Willie Huang Photo
Verdant Springs
On our second day up in the Columbia River Gorge, Aaron, Zach, and I met up with local great Rami. Rami suggested various waterfalls to visit and we ultimately ended up at Upper Bridal Veil Falls. Rami forewarned us about the “fun” hike. Sure enough it involved mud, butt sliding, and some scrambling but eventually we descended down into the gorge where the stellar views awaited.
With a drier spring the water flow in the gorge was lower than normal. These conditions were nearly perfect for this waterfall as the rocky cascades were visible and we were able to get closer to the waterfall. Coming out of the forest the entire area was lush, green, and virtually untouched. Though it was probably still a week or two from peak, the ferns and plant life were already large and lush. Unlike most of the waterfalls I have visited in the gorge, the base of this waterfall is shallow with water cascading down a rocky slope.
Time flew by as over two hours elapsed before we were wrapping our shoot, just as the clouds broke and the harsh midday light began ruining the scene.
Sony α7rII
Tamron 15-30mm f/2.8 VC
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Verdant Springs
On our second day up in the Columbia River Gorge, Aaron, Zach, and I met up with local great Rami. Rami suggested various waterfalls to visit and we ultimately ended up at Upper Bridal Veil Falls. Rami forewarned us about the “fun” hike. Sure enough it involved mud, butt sliding, and some scrambling but eventually we descended down into the gorge where the stellar views awaited.
With a drier spring the water flow in the gorge was lower than normal. These conditions were nearly perfect for this waterfall as the rocky cascades were visible and we were able to get closer to the waterfall. Coming out of the forest the entire area was lush, green, and virtually untouched. Though it was probably still a week or two from peak, the ferns and plant life were already large and lush. Unlike most of the waterfalls I have visited in the gorge, the base of this waterfall is shallow with water cascading down a rocky slope.
Time flew by as over two hours elapsed before we were wrapping our shoot, just as the clouds broke and the harsh midday light began ruining the scene.
Sony α7rII
Tamron 15-30mm f/2.8 VC
Website | Facebook | 500px | Google+