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Bull Sluice

© Courtenay Vanderbilt

Bull Sluice

Uploaded: July 25, 2011

Description

Class 4+ rapids on the Chattooga River. Designated a Wild and Scenic River, it is strictly maintained in it's natural state by the U.S. Forestry Service.

Exif: F Number: 11, Exposure Bias Value: 0.00, ExposureTime: 1/100 seconds, Flash: did not fire., ISO: 400, White balance: Manual white balance, FocalLength: 16.00 mm, Model: NIKON D700

Comments

Carolyn M. Fletcher level-classic July 25, 2011

Ah, the great outdoors! Now if it would just cool down enough to go out in it! #1395802

Mary Timman July 25, 2011

Fabulous action shot and great effects! #9552800

Tammy M. Anderson level-deluxe July 25, 2011

Beautiful scene and capture, Courtenay. #9552826

Marilyn Cornwell July 25, 2011

Wonderful action image Courtenay! #9552836

Janet McNeil level-classic July 25, 2011

Hi neighbor!! Beautiful capture - love the pop of red!! #9552841

Jeff Robinson level-deluxe July 25, 2011

What a rush - Looks like the place to be! Excellent comp, pov and capture! #9552881

Ron McEwan July 25, 2011

Beautiful country, excellent action Courtenay WTG #9552935

Danny B. Head July 25, 2011

Great action on the Chattooga! Do I hear banjo music? #9552963

Gina Cormier July 25, 2011

Excellent action capture! #9552970

Robert R. Goodman July 25, 2011

Hi Courtenay,That is a place I would like to be today.Beautiful capture my friend!!!! #9552971

Linda D. Lester level-classic July 25, 2011

This water felt so good! I could see my feet so I didn't mind putting them in. :) Great capture and lots of fun! #9553048

Monnie Ryan July 25, 2011

Wonderful action capture, Courtenay! The water looks cool, but don't think I'd be brave enough to attempt this! #9553066

Jack Ryan July 25, 2011

Great location...beautiful image! #9553117

Chris Schlosser July 25, 2011

What a beautiful river. Awesome capture, Courtenay! #9553343

Stefania Barbier level-classic July 25, 2011

fantastic outdoors capture! #9553401

Stephen Zacker July 25, 2011

Like the scale and that splash of Red #9553567

Shelly A. Van Camp level-classic July 25, 2011

Beautiful capture!! #9553659

Mike Clime July 25, 2011

Pretty capture and nice treatment, Courtenay! Sure looks inviting! #9553701

Claudia Kuhn level-classic July 25, 2011

Beautiful river scene Courtenay, love your perspective #9553802

Anita Hogue July 25, 2011

An absolutely fabulous action shot, Courtenay! Wonderful colors and clarity!
#9553885

Leslie McLain level-classic July 25, 2011

An amazing action shot, Courtenay. #9554010

Jack Gaskin July 25, 2011

Found my way OUT OF THE GARAGE after 7hrs
Glad I checked in great shot makes you want to grab a Kayak and give it a shot.

Happy Shooting
Jack
#9554053

Kitty R. Rodehorst-Hanna July 25, 2011

It looks terrifing to me, Courtenay! LOL fantastic capture of this guy shooting the rapids! :-) k #9554084

Ann H. Belus level-deluxe July 25, 2011

Awesome capture, Courtenay! #9554181

Susan Weisensel July 25, 2011

I'm more like the person in a tube floating down a slow moving river.
This is reall a great action shot. #9554213

Carol Eade level-addict July 25, 2011

This is beautiful, Courtenay...is this near Highlands, NC? #9554269

Heather Loewenhardt level-classic July 25, 2011

Wonderful outdoor action shot with a magnificent landscape. #9554463

Mary Dimitriw level-deluxe July 25, 2011

Great action in this beautiful, colorful comp! Love it Courtenay! #9554489

Ken Smith level-classic July 26, 2011

I've heard about that river...wild is right. Did you take a ride?? #9555046

Daniella Puente July 26, 2011

Wonderful scenery and love how the red contrasted with the nature :) beautiful photo! #9555642

Patrick Rouzes level-classic July 26, 2011

A spectacular scene captured with wonderful colors, tones, textures, perspective, comp & mood! Lovely image, Courtenay! #9555654

Randy D. Dinkins level-classic July 26, 2011

Looks challenging indeed, I usually like to stick to solid ground with my camera in hand :). #9556400

Avril Young July 27, 2011

terrific action shot, such beautiful scenery too...beautiful Courtenay.. #9556890

Debra R. Harder July 28, 2011

Awesome capture, Courtenay! Excellent composition, details and exposure. Looks like an exciting ride! jsb #9560609

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