Water, water everywhere

Determined not to let the whole weekend pass by without pictures, I drove to my favourite creek for more water photography. It has been raining non-stop since Wednesday night but today it was just foggy and light drizzle at most. Rain or no rain, it sure was wet – the forest was absolutely soaked.

First I headed downstream, but I discovered very soon that it was a bad idea. The moss covered rocks were treacherous and the forest was thick, so it was not only difficult to get anywhere but also difficult to find a clean view of the creek. Grass is greener on the other side, so I went back, crossed the bridge and found out that the other side was only marginally easier. I was almost relieved to see the creek flow into a wetland area which forced me to turn back. Back on the bridge, I decided to go upstream on the left side (I had done right side last weekend) and again I found the going very tough indeed. Despite the rain gear, I was getting drenched but the camera was safe in the backpack so I headed on. When I had come far enough to see the opening to the lake where the creek starts, I decided to turn back. It was madness to have come this far – all the slippery rocks and the crevices between them, hidden by moss and leaves. The rotten tree branches that break when you grip them so you can’t trust anything for support. The water dripping down from the trees showering you with every touch. And only a fraction of the photo ops I had seen last weekend – too much water now!

When I got back to the car, the backpack was a big mess. I had to remove a couple of small slugs from my jacket sleeve and bits of spruce that had gotten under my collar. Water, mud, needles, branches… wet as I was, I was sure looking forward to soaking myself in a warm bath!

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