The Hidden Gem
Hidden Falls
Hocking Hills State Park
Ohio
Located in Central Ohio, myself and good friend Adam Thompson met up with good friend Jeff Burcher for a day of exploration. While waiting for Jeff, who was waiting for us in a different lot, Adam and I headed down to Cedar Falls thinking Jeff would see my car and join us. After shooting the main falls and meeting this nice fella running a workshop who offered any assistance if we needed it, Adam and I headed over to Hidden Falls. I immediately noticed we had a sunburst opportunity over the falls. This was the first time I had ever attempted to shoot a sunburst and a waterfall. The real challenge here is making the darks and the lights work together to make a tonally appealing image. I am mostly satisfied with this this version of the photo, but there is something about the waterfall itself I wish I could nail down. Definitely a learning experience and one that I do not think I am finished with. I have a feeling another version of this photo will make an appearance later in the year when I have some time to work with it again, but for now I thought I would share the beautiful scene Adam and I got to enjoy while sadly Jeff waited for us in another lot. A short time later we would find each other travelling between the different lots we were parked in. Hocking Hills needs cell service!
The Hidden Gem
Hidden Falls
Hocking Hills State Park
Ohio
Located in Central Ohio, myself and good friend Adam Thompson met up with good friend Jeff Burcher for a day of exploration. While waiting for Jeff, who was waiting for us in a different lot, Adam and I headed down to Cedar Falls thinking Jeff would see my car and join us. After shooting the main falls and meeting this nice fella running a workshop who offered any assistance if we needed it, Adam and I headed over to Hidden Falls. I immediately noticed we had a sunburst opportunity over the falls. This was the first time I had ever attempted to shoot a sunburst and a waterfall. The real challenge here is making the darks and the lights work together to make a tonally appealing image. I am mostly satisfied with this this version of the photo, but there is something about the waterfall itself I wish I could nail down. Definitely a learning experience and one that I do not think I am finished with. I have a feeling another version of this photo will make an appearance later in the year when I have some time to work with it again, but for now I thought I would share the beautiful scene Adam and I got to enjoy while sadly Jeff waited for us in another lot. A short time later we would find each other travelling between the different lots we were parked in. Hocking Hills needs cell service!