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The sun sets on a winter day over the Palouse Falls in Eastern Washington. The falls drop 198 feet - and yes, someone has gone over in a kayak!

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The sun sets on a winter day over the Palouse Falls in Eastern Washington. The falls drop 198 feet - and yes, someone has gone over in a kayak!

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edstilwell
 
edstilwell March 10, 2014
Beautiful image ... congratzz on your award!!
jeffzenner
jeffzenner March 11, 2014
Thank you! My first Featured award!
AlanJakarta
 
AlanJakarta March 11, 2014
Lovely sunset taken from a great perspective to show this vast area. Congratulations.
jeffzenner
jeffzenner March 11, 2014
Thanks! It's a unique landscape - you wouldn't expect this by the surrounding landscape!
ybuhac
 
ybuhac March 11, 2014
Great shot...
jeffzenner
jeffzenner March 11, 2014
Thanks - great water scenes on your page!
Rl1956
 
Rl1956 March 11, 2014
spectacular scene, congrats on your award
jeffzenner
jeffzenner March 11, 2014
Thank you! It's an amazing landscape!
JDLifeshots
 
JDLifeshots March 11, 2014
Great shot! Congrats.
jeffzenner
jeffzenner March 11, 2014
Thank you!
catini
 
catini March 11, 2014
Congrats on your feature!
jeffzenner
jeffzenner March 11, 2014
Thanks, excited that it was featured!
jeffzenner
jeffzenner March 11, 2014
Great images on your page!
santafake
 
santafake March 11, 2014
Beautiful shot. great job.
jeffzenner
jeffzenner March 11, 2014
Thanks!
jeffzenner
jeffzenner March 11, 2014
Looks like you're in the northwest based on your images?
robheath
 
robheath March 11, 2014
Fantastic shot, congrats on the feature!
jeffzenner
jeffzenner March 11, 2014
Thank you robheath!
jeffzenner
jeffzenner March 11, 2014
Great portraits!!
PhotoAlaska
 
PhotoAlaska March 11, 2014
very nice
jeffzenner
jeffzenner March 11, 2014
Thanks!
iceman2
 
iceman2 March 11, 2014
Beautiful image.Congrats!
jeffzenner
jeffzenner March 11, 2014
Thank you!
randybrown PRO+
 
randybrown March 11, 2014
Nicely done! I love Palouse Falls!
jeffzenner
jeffzenner March 11, 2014
Thanks! So do I - I've made many stops this year, iced over, moonlit, complete darkness (painted with light), snow, vivid sunsets, vibrant sunrises - I've seen so much there, I enjoy it! Dynamic scsne.
susannejordan
 
susannejordan March 11, 2014
Magnificently shot!!
Congrats!! :-)
jeffzenner
jeffzenner March 11, 2014
Thank you susannejordan! :)
GBloniarz
 
GBloniarz March 11, 2014
Marvelous POV! Great capture! Congrats!
jeffzenner
jeffzenner March 11, 2014
Thanks! I appreciate the comments GBloniarz!
Chrissimpson01
 
Chrissimpson01 March 11, 2014
Great composition of colour and subject
jeffzenner
jeffzenner March 11, 2014
Thank you! I've gone many times working images at all lights (sunrise, sunset, moonlight, etc!)
isstoossay PRO+
 
isstoossay March 11, 2014
One of my favorite places- too bad it's such a tight spot to get a good shot of- except, you did!
jeffzenner
jeffzenner March 11, 2014
Thanks, I try to go often! It's always very different (to me, anyway!) - 6 times this winter (stayed 3 nights) and they were all incredibly unique scenes!
jeffzenner
jeffzenner March 11, 2014
Awesome wildlife images!
pegleg Platinum
 
pegleg March 11, 2014
nice one on award
jeffzenner
jeffzenner March 11, 2014
Thanks pegleg!
nitti
 
nitti March 11, 2014
Awesome...congrats
jeffzenner
jeffzenner March 11, 2014
Thanks! Great images - and wow, a lot of awards!
rmr731 Platinum
 
rmr731 March 11, 2014
Stunning capture! Congrats on being featured!
jeffzenner
jeffzenner March 11, 2014
Thank you! I appreciate the comment, my first feature! :)
victoriajostes
 
victoriajostes March 11, 2014
outstanding!!!!!!
jeffzenner
jeffzenner March 11, 2014
Thanks! Great images - I like the Pritzker Pavilion!
toml721
 
