As a photographer, I am always on the lookout for beautiful locations, and this spot is one I had bookmarked in my brain for the right moment. Many times, I will just drive around looking for opportunities, and this particular evening I saw the potential building in the way the clouds were positioned in the sky, and the angle the sun would probably hit them. I headed to this locale to look things over and after coming across a no trespassing sign at the edge of the public parking area located across the river from the farm, I decided I would put on my hip waders and venture into the water directly from the lot. I had to traverse slick rocks for about a hundred yards to get to this point in the river. All the while I was thinking about all my past experiences with water, and maybe this was not a great idea after all. As I got to the final spot where the reflection looked good, The water was about 6 inches from the top of my hip waders, and I was getting slightly nervous as a slip would mean big trouble for my gear. I mounted a wide-angle on the camera and had it locked to the tripod before I set out, and had my loaded camera backpack on my back, which has to weigh 40 plus pounds, so any misstep can get dicey real quick. The sunset materialized nicely and the water was really pushing against my tripod legs, so I shot a series as things kept building, till everything faded and I made my slow and deliberate way back to shore. Sometimes going the extra mile yields images that others can’t get or are too lazy to try, and I take pride in giving it my all.
Donald Reese Photography 
Great effort for an awesome picture! You should be proud!
Thanks a lot
Gorgeous.
Many thanks
Amazing picture, and an inspirational amount of risk. Wow, I don’t know if I would have been bold enough to wade out with all my geer. Kudos!
I had a few moments on the way that made me wonder. Thanks
beautiful and loved the sky!
Thanks, enjoyed viewing your portfolio as well
Great image from a great effort, Donald. I’ve come close to filling the hip boots a couple of times and move ridiculously slow when in the water….did fall once in a stream with the tripod held over my head as I fell. Anyway, this is really quite nice and good that you remembered the spot and were there at just the right time.
I have had a few of those moments myself. My latest hip waders have a felt pad on the bottom,which really helps on slick rocks. thanks
Breathtaking!
Glad you liked it.
I don’t know how you could of made this picture any more beautiful. Simpler times. Great times. Farm life. How can you beat it! 🙂
Thank you for your kind words.
Wow! Definitely worth the effort. And thanks for sharing the experience of capturing the image. Gives the experience of viewing it more depth. Well done!
Hopefully I can share more stories of my escapades in the future. I have a bunch. thank you
Donald,
Hip waders in the car? Wow, you really are prepared for any eventuality! Glad you were able to wade out and back safely 🙂 Well worth the effort, in my estimation – you ended up with a super image! I love it. ~Kyle
There have been many god images I have gotten with those simple little waders.If you use foot warmers,they also can be great in snow to keep you dry and warm. thanks a lot
Beautiful photo. Well worth the extra effort.
Maralee
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Thanks Maralee
A great image cannot tell you anything about the efforts made by the photographer in making the shot. Thanks to your back story, we know about this one—–well done.
Thanks, I am honored that people take time to read my stories.
Congrats!!
You’ve a nice portfolio!!
Greetings from Mexico
Thanks Ernesto