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Jump Creek, Owyhee County

Since my first visit to Jump Creek in Southwestern Idaho courtesy of Trevor Schultz I have gone back innumerable times. I've hiked down to many sections of the canyon above the main waterfall during Spring, Fall and Winter (Summer is reserved for the mountains...). These are the photos that I've compiled over those many hikes.
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  • Small waterfall along Jump Creek. This section is above the main waterfall and took about 45 minutes to hike down to. There is another waterfall or equal height on the opposite side of the rock forming the right edge of this picture.

    Small waterfall along Jump Creek. This section is above the main waterfall and took about 45 minutes to hike down to. There is another waterfall or equal height on the opposite side of the rock forming the right edge of this picture.

  • This is a view above the section where the two small waterfalls are. Though nothing like the Southwest's slots this is a narrow section of canyon. The dark part of the canyon in the upper area of the picture is were the creek flows from.

    This is a view above the section where the two small waterfalls are. Though nothing like the Southwest's slots this is a narrow section of canyon. The dark part of the canyon in the upper area of the picture is were the creek flows from.

  • This is a different view of the same waterfall. The second waterfall is behind the rock and hidden. I especially like the smooth rock formed by the creek's flow.

    This is a different view of the same waterfall. The second waterfall is behind the rock and hidden. I especially like the smooth rock formed by the creek's flow.

  • The day I was out at Jump Creek was very very windy. Using my vari-ND filter I was able to take a 15 second exposure (F/16, ISO 200) so show the movement in the bunchgrass amidst the rocks.

    The day I was out at Jump Creek was very very windy. Using my vari-ND filter I was able to take a 15 second exposure (F/16, ISO 200) so show the movement in the bunchgrass amidst the rocks.

  • Yet another perspective using rocks as foreground anchors and capturing more of the creeks fluidity.

    Yet another perspective using rocks as foreground anchors and capturing more of the creeks fluidity.

  • This picture reminds me of many pictures I see of the Virgin River Narrows. I particularly like the deep cut in the canyon with the moss covered rock flanking either side.

    This picture reminds me of many pictures I see of the Virgin River Narrows. I particularly like the deep cut in the canyon with the moss covered rock flanking either side.

  • Single shot of the falls in December 2009.

    Single shot of the falls in December 2009.

  • Snow and ice along Jump Creek.

    Snow and ice along Jump Creek.

  • There were a significant amount of tumbleweeds along the trail and in the canyon. These two were frozen at the foot of the falls and provided a nice foreground.

    There were a significant amount of tumbleweeds along the trail and in the canyon. These two were frozen at the foot of the falls and provided a nice foreground.

  • Five shot panorama of the Jump Creek Falls.

    Five shot panorama of the Jump Creek Falls.

  • Two (landscape oriented) shot panorama of Jump Creek Falls.

    Two (landscape oriented) shot panorama of Jump Creek Falls.

  • Fall at Jump Creek.

    Fall at Jump Creek.

  • Jump Creek canyon in afternoon shade.

    Jump Creek canyon in afternoon shade.

  • Two shot (portrait oriented) of Jump Creek Falls. I prefer the other two shot pano since I had a different view and captured the breadth of the ice better.

    Two shot (portrait oriented) of Jump Creek Falls. I prefer the other two shot pano since I had a different view and captured the breadth of the ice better.

  • Fall leaves and moss on rocks along Jump Creek in Owyhee County, Idaho.

    Fall leaves and moss on rocks along Jump Creek in Owyhee County, Idaho.

  • A small waterfall along Jump Creek canyon. This is located above Jump Creek Falls, about a quarter to half mile back into the canyon.

    A small waterfall along Jump Creek canyon. This is located above Jump Creek Falls, about a quarter to half mile back into the canyon.

  • Matt and I hiked far back into the canyon. We access the beginning (seen in the middle of this photo) and walked down a short section since the creek was totally frozen.

    Matt and I hiked far back into the canyon. We access the beginning (seen in the middle of this photo) and walked down a short section since the creek was totally frozen.

  • Jump Creek frozen over with about two inches of snow on top.

    Jump Creek frozen over with about two inches of snow on top.

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  • Another smooth section of the canyon. Light was reflecting off the opposite wall casting warm light on this section.

    Another smooth section of the canyon. Light was reflecting off the opposite wall casting warm light on this section.

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    Matt and I hiked far back into the canyon. We access the beginning (seen in the middle of this photo) and walked down a short section since the creek was totally frozen.
    Jump Creek frozen over with about two inches of snow on top.
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