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Rock Creek Power Station
Rock Creek Power Station
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Camera: Nikon D70s
Lens: Nikon AF-S DX NIKKOR 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR II
Location: Feather River Canyon, Ca
Date: Nov 17, 2007
Aperture: f 6.3
ISO: 400
Shutter: 1/125
Galleries: Rural, Water
Date Uploaded: Nov 18, 2007

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Comments: 9
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 One of the many power stations along the Feather River.

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 12/01/2007 10:29:55 PM
I'm happy that I found this one. This is a very good scene, with man's construction transposed on a naturally beautiful place. Much to see and be interested in is included in this shot. Technically very good too. I like the lighting and processing. Good choice of shutter speed to show the speed of the discharge streams coming from the turbines.
 11/20/2007 12:50:22 AM
Very complex photo. POV and delivery of detail make it almost surreal; station stands out in a dark natural scape - dark trees, dark green blue river, slatey blue rocks on either side, all great elements. And so strong and sufficient in themselves that I would crop that bit of sky and sunlit treetops, or subdue them, although I know they provide context.
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 11/19/2007 08:36:59 PM
Nice! Love the rocks in the foreground and the fast water from the station. Really a lovely scene.
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 11/19/2007 07:13:55 PM
Like how the whiteness of the building and the water stand out from the rest of the relatively dark scenery. Rocks are great.
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 11/19/2007 03:00:17 PM
Originally posted by KarenNfld:
Good composition. Is that steam coming from under the station? It looks like water with a slow shutter, but the rest of the water doesn't have the same look.


That's not steam. It's high volume, high velocity water coming through the turbine to create electricity. Notice the pipes going up the hill behind the building? Those are carrying water dowm to the turbine from a higher source.
 11/19/2007 12:17:58 PM
Good composition. Is that steam coming from under the station? It looks like water with a slow shutter, but the rest of the water doesn't have the same look.
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 11/19/2007 11:17:05 AM
Think what i like most about this is the rocks in the fg.. AND the angle from which u took the shot..
Well alright lets cut the tree out in the front.. or trim it back..

Message edited by author 2007-11-19 11:18:08.
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 11/19/2007 10:41:55 AM
Beautiful....Makes me wish I were back home in Calif. for even just a week or so.
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 11/18/2007 11:29:33 PM
composition is good. my only nit is the small tree on the right. I keep saying I'm going to add limb cutters to my portable photography kit! I think they are needed on this tree.
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