Great Falls Beauty
Great Falls Park, Northern Virginia
"As long as I live, I'll hear waterfalls and birds and winds sing." - John Muir
Waterfalls are a joy of life. We are drawn to them for the fascinating sight of flowing water, the sounds generated by the physics involved, and sometimes to merely marvel that a substance so soft can, over time, cut through the hardest stone. I am drawn to them more than any other natural feature. How appropriate then for me to return to my favorite waterfall in Virginia, on my birthday, with my new camera and tripod in hand.
There is this wonderful window of time at Great Falls Overlook 1, short as 10 minutes, when the newborn sun rises above the Maryland bank of the Potomac River and illuminates the far Virginia side, before the rays reach the rocks, spoiling the balance of light. This is that moment.
Another shot of this view on a hazy day can be seen here.
Single long exposure processed in Capture One.
*Press L or left click on the photo for best viewing.
Link to ~My best photos~
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Great Falls Beauty
Great Falls Park, Northern Virginia
"As long as I live, I'll hear waterfalls and birds and winds sing." - John Muir
Waterfalls are a joy of life. We are drawn to them for the fascinating sight of flowing water, the sounds generated by the physics involved, and sometimes to merely marvel that a substance so soft can, over time, cut through the hardest stone. I am drawn to them more than any other natural feature. How appropriate then for me to return to my favorite waterfall in Virginia, on my birthday, with my new camera and tripod in hand.
There is this wonderful window of time at Great Falls Overlook 1, short as 10 minutes, when the newborn sun rises above the Maryland bank of the Potomac River and illuminates the far Virginia side, before the rays reach the rocks, spoiling the balance of light. This is that moment.
Another shot of this view on a hazy day can be seen here.
Single long exposure processed in Capture One.
*Press L or left click on the photo for best viewing.
Link to ~My best photos~
*** All my photos are © All Rights Reserved. ***