7
Votes
Thomas Herbst's picture

Meramec Springs Falls

Long exposure of falls at Meramec Springs State Park.

Maramec Spring is located on the Meramec River in the east-central Ozarks of Missouri. The fifth largest spring in the state with an average discharge of 153 cubic feet (4.3 m3) of water per second, it is part of a karst topography within the Gasconade Dolomite with many springs and caves. Missouri conservation operates a trout hatchery and fishery at the spring. Ruins of the Meramec Iron Works are still visible at the site; its machinery was partly powered by the spring's waterflow. The spring was declared a National Natural Landmark in October 1971.

Log in or register to post comments
1 Comment

Thomas, When I saw the thumbnail of your image here I expected the information to say Iceland, I was totally surprised. Wonderful choice of long shutter speed flowing around those green islets of moss covered rocks. Nice balance of form, shapes and color. I like how you minimized the “fall” which appears to be some kind of modified spillway. Thanks well done image.