Dundee Falls, OH
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kelliermarion
July 05, 2016
Breathtaking! Is this anywhere near Hocking Hills, OH? I got some shots of waterfalls in that area but yours is amazing. :)
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Location
This photo was taken at Dundee Falls in Dundee, OH. For the past few months I have been trying to find unique waterfall locations in Northeast Ohio and this location turned out to be one of my favorites!Time
I arrived at the trailhead around 7 PM and it was a short hike to reach the falls. The challenging part was navigating down the steep hills to reach the creek and the perspective I was looking for. After finding the perfect spot, I waited for the magic lighting that occurs shortly after the sun sets and it resulted in one of my favorite photos!Lighting
I prefer to wake up a few hours before sunrise or wait until sunset to capture landscapes. I feel, as many do, that we are rewarded with the best lighting in the early morning/evening. For this photo, the lighting was good and allowed for the long exposure without a filter-although climbing back up the hills in the dark was quite the challenge!Equipment
This was shot with my Nikon D750, 24-120mm lens, and my trusty tripod!Inspiration
While looking for waterfalls in the Northeast Ohio, I stumbled across this location and was captivated by the rock formation that the water flowed from. Before taking a photo, I try to stand and take in the experience of the scene in front of me. This waterfall instantly put my mind at ease-I felt calm and relaxed, and I think the photo I was able to capture invokes those very feelings.Editing
Other than some minor exposure tweaks, this photo didn't require much post-processing!In my camera bag
I normally carry my Nikon D750, 24-120mm lens, two tripods, and a 50mm f1.8 prime lens. I always try to bring a back up camera, which for me is a Nikon D3100-ya never know when you might need it!Feedback
For any photographer that would like to capture waterfalls, I would recommend that they take a long exposure shot, slow shutter speeds really capture the motion of the water! If you don't have a tripod, get one! Keeping your camera still is crucial with long exposure shots. I would also recommend shooting during the blue hour because the lighting is excellent and good for slow shutter speeds (there are some apps for smartphones that will give the times for the blue hour each day-I use BlueHourApp). Do not be afraid to experiment with your shutter speed, aperture, and ISO (for this shot my settings were 30 sec. exposure, f22, and ISO 800). And lastly, but perhaps most importantly, don't be afraid to get wet! Look around for a unique perspective, even if it means standing in a creek-just be careful with your equipment!
