Fairy Falls
This fall is only a 20 foot drop but in person it appears stories high before you. I find the name fitting as the area felt out of a dream....
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This fall is only a 20 foot drop but in person it appears stories high before you. I find the name fitting as the area felt out of a dream.
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Jun, 2017Views
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Contest Finalist in Beautiful Waterfalls Photo Contest
Contest Finalist in The Jungle Photo Contest
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Behind The Lens
Location
This photo was taken off the Wahkeena-Multnomah waterfall loop trail in the beautiful Columbia River Gorge, Oregon.Time
I took this photo around 9 a.m.Lighting
Yes! Waterfalls in my opinion, really shine when there are cloudy grey skies in Oregon. The soft lighting makes wet rocks glisten, moss pop, and allows for that longer exposure. When the weather brings clouds I go to waterfalls!Equipment
I used my Nikon D7000 with a Nikkor 18-105mm f 3.5-5.6. For tripod I used my Albert Equinox by 3 Legged Thing. For filters I used a Hoya HD polarizer coupled with a Hoya 9x ND filter to take away reflections and really soften the falls.Inspiration
I had seen this falls photographed and was instantly mesmerized and had to take my own rendition. I originally set up head on with the falls but just knew it wouldn't elicit a dramatic photo. Instead I moved to the right side and framed the falls with the basalt rocks surrounding me. I felt this made you feel as if you dropped into the Amazon.Editing
Yes. I did a little dodge and burn on the rocks in the foreground to give more light to create a more dramatic path to the falls. I also used a boost in greens, applied light vibrance, and clarity.In my camera bag
Everything! I have turned into a mule because I regret not having brought something along. For filters I use a Hoya HD Circular Polarizer, Hoya Pro 1 UV, and my favorite, the Hoya ND400 with a 9x stop of light. I carry my Nikon D750 and D7000 with my 35mm Nikkor F/1.8, a Nikkor 70-300mm F/4-5.6, my nikkor 18-108mm F/3.5-5.6, Yongnuo 560 IV and receiver, and lastly my cable release and my 3-Legged Thing Albert Equinox tripod.Feedback
Pick a time of day where either the entire falls is lit or none. If the light falls on the water and not on the surroundings it makes balancing your exposure very tricky and sometimes doesn't work because the lit portion is blown out. This doesn't mean you can't do it, just make sure you research your subject to know where and when light will be how you desire it to be. I like to make the falls a secondary subject by including a foreground element which gives depth and uniqueness. Also this is a well documented area, so I made sure to include the rocks on the bottom and not shoot from the obvious head on perspective that greets you at the base of the falls. Try new perspectives even if they feel uncomfortable at first. Remember, have fun with composing!
