge Denny, and thanks for all the information! Stunning work, my friend! #9280253

Denny E. Barnes level-deluxe March 08, 2011

Thanks ever so much Monnie, Jack, Ron, Bobby, Mike and John! #9280264

Tammy Espino March 08, 2011

Don't think I would want to slip!!! Awesome captures :) #9280556

Kerry Hill March 08, 2011

Fantastic captures of a beautiful place Denny, awesome work! #9280817

Ray Thoms March 09, 2011

Looks and sounds like an amazing place Denny...yes your car would have to be in good shape to make that drive..... #9281329

Denny E. Barnes level-deluxe March 09, 2011

Thank you very much Tammy, Kerry and Ray! #9282231

Marty Straub March 10, 2011

What a great tour with outstanding photos and comment, Denny. Man, now I have to add this spot to my hopeful destinations. #9284162

Denny E. Barnes level-deluxe March 10, 2011

Thank you, Marty! #9284514

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