Waterfall in Fall
Waterfall in Stowe, Vermont
Waterfall in Stowe, Vermont
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Location
This photo of the Moss Glen was taken in Stowe, Vermont in October 2012. I along with my friend Steve took a trip up there to shoot fall colors and had a very good time exploring the state, taking pictures and enjoying local culture and food.Time
It was taken on October 6th at 7:36 AM after driving up to the falls for about 2 hours and hiking up the mountain for about 30 minutes.Lighting
It was a perfect day to shoot waterfalls. It was grey and cloudy with soft diffused lighting which adds a bit of mystery to the overall scene.Equipment
This was shot on a Nikon D200 with a Nikkor 28-70 f/2.8 lens at f/8. I used a tripod to ensure stability avoid any blurring from 1.6 second exposure.Inspiration
I love shooting waterfalls during autumn. Fallen leaves and the soft light brings out the best in waterfalls. I shot over 50 frames before I settled on this one as my prized catch.Editing
Just some sharpening and cropping from the edges. I don't do a lot of processing.In my camera bag
I primarily shoot Nikon. I used to shoot with F100 and then used D200 for a while. I use a D610 these days. My 28-70 f/2.8 is a workhorse that I use the most. More recently I bought a Nikkor 70 - 200 f/4 that I have been using quite a bit. It is a pretty decent lens. I also have the 200 mm f/4 macro which I like to use in spring to shoot wildflowers.Feedback
Shooting waterfalls can be a lot of fun ... especially during autumn when leaves fall in and around the water to make the subject more interesting. I like to start with the overall scene and then work my way in - either by moving closer or by zooming in (if the terrain doesn't allow moving closer). Having a tripod is key to shooting waterfalls to create the flowing milky water effect by using longer exposures. Having a polarizing filter helps in removing any glare from the water. Time of the day is absolutely critical - early morning soft light is the best or a cloudy day in general will work for shooting waterfalls.
