American River Size:16x24 and the sun on my

and the sun on my face

the real magic would come from the headlands

it was still dark out

earthy scent of spring

and wasn’t sure if he would get out early enough for us to make it

American River Size:16x24 and the sun on myGranite 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