Dog Days at Erie Falls
by Gene Walls
Title
Dog Days at Erie Falls
Artist
Gene Walls
Medium
Photograph - Photograph
Description
Erie Waterfall was surrounded by thick green summer growth, on this beautiful mid-August evening. The lowered summertime water levels were still flowing strong enough to create a beautiful gush of falling water here. It was much more impressive than it had been during several dry summers that I can remember. This image was captured from just below Ganoga Glen Trail. Erie is the first major waterfall that you will see above the Waters Meet Point in Ricketts Glen State Park.
Ricketts Glen is a very popular State Park, located in the north eastern region of Pennsylvania, USA. The nearest community to the park is Red Rock, situated at the junction state routes RT-118 and RT-487.
This photo was taken on August 16th, 2013 with a Canon EOS 5D DSLR body, fitted with a Canon EF 17-40mm f/4L Zoom lens at the 17mm focal length. The shutter speed was 6 seconds at f/13, ISO 100. An ND-8 Neutral Density filter was used on the lens while the camera was mounted on a Manfrotto heavy duty tripod. A remote shutter release cable was used.
Your comments are always welcome! Constructive criticism is appreciated.
© 2013 Gene Walls
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Comments (14)
Richard Thomas
Another gorgeous waterfall scene, Gene! Those slow shutter speeds really do transform the water into something like flowing, billowing material - delightful juxtaposed with the hard, layered rock. F&V#10
Gene Walls replied:
Thank you most kindly, Richard! I always bracket my shots. On this day, the longer exposures seemed to look best to me. I think it was the well diffused evening light that helped the with the "look". Best wishes, Gene
Donna Kennedy
Marvelous silky water, I know you can't wait for the Fall color!...v/f
Gene Walls replied:
You are so right, Donna! I already have my fall visit planned for Ricketts Glen. Thank you so much! Kindest wishes, Gene
Robert Bales
Very nice framing of the falls and nice setting to get the velvet effect! v/f/t
Gene Walls replied:
Thank you very kindly, Bob! The evening light was just perfect for waterfall photos here on Friday. I am so glad I was able to get out on the trail while the conditions were so ideal. Best regards, Gene
Donald Davis
Gene you are so blessed to be able to access such amazing falls and locations. Love this terrific work my friend. Don. V/F from me.
Gene Walls replied:
Thank you very much, Don! Yes, I definitely do feel generously blessed to have so many wilderness trails and waterfalls nearby. There are at least 30 natural waterfalls within an hours drive from my home. I feel it is my mission to photograph every one of them, in every season. Kindest regards, Gene