Mountain Stream - GSMNP, NC
Roadside Mountain Stream – GSMNP, NC

Adopt the pace of Nature; her secret is patience.” – Ralph Waldo Emerson

Sometimes we can capture natures dance in photography by extending our attention span with longer exposures. What would a mountain visit be without at least one extended time exposure photo of a running stream or waterfall — here’s my submission from this trip, I didn’t want to break some unwritten rule.

In mountain valleys roads are often build along streams or rivers. So for this image it was a simple matter to pull over and set up camera with tripod for this 1/4 sec exposure. When those formalities were over, it was then time to sit quietly upon a rock beside this very stream for a longer exposure with my other imaging device, my mind.

When you empty your mind near natures beauty it’s amazing what it will fill back up with.

Have a good weekend!

5 Comments
Oldest
Newest Most Voted
Inline Feedbacks
View all comments
don
don
14 years ago

A beautiful stream dashing its way over the rocks. Fine speed for the exposure. I like the longer exposure involving the mind. Nice!

Monte Stevens
14 years ago

I’m glad you didn’t break that rule. And, you are so right, nature with it’s slower pace and gentle sounds, is one of our best healer and filler-uppers, that we have. It’s my medication for my physical, spiritual and mental needs. When I miss a dose, I feel the effect.

Beautiful image. I can almost hear the stream.

Mark
14 years ago

Beautiful image Earl. To me, it is very rhythmic.