Steephead Ravine Stream 2

Steephead Ravine Stream 2: Boulders sit in the stream at the bottom of a steephead ravine in the bluffs and ravines region of the Apalachicola River basin near Bristol, Florida.

© Scott Holstein - All rights reserved.

To license this image, please contact me.

$60.00$2,999.00

More Information About This Image:


The Making of Steephead Ravine Stream 2

While out venturing with my camera, shooting landscape photography near the bluffs and ravines region of the Apalachicola River basin, I discovered a small stream that had eaten away at the limestone over time, creating a ravine with steep banks on its way to the river. I found a way down into the creek, set up my tripod, and made the landscape image Steephead Ravine Stream 2.

While most stream valleys form from surface water carrying away sediment from the top layer, Florida State Parks describes the formation of steephead ravines as being due to clear, filtered ground water emerging through porous sand, in the form of a spring or seepage, onto a sloping surface. It removes sediment from the bottom of the slope, causing the sand above to slump down and be carried away by the steephead stream. This action means steephead ravines are continuously lengthening as the seeping water erodes them from the bottom up.

Florida State Parks also describes the habitat created by steephead streams as being a unique and sheltered habitat for many specially adapted and delicate species of animals and plants. Steephead ravines remain much cooler during the heat of summer due to their depth and heavily shaded overstory, creating a great habitat for animals such as frogs and salamanders to thrive.


Print Options:

Fine Art Prints

Our fine art prints are archival quality, made with pigment inks printed on smooth matte paper. These prints require matting and framing. Learn more about our fine art prints.

Gallery Wraps

Our hand-crafted gallery wraps are constructed with fine art canvas stretched over a wooden frame and arrive ready-to-hang. Learn more about our canvas gallery wraps.

Metal Prints

Our vivid, glossy metal prints are made with high-quality aluminum and appear to float out from the wall 1-5/16″. They do not need to be framed and arrive ready-to-hang. Learn more about our metal prints.

Subscribe to my mailing list

Stay informed with the occasional update delivered straight to your inbox!

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.