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FollowThis small falls is in the Houghton Falls area near Washburn, WI. It is only flowing after a good rain or spring run off....
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This small falls is in the Houghton Falls area near Washburn, WI. It is only flowing after a good rain or spring run off.
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Location
I was at Houghton Falls near Washburn, WI. along Lake Superior. This was a side stream that emptied into the main stream just above Hoghton Falls.Time
Photo was made in late afternoon, around 5 PM I recall. The parking lot has an automatic gate that closes and I was not sure what time it closed so I was rushed.Lighting
It was a heavily overcast afternoon with light rain occasionally falling. Little if any wind.Equipment
Nikon D750, Nikon 50mm f 1.8, no flash, Bogen Manfrotto with ball head.Inspiration
I live about one hour south of this area and had been close many times but not to this site until I noticed some other photos on some forum. I was looking for anything out of the usual shots and this was almost unnoticed along the trail so I took the opportunity. The scene was so light, delicate compared to other falls in the area.Editing
I used Lightroom to adjust for contrast,lens corrections, some vibrance and a little saturation but not much and adjusted to bring out more detail in the shadows then in Photoshop I blended five shots together.In my camera bag
Along with a camera body I carry the 50mm, Rokinon 14mm and Nikon 105 macro. Lee CP and ND filters and some smaller ND filters for the other lenses. Extra batteries, cable release, dry towel, rain covers, flash. In my truck I have totes with a lot of extra equipment that I switch out depending on what I am setting out to film; Landscapes, macro, panorama, lightning,sports, night photography, etc.Feedback
The Great Lakes States have many such areas full of waterfalls or water scenes. Look at forums or social media. I use Atlas Gazetteer to seek out areas. Talk to people in the area like Park Service or Forest Service for local knowledge. Good hiking boots and get out and scout. Scouting in times with bad light gives a ideas for returning later for filming. Look at Google Earth and Apps like Photographers Ephemeris to determine if something is there and when the best light will happen. I like to be out early or late in the days but if it is heavily overcast light can be good then too. The clouds act like one big diffuser. Also, some falls are best visited after a rain so adequate water is going over them and the foliage, soil and tree bark is wet bring out rich colors