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Taughannock Falls dressed in autumn colors.

Taughannock Falls dressed in autumn colors.
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JohnPless
 
JohnPless February 21, 2016
beautiful capture
ShawnGrenningerPhoto
ShawnGrenningerPhoto February 21, 2016
thank you
sweetpea72
 
sweetpea72 February 27, 2016
This is gorgeous!!
ShawnGrenningerPhoto
ShawnGrenningerPhoto February 28, 2016
Thank you
ChasWil
 
ChasWil February 29, 2016
Great color and inspiration!
ShawnGrenningerPhoto
ShawnGrenningerPhoto February 29, 2016
thank you
carolt55
 
carolt55 March 04, 2016
So So Beautiful!
ShawnGrenningerPhoto
ShawnGrenningerPhoto March 05, 2016
thank you
susanplss-bryant Platinum
 
susanplss-bryant March 11, 2016
This composition is perfect. Peace
ShawnGrenningerPhoto
ShawnGrenningerPhoto March 27, 2016
thank you
sydneyosbourne
 
sydneyosbourne March 26, 2016
Kudos!
ShawnGrenningerPhoto
ShawnGrenningerPhoto March 27, 2016
thank you
esthern
 
esthern March 27, 2016
beautiful stunning feels like you are there!
ShawnGrenningerPhoto
ShawnGrenningerPhoto March 27, 2016
Thank you
Pamelabole PRO
 
Pamelabole March 30, 2016
Hi Shawn! So nice to see your work on this site! Gorgeous shot....and congrats on your well deserved award!!! : )
ShawnGrenningerPhoto
ShawnGrenningerPhoto March 30, 2016
thank you
kathyk_abq
 
kathyk_abq March 30, 2016
wow! How stunning! :)
ShawnGrenningerPhoto
ShawnGrenningerPhoto March 30, 2016
thank you
lianvandenheever
 
lianvandenheever May 11, 2016
Wow !!!
markrosengarten
 
markrosengarten May 30, 2016
Really great crop of Taughannock Falls!!! Whoever put that little viewing area up on top deserves an award and this photo just nails what it is to stand there and witness this. Nice job.
pjwphotography
 
pjwphotography June 11, 2016
I have taken this picture also. Beautiful!
SettingSky PRO+
 
SettingSky June 28, 2016
Gorgeous photo! Brilliant colors.
MLundberg1
 
MLundberg1 July 08, 2016
God is Amazing! I love the way you've framed his handywork!
brandykellygoddard
 
brandykellygoddard August 16, 2016
Awesome picture!
nornots Ultimate
 
nornots August 17, 2016
Fantastic, nothing like the colors of autumn.
gtalk256
 
gtalk256 September 22, 2016
I'm from your neck of the woods and always love visiting Taughannock Falls.. Great photo!
vishwanathaannajadhav
 
vishwanathaannajadhav December 08, 2016
wow
bathsalt
 
bathsalt February 24, 2017
Amazing photo!!
swiftone
 
swiftone March 20, 2017
Outstanding photo
warrenhahnel
 
warrenhahnel June 04, 2017
@matthewhahnel how awesome is this spot
Mrsviruet
 
Mrsviruet September 04, 2017
Great picture
Saadets_art1
 
Saadets_art1 September 29, 2017
Absolutely stunning!
Alwolfe Platinum
 
Alwolfe October 03, 2017
Wonderful autumn photo!
royhornyak
 
royhornyak October 08, 2017
It's not very often that you see "The perfect shot" but this is one of them, congratulations on a job really well done. This image deserves much more that just a " great shot, or nice shot" the timing is spot on, thank you for letting us see this.
Eddieuuu071 Platinum
 
Eddieuuu071 October 08, 2017
Perfection!
Pidge815
 
Pidge815 October 08, 2017
Brilliant!
garyclark_2333
 
garyclark_2333 October 24, 2017
Great capture
JBordons
 
JBordons October 24, 2017
Beautiful composition, capture, and processing.
LaurieS
 
LaurieS October 24, 2017
Stunning photo
jackhall_9918 PRO+
 
jackhall_9918 October 24, 2017
Lighting, composition, exposure, shutter speed, time of day, time of year, subject, point of view- not a single thing lacking. Bravo- very well done, and the awards are just the recognition of what is a superb shot with or without their approval.
darrellgillenwater Ultimate
 
darrellgillenwater October 25, 2017
Awesome capture
godieabaigaraliganza
 
godieabaigaraliganza October 26, 2017
it super amasing.. Love it..
davidparkhurst
 
davidparkhurst February 01, 2018
Very good
Chantaleirene
 
Chantaleirene February 09, 2018
Stunning!
Spidermonkey Premium
 
Spidermonkey February 28, 2018
Amazing shot! Well done
msorenson
 
msorenson March 07, 2018
Absolutely beautiful. Breathtaking!
davidparkhurst
 
davidparkhurst March 16, 2018
So very good
jimdavis_8840
 
jimdavis_8840 April 18, 2018
nice fall composition on this one, Love that view from the overlook.
marcbaechtold
 
marcbaechtold May 14, 2018
Join the conversation. Add a comment or even better, a critique. Let's get better together!
shannevans9
 
shannevans9 May 24, 2018
Wow! So stunning
stphaniebouchard_9218
 
stphaniebouchard_9218 September 28, 2018
Wow
Heather_Slj
 
Heather_Slj September 30, 2018
Wow!
David_2212
 
David_2212 October 16, 2018
Nice shot.
cjkelly
 
cjkelly October 17, 2018
Wow
Nostroboy PRO+
 
Nostroboy November 07, 2018
This waterfall is perfect, awesome work !
billkuespert PRO+
 
billkuespert November 09, 2018
Stunning shot!
Tanda4bama PRO+
 
Tanda4bama November 14, 2018
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CHazlett
 
CHazlett March 25, 2020
Gorgeous shot!
FergalBrady
 
FergalBrady July 16, 2021
Great 👍
debbiespeed Ultimate
 
debbiespeed November 14, 2022
I love everything about this photo!!!!
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Behind The Lens

Location

This photo was taken at Taughannock Falls State Park in Trumansburg State Park. The creek leads into Cayuga Lake of the New York Finger Lakes.

Time

The location is about a 2 hour drive from my home, I woke up early to travel to the Ithaca New York region to visit various waterfalls in the area. Taughannock was my first stop arriving around 8 am on an overcast October day with Autumn in it's prime.

Lighting

The day was overcast making it easy for extended exposure of the waterfall to create the silky movement effect.

Equipment

Nikon D90 with 18-105mm lens tripod mounted.

Inspiration

I first visited this location in January when most of it was iced over, seeing the location first-hand, I knew it would make for a beautiful autumn capture.

Editing

Some minor adjustments to enhance the colors due to the dull overcast grey day.

In my camera bag

In addition to the camera and 18-105mm lens, a 50mm lens. Also because I frequently shoot waterfalls, a ND x8 and ND x10 Filters. Also remote shutter release to avoid any accidental movement of the camera by manually pressing the shutter release.

Feedback

If you want that silky water effect, a good sturdy tripod, ND filters and remote shutter release. The filters will allow you to take longer exposures and the tripod and remote keep your camera from moving and creating blur where you don't want it. Always try to go early, typically better light and less crowds.

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