Log Hallow Falls
Beautiful falls of WNC
Beautiful falls of WNC
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Location
This is Log Hallow Falls. A beautiful waterfall nestled in Pisgah National Forest near Brevard, North Carolina.Time
It was on a cloudy day late in the evening.Lighting
I was taking photos of waterfalls and only getting big white blurs. So, I researched on how to take better photos of waterfalls. What I learned was early morning light, late in the evening light or cloudy days were the best. So I choose late evening on a cloudy day for this practice. I was so wowed by this shot. I never expect a good shot of a waterfall in bright sun light anymore. Kevin Adams, author of "North Carolina Waterfalls" even stated at one of his presentations "I shoot waterfalls in the rain." Of coarse I can't afford to risk my gear.Equipment
I used my Canon T3i, a tripod and the kit lens. I was just starting out so I did not have the convenience of a polarizing or ND filter. I have since obtained a wide angle lens and #8 neutral density filter I use more now.Inspiration
I live in a land of waterfalls and beautiful landscapes. I have enjoyed photography since I was a teen. So I hike trails around Western North Carolina and always take my camera. There were so many waterfalls, I begin to do the "Carolina Mountain Club Waterfall Challenge (WC 100). This challenge was presented by Jack Fitzgerald. I met other hikers and we shared photos. This inspired me to take even better photos. I also purchased Kevin Adam's book and said "If I try, I can do that." Now it is my hobby. I just love reading, watching you-tube and going out and practice, practice, and more practice.Editing
I haven't gotten into post -processing yet. This was at the beginning of my DSLR shooting, so if anything was done it would have been cropping. I do think post-processing will be in my future though. Just enjoy learning my camera for now.In my camera bag
I have my Canon T6i body, My Olympus OM-D 10 mark 11 body and my Olympus Stylus point and shoot. For lens I have my Canon EFS 10-18 wide angle, Canon EFS 18-135 for the Canon and the M.zuiko digital 40-150 and M.zuiko 14-42 for the Olympus. I have polarizing and neutral density filters for each. I carry a tripod, extra card and extra batteries for each. A remote shutter release. Rain gear for me and camera's. I also have a small cleaning pack (ie brush, cloth and wipes.) This sounds like a lot, but it fits in my backpack well with the tripod attached to the bottom.Feedback
A tripod is a must with the silk look of the waterfall. Hand holding is very difficult with the slow shutter speed. Early morning, late evening and cloudy days are best for the lighting. Make sure you focus on something besides the waterfall to make your surroundings in focus. Read and watch you-tube on your subject before going out. Then go out and have fun with your practice.
