Sandstone Falls Monochrome
by Jurgen Lorenzen
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Sandstone Falls Monochrome
Artist
Jurgen Lorenzen
Medium
Photograph - Photography
Description
The largest waterfall on the New River, Sandstone Falls, spans the river where it is 1500 feet wide. Divided by a series of islands, the river drops 10 to 25 feet.
Sandstone Falls marks the transition zone of the New River from a broad river of large bottomlands, to a narrow mountain river roaring through a deep boulder strewn V- shaped gorge. The falls form the dramatic starting line for the New Rivers final rush trough the New River Gorge to its confluence with the Gauley River to form the Kanawha River.
Established in 1978, New River Gorge National River was redesignated as New River Gorge National Park and Preserve in 2021. The park encompasses over 70,000 acres of land along 53 miles of the New River from Bluestone Dam to Hawk's Nest Lake.
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September 12th, 2016
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Comments (77)
Mike Lee 19 Days Ago
Wonderful image, Jurgen! You have my vote in the Lone Exposure Power and Beauty of Waterfalls in Black and White Contest.
Calvin Boyer
In addition to the banner, I am adding this more permanent recognition of its FEATURE on the homepage of A TREE OR TREES IN BLACK AND WHITE. I try mightily to feature only images that would be at home in a juried competition. No doubt that this image fits that bill. CONGRATULATIONS! And consider adding your image to DISCUSSIONS "Please post your featured photograph here" for greater, long-lasting visibility.
Jurgen Lorenzen
Kathi, thank you so much for the feature in the group SHOWCASING THE SOUTH AND MID ATLANTIC!
Steve Rich
Your work deserves to be FEATURED on the homepage of "The Meandering Photographer”. Please consider adding your photo to the "Feature History, The Meandering Photographer (Aug-Sept 2023)" active discussion thread. 8-23-2023
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