the Basin for Holly (Erestorfan) by danapommet ()

Photography • Rural/Countryscapes • posted on Jul 12, 2015

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Description

One of my hikes in New Hampshire, was on the Pemi trail, which mostly followed the Pemigewasset River. One of the many water features along the river is called The Basin. The Basin is a 40 feet (12 meter) wide and 20 feet (6 meter) deep pothole (a term I took from one of the official websites) has been carved out of the granite base over about 13,000 years since the glaciers receded from this area. As you can see, the water pours down in the upper right and can go straight through on the right but in heavy rains and snow melting, the water swirls around and leaves on the lower left. This swirling action has created The Basin. It will zoom.

Thanks for stopping by, taking a look and for all your previous favs and comments. They are very much appreciated.

Dana

Image Comments (27)

Faemike55 () 8:32PM | Sun, 12 July 2015

Fabulous landscape words escape me on this

Richardphotos () 9:13PM | Sun, 12 July 2015

so many places like this can not be driven to. get out the boots and walk! outstanding capture

MrsRatbag () 9:14PM | Sun, 12 July 2015

Wow, that's an amazing natural feature! Wonderful shot!

RodS () 10:54PM | Sun, 12 July 2015

Amazing the power of water - especially over 13K years! Great shot - I'm sure Holly will love it - Mike too....

giulband () 11:58PM | Sun, 12 July 2015

Very very beautiful picture that give me a sense of peace !!

durleybeachbum () 12:15AM | Mon, 13 July 2015

Absolutely astounding and so dramatic!

jayfar () 12:40AM | Mon, 13 July 2015

A great zoom and a wonderful phenomenon Dana. BTW, that was me on the right !!!! Lol.

danapommet () replied at 10:09PM Mon, 13 July 2015

I knew that you were out there someplace Jeff but I kept watching for you on the left! :o)

mtdana () Online Now! 1:21AM | Mon, 13 July 2015

Amazing area - looks very slippery!!!

danapommet () replied at 10:11PM Mon, 13 July 2015

The granite rock is worn very smooth but the stone was dry that day and not slippery! Also good hiking boots also helped!

blinkings () 1:30AM | Mon, 13 July 2015

Beautiful. Are people able to jump in?

danapommet () replied at 10:13PM Mon, 13 July 2015

It was tempting Andrew but water runs through there very fast and a rocky ride down stream!

Katraz () 1:35AM | Mon, 13 July 2015

A very impressive place looks well worth the hike to see.

SunriseGirl () 2:52AM | Mon, 13 July 2015

Oh my goodness...another place to add to my bucket list. Thanks for sharing this spectacular scene.

Jean_C () 3:21AM | Mon, 13 July 2015

A very interesting effect of water erosion, superb capture, Dana!

Leije () 3:51AM | Mon, 13 July 2015

This natural basin is really amazing, interesting infos and superb capture, Dana !

eekdog () 7:26AM | Mon, 13 July 2015

Zoom is super on his great shot, Dana.

jmb007 () 7:50AM | Mon, 13 July 2015

bel endroit

CavalierLady () 8:40AM | Mon, 13 July 2015

Isn't nature magnificent?! Wonderful how the water swirls around this rock. A great find and well captured, Dana.

pat40 () 9:06AM | Mon, 13 July 2015

Impressive landscape

jendellas () 9:57AM | Mon, 13 July 2015

Nature is amazing, beautiful capture. xxx

MagikUnicorn () Online Now! 12:31PM | Mon, 13 July 2015

LOVE IT Gorgeous erosion....we have some place look like this here :) Take a look this short 2 min video from one of the most exotic place in QUEBEC ) You need to see this on your next trip up here :) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dAdnBDtAYFs

danapommet () replied at 8:26PM Mon, 20 July 2015

A fantastic video - THANKS - rushing water is so powerful!

junge1 () 3:55PM | Mon, 13 July 2015

Great capture and information Dana. Yes Dana, the museum has both, a SR-71 and a space shuttle!

0rest4wicked () 4:04PM | Mon, 13 July 2015

Holly will love this Dad! Water is such a powerful presence in every aspect!!!

Erestorfan () 6:12PM | Mon, 13 July 2015

Oh wow, Dana!! This is such a beautiful capture of the Basin!! I just love this place. Not sure why. And I love how cool it feels standing at the edge of it! It is just such a wonderful, almost magical place...not only the Basin but the surrounding area, with the beautiful streams and beautiful trees. Thanks SO much for sharing this beautiful picture! I will be adding it to my favs!!!