Bridal Veil Falls
by Nick Boren
Title
Bridal Veil Falls
Artist
Nick Boren
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Photograph - Photograph - Digital
Description
Keystone Canyon Valdez, Alaska by caspita
When driving into Valdez, you pass through Keystone Canyon. It is a place of spectacular waterfalls, magnificent geology and fascinating history. Keystone Canyon at miles 14 through 17 on the Richardson Highway.
From 1910 to 1916, copper and gold mining flourished in the Valdez area. There were attempts to build a railroad through the canyon and into the copper country. Rival railroad corporations fought a gun battle in the canyon to secure a right-of-way-north of valdez. A tunnel, which was built at the time, can still be seen as you drive through the canyon.
You can raft or kayak the Lowe River. You can also climb the magnificent, steep-sided, rock walls. During the winter the canyon is a popular place for ice climbing. The Valdez Goat Trail is a great place to hike. It is located at mile 13.5 in Keystone Canyon, and begins at the Bridal Veil Falls turnout.
The best known falls are Horsetail Falls and Bridal Veil Falls.
The road inclines to Thompson Pass just beyond the falls.
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March 15th, 2013
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Comments (19)
Debbie Portwood
What a beautiful scene!! Fantastic capture!! v/f
Nick Boren replied:
I'm pleased that you like my Alaska waterfall image Debbie and thanks so much for commenting on it. :-)
Anne-Elizabeth Whiteway
Nick, This is another great image from you. The waterfall looks so fresh and like white satin. The surroundings look luscious too. F/V
Nick Boren replied:
I'm so glad you like it Anne... it sure was a blessing to be able to see and photograph this beautiful waterfall.. :-) Thanks so much for your comments on it. :-)
Laurie Search
Ahhhh.....such a beauty, Nick!!!!! :)))
Nick Boren replied:
I'm glad it had you Ahhhing Laurie... lol... and thanks so much for your wonderful comment. :-)
Heidi Smith
Perfect exposure, Nick! f/v
Nick Boren replied:
Thanks so much Heidi... I'm very happy you like this Alaska waterfall image. I happened to have perfect lighting for this scene that day so it made the exposure a little easier to get. ;-)
Tessa Fairey
This is just so beautiful Nick! Love the silky waterfall! You really do visit some beautiful places! v/f
Nick Boren replied:
I appreciate your comments very much Tessa... and yes I do visit some beautiful areas... but none match the beauty of Alaska.... I wish everyone had the chance to visit there. They would come away changed forever.... :-)
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