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Fire and Ice

Fire and Ice

Early light illuminates the cavernous walls of Cascade Falls near Durango, Colorado, contrasted with bitter cold ice formed by the rushing water of Lime Creek....
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Early light illuminates the cavernous walls of Cascade Falls near Durango, Colorado, contrasted with bitter cold ice formed by the rushing water of Lime Creek.
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NIKON D800

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Aperture f/16 ISO 100 Shutter 13/1 Focal Length 700/10

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Feb, 2016

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this is an absolutely gorgeous capture! Worthy of framing!

Been to Durango many times but have never seen this. Your photo makes me want to put this at the top of my bucket list!

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Awesome title for this one.

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What an awesome shot!

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