Falling Water Meets Fallen Leaves
by Gene Walls
Title
Falling Water Meets Fallen Leaves
Artist
Gene Walls
Medium
Photograph - Photograph
Description
The B. Reynolds Waterfall was named in honor of Benjamin Reynolds, the brother of Robert B. Ricketts' wife, Elizabeth. This is the second waterfall along the Glen Leigh Trail, as you are hiking upstream from the Waters Meet Point. This scene is found just beyond Wyandot Falls, in Ricketts Glen State Park.
The B. Reynolds waterfall has a very dramatic 40 foot drop. There is a huge monolith of solid rock that overhangs the falls, forming the steep cliff above. Here you see the treacherous field of fallen trees and boulders that have accumulated directly below the waterfall. This shot really put the tripod's flexibility and adjustability to the ultimate test. The photographer was equally tested by this unforgiving debris field.
The photo was captured on Thursday, October 10th, 2013, on a solo hike down the Glen Leigh Trail. It was shot with a Canon 5D DSLR body, through a Canon EF 17-40mm f/4L lens at the 29mm focal length. The shutter speed was 1.3 seconds @ f/10, ISO 100. A ND-8 Neutral Density filter was used. The camera was mounted on a Manfrotto tripod, with a Manfrotto 222 Pistol Grip head, in the vertical frame position. A remote shutter release cable was also used.
This photograph is presented "As-Is", with no post processing or alterations.
Ricketts Glen is near the town of Red Rock, PA, at the junction of Pennsylvania State Routes 118 and 487. The park is about midway between Williamsport and Wilkes Barre Pennsylvania, in the north eastern region of the USA.
Your comments are always welcome! Constructive criticism is appreciated.
© 2013 Gene Walls
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October 26th, 2013
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Comments (9)
Eti Reid
Gene I think its extremely beautiful in vertical, gives a feeling for endless flow! Love all the beautiful colors and details!f/v
Gene Walls replied:
Thank you most kindly, Eti! This one took some boulder climbing to capture. Wonderful wishes, Gene
Barbara St Jean
Congratulations your outstanding artwork has been FEATURED in MOUSE! It's always a pleasure to see your beautiful work and I thank you for your submissions and participation. Outstanding and fabulous creation!! Cheers, Barbara l/f
Gene Walls replied:
This is very exciting news, Barbara! Thank you so much for Featuring this shot in MOUSE! Most gratefully, Gene
Lianne Schneider
How perfectly lovely Gene - I don't think anyone does waterfalls, no matter the season, as well as you do. This is gorgeous. F/V
Gene Walls replied:
Thank you so much for your extremely kind compliment, Lianne! I'm really happy that you like my waterfall photos. Most gratefully, Gene
Jordan Blackstone
Congratulations! Your work is being Featured in CARDS FOR ALL OCCASIONS! Awesome work! v/f
Gene Walls replied:
This extremely kind honor is deeply appreciated, Jordan! Thank you so much for Featuring this photo in "Cards For All Occasions"! Best wishes, Gene