Little North Santiam River by Cosine
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Description
This is just downstream from where Opal Creek and another stream come together to form the Little North Santiam River. I loved the color of the water, although I have no idea why it's that color. What I do know is that it's really cold; we stopped and had lunch here on a 90 degree day. It felt good to cool off in the water, but I certainly couldn't stay in very long, and I didn't go past knee-deep.
More to come from this hike; thanks for stopping by and any comments.

Comments (30)
My guess is that it is unlikely to be algae because the water seems to flow quite fast. Still an amazing emerald hue. Well captured.
Wow, what a beautiful place!
EXCELLENT CAPTURE , COLORS & BEAUTIFUL !!!!!
wonderful capture and p.o.v
Oh that water looks so fresh! Beautiful setting and an excellent shot.
Wonderful image! :)
Amazing color of the water - excellent shot
Nice, refreshing picture, great colors!
fantastic image!
Wow, what a gorgeous spot. I was just thinking it looked so cool and refreshing when I read you said it was so cold. Still looks inviting. :)
Oh, that looks so cool and refreshing! And the green tint is especially inviting. Lovely stream and image. Around here the streams are muddy, you are so lucky to have such beautiful pure rivers and streams there.
Oh the water is transparency and its colors are superb!
I agree, the water color is stunning -- and so clear! I can well imagine how cold it is...great shot!
What a gorgeous color! Wonderful capture. The pov is quite engaging. Makes me want to be there!
wow what stunning color...and yes unsually if the water has this icy green it is icy...smile..
Refreshing! Beautiful water color. Maybe stones in the bottom cause this color.
I would've had to get in as well, it's just too inviting--though if it's that cold, I'd be out in a flash!! Beautiful colors!!
beautiful colors here, well done!
The clarity and color of this water is simply spectacular. What a wonderful shot of it. This looks like a perfect place for a lunch break.
Beautiful shot...
The color is so inviting. I love the clarity of the water. I don't see that in our rivers, streams and sloughs here. Fabulous, inviting shot.
It looks so inviting on a 90 degree day. I would at least be dipping a cloth in to cool off with.
Very beautiful work ............Lovely image!!!! ROBY
I've seen some pics from British Columbia with similar coloring. It's incredible! You would think it could glow in the dark :)
Beautiful capture ... I love all the colors ...
A nice place to cool off the heat. Beautiful shot. Aloha
I agree, it's lovely.
WOW!! Love the amarald water !! Excellent shot!!
I think the color of the water just shows how clear and clean it is, but I don't know. Great shot how ever. I'm going to find Little North Santiam River now. Thanks for the great shots.
Amazing colour of the water !!! An excellent shot !!! Well done !!!:)