Kip’s Comments - February 3, 2026 — LadagePhotography.com

Winter Waterfall Images (and more)

Before the sun was up this morning I was on my way to the waterfall closest to our home - the waterfall on a trout stream. Remembering my last visit and my inability to approach close, I packed chest waders today so I would be able to move withing range for more intimate images.

Even though I was wearing neoprene waders, the fact that the air temperature was 8-degrees and the water was whatever temperature trout streams are, meant my feet got cold… very cold. Even with my “Grandpa Socks” on my toes did not stay warm as I walked in snow and cold water to the falls. Still, I continued on and was able to record images I won’t be able to record any other time of year.

In the stream I noticed vivid green colors of aquatic vegetation. After researching my photos at home, it appears the plants are naturalized (invasive) species of European speedwell. These plants appear to be well established. That they are present is not a good thing. Maybe someone who knows plants better than me and two plant identification apps can tell me these are not European speedwell and are actually a native plant. I hope…