Multnomah Falls in Winter
I have traveled through Columbia River Gorge in Oregon many times and I stop to see this waterfall each time. I have waited many years to be here at the right m...
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I have traveled through Columbia River Gorge in Oregon many times and I stop to see this waterfall each time. I have waited many years to be here at the right moment to capture it when the weather is cold enough to develop a large quantity of ice. I finally timed it right. The storm that brought all the ice was still in Oregon when I shot this photo so the skies were cloudy and there was moisture in the air
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mcampi
September 26, 2017
It was pouring when I was there. Someone asked how I got the picture with no people in it. I told him pouring rain fixed that, Now I can say try snow that works too....
brianbaitystudio
September 26, 2017
yes, if the weather is below freezing not many people want to go stand there. at least not for very long
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JayneBug
July 17, 2018
Absolutely stunning. Multnomah Falls is captivating. This is my first time seeing the falls with no people! Congratulations on your capture and your stamina :-)
brianbaitystudio
July 17, 2018
thank you very much JayneBug. A copy of this photo actually hangs on my wall in my home
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brianbaitystudio
July 17, 2018
super!! it's a great place to visit and to shoot. now i have to try for Fall when the trees are changing
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ronjudyluv2travel
March 28, 2021
Sweet shot...great strategy waiting for the rain to run everyone off!
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Location
This photo was captured at multnomah Falls, Oregon Which is a super popular stop for tourists all throughout the year. I have a daughter living 2 hours away so i travel frequently through this area.Time
December of 2016 was far colder than normal with significant snowfall. I counted myself fortunate to have been here at just the "right time". I was on my way home to Utah and stopped at the Falls right around noon with the hopes that uncharacteristically cold temperatures would have created ice all around the area. This photo is a bucket list item I now get to cross off my list.Lighting
Lighting was overcast skies with intermittent snow. The grey skies kind of took away some of the possible details but an opportunity like this comes along rarely so we must make the best of what we are givenEquipment
A Manfrotto tripod held my Nikon D810 with the Nikkor 105mm f2.8 lens. This configuration was the only way I could get the clarity I wanted in the lowlight conditions and the longer exposure times. The below freezing temperature outside also made it difficult to hold the camera still.Inspiration
Inspiration for this photo came from my travels through Oregon over the past 30 years. I have been at the Falls many times and always wished to see and photograph them in every season. A second inspiration comes from postcards sold at tourist shop at Multnomah Falls. There are some outstanding images of the Falls in Winter and I wanted to experience that in person.Editing
I don't post-process photos except cropping. I have not yet learned the software to do so.In my camera bag
My kit contains a Nikon D810, which has been my goto setup with a Nikkor 105 mm f2.8 lens. Recently I upgraded my second body to a Nikon D500. I bought this body for it's lowlight capabilities. Normally the Nikkor 16-80mm f2.8-4 lens resides on the D500 and is the setup I carry when I want to travel light. For those special occasions where I need a wide view the Tamron 10-24mm f3.5-4.5 fills the void and a Tamron 150-600mm f5-6.3 helps me reach out long and far for those subjects that don't like us getting close or the animals that might cause severe bodily harm. The Nikon speedlight system works wonders for all my supplemental lighting and I Manfrotto tripod when needed.Feedback
As for people wishing to capture something like this I can say perseverance is paramount. Then a bunch of research, learn the region, study the temperatures and seasons, and talk to the locals would be the next thing to do. Finally carry your kit, keep those batteries charged (have a spare the cold weather sucks up the power quickly) and carry an extra memory card or two. Finally, remember, this is fun