toml721 March 11, 2014
I can't get enough of this shot !! EXCELLENT!! does it ever freeze solid ?? I love to see a falls do that.
jeffzenner
jeffzenner March 11, 2014
Thanks Tom! I was there a couple times this winter with 0-10 degree temps ... it got close! I have a couple pics on ViewBug from a sunrise 2 months earlier, here is one - www.viewbug.com/photo/5309405
jeffzenner
jeffzenner March 11, 2014
This one is just under 200ft and another closer to Seattle that I hit during the cold spell is about 268ft. www.viewbug.com/photo/7107771
shema PRO
 
shema March 11, 2014
fantastic shot, this is a place in the NW that I plan on going to and I saw the kayak video, that was something, you have an outstanding shot here!
jeffzenner
jeffzenner March 11, 2014
Thank you! It is interesting, I think it's so unexpected based on the surroundings ... almost like, what is this doing here?!
djensen
 
djensen March 11, 2014
Gorgeous shot, congrats on the feature!
jeffzenner
jeffzenner March 11, 2014
Thanks! Excited to be featured!
DanK
 
DanK March 11, 2014
Captivating capture Jeff. Well done!
jeffzenner
jeffzenner March 11, 2014
Thanks for your comment! It took a few trips to get this one!
wyominggal
 
wyominggal March 11, 2014
Beautiful! Congratulations on feature
jeffzenner
jeffzenner March 11, 2014
Thanks! Great to be featured!!
CGSPhotography
 
CGSPhotography March 11, 2014
Awesome work!
jeffzenner
jeffzenner March 11, 2014
Thank you!
rcscharf
 
rcscharf March 11, 2014
stunning shot! love the scale of it
jeffzenner
jeffzenner March 11, 2014
Thanks, it's a unique landscape!
carrietaylorphotography
 
carrietaylorphotography March 12, 2014
Absolutely stunning. You have incredible talent.
jeffzenner
jeffzenner March 12, 2014
Wow, thank you very much Carrie! I really appreciate the kind comments! Flattering and motivating! :)
NellasFotographyMalta
 
NellasFotographyMalta March 14, 2014
Wow very beautiful
jeffzenner
jeffzenner March 14, 2014
Thank you Nellas!!
prabhusinha
 
prabhusinha March 15, 2014
lovely
jeffzenner
jeffzenner March 16, 2014
Thanks!!
HaliSowle
 
HaliSowle March 15, 2014
Congratulations on your Featured! Well deserved, it's a beautiful shot! Gorgeous colors in the sky and the rocks. Is this a blend of different exposures? it has an amazing tonal range.
jeffzenner
jeffzenner March 16, 2014
Thank you!! Yes, this is a blend of 3 exposures - otherwise, the canyon walls are quite shaded. Appreciate the comments, greatly!
Sunshinesue58
 
Sunshinesue58 March 17, 2014
amazing
jeffzenner
jeffzenner March 18, 2014
Thanks, it's an awesome place - just getting designated "Official" waterfall of Washington this afternoon!
matej007
 
matej007 March 18, 2014
love it
jeffzenner
jeffzenner March 18, 2014
Thanks! I love going here - it's a beauty!
SteadyShutterPhotos
 
SteadyShutterPhotos March 19, 2014
two words, Simply Amazing !!!!
jeffzenner
jeffzenner March 19, 2014
Two back at ya ... THANK YOU! I really appreciate the kind comments!!
photobug
 
photobug March 24, 2014
incredible
jeffzenner
jeffzenner March 24, 2014
Thank you kindly!! Greatly appreciate the comment - and, for taking a moment to comment!!
mickeyherd
 
mickeyherd March 25, 2014
This is absolutly awesome
jeffzenner
jeffzenner March 26, 2014
Wow, thank you for the great comment!!
dgberry Platinum
 
dgberry April 05, 2014
Places like this don't really exist on Earth, do they?
jeffzenner
jeffzenner April 10, 2014
Sure is great when you find them!
Rl1956
 
Rl1956 April 30, 2014
congrats on being a finalist
jeffzenner
jeffzenner April 30, 2014
Thank you! I'm excited about this!
Arzhtatiana
 
Arzhtatiana April 30, 2014
Nice capture! Congratulations!
jeffzenner
jeffzenner April 30, 2014
Thank you, kindly! I appreciate the comment!
ArtQ
 
ArtQ May 01, 2014
Congrats on your finalist award.
jeffzenner
jeffzenner May 01, 2014
Thank you ArtQ!!
angellacrosby
 
angellacrosby May 08, 2014
One of my favorite places to visit! Wonder shot!!
jeffzenner
jeffzenner May 08, 2014
Thank you! It's a great place, isn't it!!
Images_By_Carlie
 
