American River Size:16x24 The snow stopped around 3pm

The snow stopped around 3pm

and I was getting real discouraged

and when I turned around to go pack up my tripod

I made the short hike down to the river to find my spot

and the sun on my face

American River Size:16x24 The snow stopped around 3pmGranite Creek Trail, a 4,000 foot plunge down into the North Fork American River, and a brutal climb out. I set off with one goal: to capture the hidden beauty of the canyon. Once I reached the bottom, I found the perfect camp spot beside a crystal clear swimming hole. The water was cold and refreshing after the hot hike. I swam for a while with my goggles and underwater camera taking in all the beauty underneath that hardly anyone probably sees. As I