Pembroke Reversing Falls
by Jurgen Lorenzen
Title
Pembroke Reversing Falls
Artist
Jurgen Lorenzen
Medium
Photograph - Photography
Description
High tide at Pembroke Reversing Falls looks like a large, rushing river.
It's magic! Well, actually, it's just science. Maine has one of the most dramatic tidal changes in the country, and Pembroke Falls State Park might be the best place to see this in action.
Rising an average of 20 feet every 6.5 hours, the tide here sends water rushing in and out of Dennys Bay and Whiting Bay. This rush of water travels through the narrow area between Mahar Point and Falls Island to create what appears to be a waterfall that runs opposite the current.
The Reversing Falls (also called "Cobscook Falls") are formed as a result of a large rock ledge that makes it impossible for the water to move smoothly. During the incoming tide, this underwater activity creates a crazy waterfall, along with whirlpools and surprisingly high swells.
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March 19th, 2020
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Comments (26)
Jurgen Lorenzen
Holly, thank you so much for the feature in the group SEASONS OF THE TREES IN PHOTOGRAPHY!
Morris Finkelstein
Stunning Maine bayscape photograph with great moving waters, colors, light, and composition, Jurgen! F/L
Ron Long
Nice Jurgen, showing movement and giving us a science/geography lesson in a beautiful setting.
Allan Van Gasbeck
Congratulations! Your outstanding artwork has been chosen as a FEATURE in the “Long Exposure and Night Photography ” group on Fine Art America - You are invited to post your featured image to the featured image discussion thread as a permanent place to continue to get exposure even after the image is no longer on the Home Page.
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