Gentle Summer Flow Over Conestoga Falls
by Gene Walls
Title
Gentle Summer Flow Over Conestoga Falls
Artist
Gene Walls
Medium
Photograph - Photograph
Description
The Conestoga Waterfall is often often overlooked in Ricketts Glen, especially during the summer months. I have been here when there was barely a trickle of water going over this gentle spillway. Fortunately, this year there was a nice flow making its way over the slopping boulders that are known as Conestoga Falls.
Conestoga is located half way between the Tuscarora and Mohican Waterfalls. If you are hiking upstream from Tuscarora, and can see Mohican Falls in the distance, you are among the visitors who have missed Conestoga. The site is to the right and slightly down hill from the Ganoga Trail. Summer growth can easily hide this small landmark. However, an official park sign is mounted on the hillside, just above Kitchen Creek, to positively identify this lovely spot. It's worth finding.
The image was captured with a Canon 5D Full Frame camera using a Canon EF 17-40mm f/4L lens, at the widest 17mm focal length. An ND-8 neutral density filter was mounted on the lens. The photo was shot @ f/18 with a long shutter speed of 15 full seconds, ISO 100. The camera was mounted on a Manfrotto tripod, with a Manfrotto 222 Pistol Grip head. A remote shutter release cable was also used.
Ricketts Glen is located near the small rural village 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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August 23rd, 2013
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Comments (10)
Richard Thomas
More of a gentle slide than a vertical plunge on this one, Gene, and none the less beautiful for it! Looks like we can see on the right how much rock has been worn away over time, even at this gentle rate of descent. Another delicious capture! F&V#8
Gene Walls replied:
Thank you so much for your extremely thoughtful comment, Richard! This site is overlooked by so many hikers, to their loss, in my opinion. Kindest regards, Gene
Byron Snider
Superb exposure, this must be seen in the larger view to really appreciate all the color tones and details Excellent work Sir!!! fv
Gene Walls replied:
Greatly appreciated, Byron! It's not the most impressive waterfall in the glen, but it's surrounded by beautiful woods and very unusual boulders. I love photographing this site. Kindest regards, Gene
Eti Reid
Nice is too humble! Tranquil, awesome, peaceful fits it more! f/v/and g+
Gene Walls replied:
Thanks a lot, Eti! It certainly is a very peaceful site. I rarely ever see other hikers here. It often goes unnoticed because it is kind of hidden from the trail. I stop here on every trip. Kindest wishes, Gene
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