Old Albatross

This site is dedicated to waterfalls, mountains, an old aviators memories, with lots of poetic liberties, some just plain made up, and interesting places to visit.

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Top Of THe Veil2412 viewsBridal Veil is located in DuPont Forest and is a very high falls and with normal waters spreads over a large cascade. The top of the falls, shown here, is where the movie Hunger Games was made.

Only gave it a * rating but, that is to the bottom and expect a 4 plus hike on a good road.

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csx Approaches Railtrail2411 viewsAt the end of what, at one time, was the Coeburn, Va. spur,a CSX train turns the curve and away from the Guest River Gorge.
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Our first English crew member2411 viewsWhat a delight! Gordon is a farmer from England and in very good shape. Hiked to Sill Branch and Pine Ridge Falls with us.

Not all Englishmen are from London. We have a lot in common, both being from farms.
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2410 views4 views Montmerency Falls just outside Quebec City. Note the even crest of the falls.A hydroelectric dam was built across thetop.

A foot bridge is located just below the falls and you can see the city from there as your walk across. For more information http://www.viator.com/Quebec-City-attractions/Montmorency-Falls-Park/d626-a966
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Overhang2408 viewsThe overhang above BJ's head go another 90 ft. out of camera field.

More typical Guest River.
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Curtain 2407 views
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Forest Service2407 viewsMet this man at the Catawba Falls, NC trail head.

I'll use him to just say thanks to the U.S. Forest Service for all their work on our trails.
Because of their work we have access to one of the worlds great resources, the United States Forest.

If he lets me know his name I'll make him a CREW MEMBER, a distinction most try to avoid.
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Katrin2407 viewsMet this young lady returning from Splash Dam Falls.

A recent college graduate and new to the area. She checked in here so she is now a crew member.

Talk about Beauty And The Beast!
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Where no albatross will fly2406 viewsFrom the bottom of the gorge, looking up stood two old birds, Lou and I.
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Down Low2406 viewsStill a little sun to the right of the falls. Probably should have used a variable density filter on that area.
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Falls On Brogden Creek**2405 viewsBack off and just shoot. All I needed was my recliner.
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Worn Rock2404 views
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