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Photo "Source of Takkakaw falls"

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Source of Takkakaw falls

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Jim Griffin add to favorites

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As promised, here is the source for Takkakaw falls. In winter, the waterfall is frozen solid
In late spring, as the warming temperatures melt snowfall on the high peaks above the Yoho Valley, the icicles break off and crash to the valley floor.

As summer wears on, climbing temperatures and the blazing sun melt the top layers of the Wapta Icefield's glaciers which directly feed the falls.

Deep into the fall, the waterfall slows to a mere whisper of it's late-summer self, and during the below-freezing nights, large columns of ice form on the cliffs. But subjected to the warmth of the autumn sun, these columns break off the cliffs and thunder down to the rocks at the base of the falls, providing a spectacular daily show for fall visitors.

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Fri 29 Sep 2006 23:21

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Billy Holmes #1 Fri 29 Sep 2006 23:41

Excellent photo Jim ! The notes again are great !

Robert H #2 Sat 30 Sep 2006 00:22

very nice image Jim, and thank you for your description of the falls.

Elena HL #3 Sat 30 Sep 2006 18:15

Wondeful mountain view! Best regards, my friend!

Avraham Koloyarski #4 Sun 1 Oct 2006 01:23

Great view!!!Nicely done!!!

Berenice Kauffmann Abud - AFIAP #5 Sun 1 Oct 2006 04:14

Great composition of a wonderful view!!!!!
Congrats, my friend!

Teemu Koppa #6 Sun 8 Oct 2006 13:16

Beautiful view!
Excellent composition and colours!

silvia marmori #7 Tue 10 Oct 2006 15:13

wow.. i imagine when they break off!!..
such a place.. and such a capture, jim!