The Potomac River at Great Falls is a photograph by Mark VanDyke which was uploaded on August 16th, 2012.
The Potomac River at Great Falls
Great Falls is a series of waterfalls and cascades along the Potomac River. The result of the fall line--a transitional zone from the Appalachian... more
by Mark VanDyke
Title
The Potomac River at Great Falls
Artist
Mark VanDyke
Medium
Photograph
Description
Great Falls is a series of waterfalls and cascades along the Potomac River. The result of the fall line--a transitional zone from the Appalachian Piedmont to the Coastal Plain--Great Falls is a dynamic landscape of truly wild natural scenery. Only fifteen miles or so upstream of Washington D.C., Great Falls National Park is a must-see natural landmark for tourists to the area. The Park is also considered a disjointed unit of the George Washington Memorial Parkway.
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August 16th, 2012
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Comments (20)
Mark VanDyke
Thanks so much, Bob! I grew up nearby and used the park to hike, walk the dogs, mountain bike, etc. as a kid. Now, I've turned the lens on it when I can and definitely find it to be an exciting place to photograph, as you said!
Bob Christopher
Hi Mark...I like your image. An exciting place to visit and photograph and you have done well here...Cheers Bob f/v
Sharon Mau
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Sharon Mau
. . ★ . . beautiful work Mark . . . ★ . . http://fineartinternational.com/groups/dimensions.html
Paul Svensen
Great shot Mark, I normally would not allow a river shot but the water in this makes up a greater part of the image and it is the right time of day.
Mark VanDyke
And thank you, Paul, for the feature! I accidently checked the seascape group! This is not necessarily a seascape proper, but this is the fault line where the Piedmont transitions to Coastal, and the Potomac River does spill into Chesapeake Bay not far from here!
Mark VanDyke
Thanks, Linda! Yep! Had to get out into the river a touch to grab this vantage point--mostly hopping on rocks to keep my feet dry. That is what makes this shot hard--getting the water levels right to get to where you need to be! I appreciate the good words!
Linda Galok
Thank you for sharing this in the Awe Factor group. I don't know where you were standing when you took this shot but I'm guessing your feet got wet? f/v
Serge Skiba
Powerful yet so peaceful.
Mark VanDyke replied:
I appreciate the good words, Serge! It is a really neat place for it's proximity to Washington DC. So wild, yet surrounded by heavy development; definitely a peaceful place for nature lovers amidst the hustle and bustle of everyday life.
Jennifer Allen
The water movement is amazing! I love all the textures!
Mark VanDyke replied:
Thanks, Jennifer! This was a shot that I wanted for years and was very excited to finally get!