close iframe icon
approved icon DavesAdventures avatar
DavesAdventures
Banner

Water Falls



behind the lens badge

Tom Branch Falls in the Deep Creek area in Bryson City NC. Have comments or suggestions? Feel free to share and I would love to hear from you.
Dave ...
Read more

Tom Branch Falls in the Deep Creek area in Bryson City NC. Have comments or suggestions? Feel free to share and I would love to hear from you.
Dave
Read less

Views

825

Likes

Awards

Featured
Contest Finalist in National Parks Photo Contest
Peer Award
diegoscaglione davidjprosser Tudorof billmartin_2615 djalmaarmelin ileanaandreagmezgavinoser keithart +47
Superb Composition
Alexandra_Shi RobynC HGrasser BluRaePhoto Chefloves2cook jessegodwin Emilybrand +28
Top Choice
leckie45 julesmiller ivanfurman Rui_Santos LondonMcCormick jameshowie renomike +9
Outstanding Creativity
nicoleferrantesleyzak amycovolo Sunray didierdebruyn_1786 GGwathney pikkiewolmarans charlesdpeters +5
Absolute Masterpiece
ronmaagma EricKoth TimLarson Patosan samikbhatt markteufel mira1999 +3
Superior Skill
shaundasmithroberts Hippiechic anreuys ElizabethKenner kathleenweetman Athena_B loveMustangs +1
All Star
Bruz Dreamcatchers_Reeves NatureLoverJJWal
Magnificent Capture
Beegirl Teri_Reames
Love it
Albert-Serra-Photography

Top Ranks

All About Water Photo ContestTop 10 rank
Change Of Seasons Photo ContestTop 10 rank
Change Of Seasons Photo ContestTop 10 rank week 1
The Wonders of the World Photo ContestTop 10 rank
The Wonders of the World Photo ContestTop 10 rank week 1
Unique Sceneries Photo ContestTop 20 rank
Unique Sceneries Photo ContestTop 20 rank week 2
Unique Sceneries Photo ContestTop 10 rank week 1
Everything Nature Photo ContestTop 10 rank
Everything Nature Photo ContestTop 10 rank week 1
World Photography Day Photo ContestTop 10 rank
World Photography Day Photo ContestTop 10 rank week 2
World Photography Day Photo ContestTop 30 rank week 1
Water Photo Contest 2017Top 10 rank
Water Photo Contest 2017Top 10 rank week 1
Our Natural World Photo ContestTop 20 rank
National Parks Photo ContestTop 10 rank
National Parks Photo ContestTop 10 rank week 2
National Parks Photo ContestTop 10 rank week 1

Categories


4 Comments | Report
redwriter Platinum
 
redwriter May 25, 2015
Amazing capture, nice work. - Jake
DavesAdventures
DavesAdventures May 27, 2015
Thanks Redwriter, I sure appreaciate the nice words . . . Dave
jrhalphen
 
jrhalphen June 30, 2015
You captured a great scene! Have been there many times with lots of water, less water, etc. and love it. Including the benches makes a great view!

Congratulations
NatureLoverJJWal
 
NatureLoverJJWal December 15, 2015
Wow what a place! Congratulations on your award!
DavesAdventures
DavesAdventures December 15, 2015
Thank you Gigi . . :+)
Teri_Reames Platinum
 
Teri_Reames June 13, 2016
Congratulations on the award . . . well deserved. :) Absolutely, a beautiful photo!
DavesAdventures
DavesAdventures June 15, 2016
Thank you very much
See all

Behind The Lens

Location

This is Tom Branch Falls in the Deep Creek area in Bryson City NC in part of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. One of my favorite fall photo opps places around with usually plenty of beautiful colors. It seems like the last couple years the colors have been gorgeous in our area and this photo is more proof that I am right.

Time

I think the best time of day to shoot this little spot is probably in the later afternoon say around 4 or 5 pm. If you shoot at this spot in the morning the sun is kind of going against you in this spot where I would be shooting this shot. Cloudy days are my favorite times to shoot my watery scenes.

Lighting

The lighting here is kind of hard in the morning times as the sunlight would be coming up from the right of this spot in the fall if I remember correctly. Its a beautiful spot and I think the late afternoon is the best time to shoot this one and on cloudy days.

Equipment

I used my Nikon D3100 on this shot with my trusty Tokina 12-28 mm lens and tripod. I love the silky look to the watery scenes myself and you must have a tripod or a trusty stump to sit your camera on on the longer exposures.

Inspiration

I love this spot and when I came up on it and seen the beautiful colors I was very excited to see it looking like this. This is an easy hike as well as it is mostly a flat wide road type pathway right to it.

Editing

I did use post processing on this shot as to darken it a little and give it some boldness in the colors. But for the most part I don't like doing a lot of editing on my work. I want it to be as close to as out of the camera as possible.

In my camera bag

Personally I want to always keep Lens Cleaner in my bag as I shoot a lot of watery scenes and there is always a chance of having problems with the over lay of water hitting your lenses and camera as well. I probably carry more than I should most of the time. I have an Extra Battery as you never know how many photos I am going to take. Anywhere from 300-1000 I have taken over 1,200 in an outing before so you never know and its better safe that sorry. I have learned over time its always good to have a spare battery even in case you do like me and forget to Charge your battery.

Feedback

Look for Cloudy Days and even a little Drizzle of Rain is not a bad thing. Just carry an Umbrella with you. Some of my favorite shots have been done with a tripod either in hand or covering my camera. If your going to go to a place where there is going to be lots of other photographers get out as early as you can and still get the lighting you wish for of course to beat the crowds. Be patient if there is others there and take LOTS of Pictures and maybe most of all? Enjoy God's creations and the nature and beauty we all have to share.

See more amazing photos, follow DavesAdventures

It’s your time to shine! ☀️

Share photos. Enter contests to win great prizes.
Earn coins, get amazing rewards. Join for free.

Already a member? Log In

By continuing, you agree to our Terms of Service, and acknowledge you've read our Privacy Policy Notice.