Images_By_Carlie October 10, 2014
WOW!
allenhoward PRO+
 
allenhoward November 13, 2014
I love the Palouse! A great shot!
jeffzenner
jeffzenner December 04, 2014
Thank you! Yes, I love the area too - luckily, I'm right close!
julianus
 
julianus December 04, 2014
Wonderful sight. And very fine shot.
jeffzenner
jeffzenner December 04, 2014
Thank you! I appreciate the comment - it is a wonderful sight! Amazing landscape, it's always a different view!
samanthaliddick
 
samanthaliddick December 29, 2014
too amazing
jeffzenner
jeffzenner March 11, 2015
Thank you!! (sorry for the delayed response!) It's a cool place!
RhondaMcD
 
RhondaMcD March 06, 2015
Fabulous timed exposure. Congratulations.
jeffzenner
jeffzenner March 11, 2015
Thanks!!
tomviggars
 
tomviggars March 19, 2015
Beautiful.
rogercampeau
 
rogercampeau March 21, 2015
Awesome photo !!!!
DocTom Platinum
 
DocTom March 28, 2015
Join the conversation. Add a comment or even better, a critique. Let's get better together!
DocTom Platinum
 
DocTom March 28, 2015
Great view of an awesome place! Voted
DexHortonPhotography
 
DexHortonPhotography May 11, 2015
Beautiful light! I am hoping to make it there sometime. I like your capture. Nice light and details. The details are very sharp.
jeffzenner
jeffzenner May 11, 2015
Thanks!! It's a unique place - it's great in the spring, higher runoff, more green on the hills and moderate temps for hiking. Winter can be unique too - been there a couple times when it's frozen! Thanks again!
AliAlzuhair
 
AliAlzuhair July 11, 2015
Amazing!
jeffzenner
jeffzenner September 10, 2015
Thank you! This is a great place to visit, always a unique view!
daniyyeln
 
daniyyeln August 30, 2015
Wow...awesome!
jeffzenner
jeffzenner September 10, 2015
Thanks!! I appreciate the comment!
gerpower
 
gerpower December 11, 2015
stunning landscape photography
jeffzenner
jeffzenner December 11, 2015
Thank you! What a kind compliment to receive! Much appreciated!!
JinnA
 
JinnA January 19, 2016
Just....speechless. Breath-taking. Thanks for sharing. Congrats. :)))
jeffzenner
jeffzenner January 21, 2016
Thanks SO much for the kind comments! I greatly appreciate it!!
swavzmarlicki Platinum
 
swavzmarlicki February 18, 2016
Great shot!!!
jeffzenner
jeffzenner February 18, 2016
Thank you! Thanks also for taking a moment to leave a comment on this!
bathsalt
 
bathsalt February 24, 2017
Amazing photo!!
jeffzenner
jeffzenner April 05, 2017
Thank you!!
isabeluffey
 
isabeluffey October 09, 2017
Beautiful picture
dellmckenzie Platinum
 
dellmckenzie January 25, 2020
Awesome capture.
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Behind The Lens

Location

This is Palouse Falls in Eastern Washington - the official state waterfall of Washington State!

Time

This was taken just as the sun was setting - since this was taken in late January, the sun was setting earlier in the day, around 5PM!

Lighting

While the skies were somewhat drab moments earlier, the clouds lit up as the sun reached the horizon bringing some great color to the scene!

Equipment

This was taken with a Canon 7D and the wide 10-22 lens. You can get right up to the edge of the cliff but you need a wide lens to capture the scene, including the falls, cliffs & canyon! And, I almost always use my Gitzo tripod on landscape shots!

Inspiration

Palouse Falls is a fascinating place - surrounded by a desert-like landscape, you drive through a pasture leading to the beauty of the Palouse River and Falls! The scene is unique each time I go - varying flows, iced over in the winter, roaring in the spring, a great swimming hole in the summer and a great place for night photography!

Editing

I do minimal processing- I did bracket my exposure since the area around the falls can be dark and shaded, I combined these to bring out the details in these areas.

In my camera bag

The contents of my bag - or back of my car vary by my destination! If I'm packing my gear, it's usually my Canon 5D Mark III with my various lenses, including my favorite 100-400 II. If I don't need to pack my gear, I always have my aerial rigs with me for a different perspective - a quadcopter and custom built hexacopter!

Feedback

Most importantly, patience! Just because the sky lacks interest one moment, it can change at any time! Watch the sky, clouds, sun & shadows to anticipate how things might change!

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