A while back someone asked if you could walk behind Noccalula Falls. You can and it is awesome. It honestly makes you feel very small because the shelter behind the falls is huge.

Noccalula is all froze up. I will be sooooo glad when all this cold is gone!!

I finally got to Noccalula Falls thinking I'd snag some great shots but I found out I have a lot to learn about just showing up with a camera and a smile.....I needed a neutral density filter to blur the water more, I needed a tripod instead of my one-legged bandit, I needed better shoes for the snot-slick rocks under the falls, and I needed a bigger flash for fill light in the cave down there. It was fun though, I only busted my ass once.

This is a little known cascade at Noccalula Falls in Gadsden. I took a half a days vacation today since I havent shot anything in a while. It was sooooooo nice to get the camera out again.

Once called Black Creek Falls, the legend of Noccalula imagines a folk tale steeped in Native American imagery and myth. A statue perched on the precipice reminds us of the legendary leap of Princess Noccalula. www.noccalulafallspark.com/about/

Not my typical waterfall shot. I have been at the hospital with my Mom all weekend and was really tired so I decided to ride up to Noccalula just for a few minutes to enjoy the sunny day. I took my camera but without tripod or ND filter. Just as I snapped this I realized the rainbow. It was my promise that all is going to be OK.

I posted this same shot a few weeks ago when I got to go up in the helicopter but it was not a good shot. This is a shot from the Cessna I got to go up in last week. It seemed to be much smoother and this shot is much better than the other.

Dreary and boring day so what else to do but ride up to the Falls.

A huge, HUGE magnolia bloom at Noccalula Falls. I never realized there was deep burgandy inside...

Once called Black Creek Falls, the legend of Noccalula imagines a folk tale steeped in Native American imagery and myth. A statue perched on the precipice reminds us of the legendary leap of Princess Noccalula. www.noccalulafallspark.com/about/

Once called Black Creek Falls, the legend of Noccalula imagines a folk tale steeped in Native American imagery and myth. A statue perched on the precipice reminds us of the legendary leap of Princess Noccalula. www.noccalulafallspark.com/about/

April 2023.

We stopped by for a few minutes yesterday as we were in the neighborhood. This was shot just before dark and a big storm.

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Just a trickle from Noccalula Falls. Looked like a piece of string.

Another winter shot of Noccalula.

as it should be.

This is winter in Alabama..

I decided to play around at Noccalula tonight and try to catch the falls at dark.

Remy, here is why you don't see any water shots from me lately. THERE AIN'T NONE!

I took this yesterday at Noccalula Falls when I met up with Jeff and the fam.

Just a quick handheld shot.

Photo of Shelia The Queen of Noccalula FallsPark in Gadsden Alabama, USA

Don't most water falls have kiddie trains that will take you right up to them?

Noccalula Falls is reported to be 90 feet high. It is located in a Gadsden, Alabama city park. I suspected because of the current southern U.S. cold snap there would be ice and there was. For more information: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Noccalula_Falls_Park

Had to go shoot this waterfall today. The sky was so overcast I just couldnt pass up the opportunity.

Took the kids to Noccalula falls today. I was going to go to Mardis Mill but Matthew begged to go here because he wanted to ride the train.

April 2023.

Handheld because it was snowing as I shot this and I just didn't have enough hands to hold an umbrella to stay dry and deal with the tripod too.

Brother and sister playing at Noccalula Falls.

Snow is really a great photo op.

Originally known as the Black Creek Falls, the Legend of Noccalula, as written by Mathilde Bilbro, says that “long ago, on a mountain summit within sight and sound of a rushing waterfall, lived a great Indian chief whose young daughter, Noccalula, was famed far and wide for her beauty and loveliness of character.” Many gallant braves lobbied the old chief for the hand of Noccalula, but only one was favored by the girl’s father, a rich chief of a powerful neighboring tribe, who had much to offer in exchange: wampum, horses, and blankets. Noccalula pleaded that her heart was already given to a young brave from her own tribe.

This young warrior, though noted for his skill and valor, possessed little in worldly goods. The old chief refused to listen and ordered his daughter to make ready for the marriage he had arranged. What was a maiden’s silly fancy compared to many horses, much wampum, and union with another strong tribe? The girl’s lover was driven from the tribe and a marriage agreement was made with the neighboring chief.

The wedding day came and a great feast was prepared. In silence, Noccalula allowed herself to be arrayed in festive wedding robes. Overcome with grief, she quietly slipped away from the merrymakers during the festivities as the soft rhythmical rush of waters called her. For a moment, she stood poised upon the brink of the yawning chasm. One leap, and she took the step that ended her life, depriving not only her husband and greedy father, but her lover, of any hope of stealing her away, her community of all she had to offer, and herself of all that could have been .

Heartbroken, the remorseful father gave the great cascade his daughter’s name. Since that day the waterfall has been called Noccalula.

I havent been on much because I have just struggled with photography lately. I havent been happy with any of my shooting. I have learned that sometimes its best just to take a break to get back into getting some good shots.

The mist formed ice all over the place at Noccalula. It was beautiful to see in person.

Noccalula Falls, which drops a spectacular 90 feet over a Lookout Mountain ledge, is the centerpiece of a Gadsden city park which offers much of interest for the entire family. A day could easily be spent here to enjoy it all. Ammenities at the park include:

Picnic Grounds

Jack's Restaurant

Souvenir Shop

Playground

Deer Park

Petting Zoo

Pioneer Homestead

Botanical Gardens

Nature Trails

Carpet Golf

Train Rides

and more.

I have been to Noccalula Falls in late summer when a relatively small amount of water was flowing over the ledge. This picture was taken in December, after a day of rain. The falls are beautiful in any season.

There was a sign on this guy's cage stating that anyone caught throwing something at him would be summarily banned from the park and prosecuted. He got very agitated whenever a man would walk up, and growled until all the men walked away. I'm all for putting anyone throwing anything at the animals in the cage with them.

Just another shot from below Noccalula Falls.

Matthew's kindergarten picnic was at Noccalula falls today. You know I am not going up there and not shoot the waterfalls.

We had some rain and Noccalula is flowing somewhat. Not up to where it should be but we will take the rain where we can get it.

Pulling archieves since I cant shoot right now. I am working so much overtime I cant get out to shoot anymore. Hopefully things will get caught up soon so that I can enjoy the spring waterfall season.

April 2023.

Tommorow I have a job interview. I am sooooo nervous about it. I know on so many levels this would be a good job to get. Right now I am driving an hour each way to work and this job is 10 minutes from home. Plus this job could open so great doors and possibly even help me finish getting my college degree. I am at a deadend at my current job and I cant stand not being able to better my situation.

Another shot of Noccalula.