Wednesday, 2nd March 2011
Magic Waterfall
by ForestWander
20 - 30 Second long exposures bring the small slow moving whirlpool below these beautiful waterfalls to life. A scenic footbridge crosses the top of the falls fed by shay run. This little stream feeds into the massive Blackwater river gorge far below. Elakala Waterfall, Blackwater Falls State Park.
Equipment: Canon 5d Mark II
ForestWander
My son and I have hiked hundreds of miles in the West Virginia Mountains since he was 4 years old in 2004. We have taken pictures of some of the most beautiful places you could ever imagine. I have lived in Weest Virginia most of my life but it was only once my son and I began exploring the forests that we realized why our home is called "Almost Heaven".
Website: www.forestwander.com
Magic Waterfall by ForestWander was photo of the day on Wednesday, 2nd March 2011. It is tagged Waterfalls. You can leave a comment below.
42 Comments
Justin Reznick
That is one perfect swirl! Congrats!
JimAtkin
I still do not understand how you composed such a magnificant photogrph but my hat his off to you and your fellow West by God Virginians
Bob Morris
Beautiful Shot!
K. Ahokas
This is truly phenomenal. Wow.
Russ Bishop
Simply gorgeous!
Melissa S
I am just amazed at your skills behind the camera. My husband is learning this too. Stunning!
Anne McKinnell
Outstanding image!!
Al Dixon
After seeing this shot, I am tingling with anticipation for the waterfalls here in the Canadian Rockies to start flowing again. Great shot!!! Congrats on your POTD.
Mark
This is a really beautiful and meditative shot. Thanks for sharing it!
Tim Andes
One of those photos which causes me to give some sort of audible gasp when it loads… I think that means its amazing
Fantastic job
Taji Guo
What a beautiful photo! Not only the swirl, but the stones under it!
mavourneen s
Amazing shot, nice detail and long exposure work!!
Teresa Teixeira
Wonderful work! It’s really magic! Love the long exposure that makes the movement of the water so milky!
Pauline Jones
This shows just how the water behaves in the swirl pool; well done.
Megan Lorenz
Stunning image……really beautiful work!
Keith
I never cease to be amazed by such beautiful places as this. Whether this is truly natural, or it is managed by man, makes little difference. I believe that nature’s hand has the largest percentage of the creative force within it, and man was put on earth to take care of and improve on it. Often man strips away his best assets for the sake of money and we lose the health benefits that such beauty provides for us, both in a physical sense as well as spiritually. Thank you for sharing this image. For a large amount of people, it is the only way they can experience such beauty.
Malta Photography
This is one hell of a shot, indeed a great capture
Matthew Harvey
That’s sublime – great technique.
AlfonsoPaz
A true paradise. “Almost Heaven” is indeed the first thing that came to my mind. Never seen anything quite like this. Thanks for sharing. Congrats.
Lucia
Compliments, the sight of this gives lots of emotion what a wonderful place Earth is afterall..
Lisa
OMG. I want to BE there!!!!!! Love this! Such talent!
Bob Faw
Spectacular. I want to have a waterfall photo this amazing. You’ve inspired me.
Jared
i hope all of us will post a picture without editing it… so we can show the real nature around us…..
Deborah Flowers
Exquisite and amazing! Congratulations for a well deserved POTD!
@ Jared, rarely does a digital camera expose a scene with this much movement and as many shadows, and gradations of colour, exactly as the eye sees it.
This scene is heartstopping in it’s Natural beauty! I can see the swirl of the waters and feel and hear the rush of the falls. Excellent work ForestWander!
Mark
Probably the most amazing shot I have ever seen. I can’t take my eyes off of it. WOW!!!
Eric Leslie
I haven’t seen a better swirl, makes for a strong composition! Love it
madeleine j
Such an Emotional/Spiritual wallop in this photo, i just had to go to your website. You are truly gifted :>)
…and your son follows in your footsteps..how great can this be. God Bless, you are doing His work well.
Laura Milholland
It has all been said – how amazing this shot is! Congratulations on envisioning this magnificent scene and then capturing it in your own unique way.
Marie Dunphy Harding
You captured and conquered a amazing scene; All the best to you & your Son on your future explorations!
Donna
Seeing photos like this one inspires me to get out there and capture nature any chance you can get.
steve
great picture!
james
This is the best waterfall picture I think I’ve ever seen.
giuliana
meravigliosa immagine, il concerto della natura… in foto!
Gouldkb
I love the swirling leaves in the stream. It’s amazing what you’ll find once you take the time to look. I think we all live in a place of “heaven”, we just need to open our eyes sometimes. Thank you for sharing
madeleine j
keep going back to this……..am daydreaming about the Appalachian Trail…..might even try it again………thankyou for your spectacular photographs,
juanita
Magic! Beautiful!
Jacqueline Deely
Wow! Absolutely exquisite image in what appears to be a really beautiful, magical location. Congrats!
Liubawa10
Fantastic! Its hard to believe that this could be real.
Philippe Sainte-Laudy
Woah…!!! This is breathtakingly beautiful!!!
Russell Adams
Beautiful scene. Awesome shot. Well done, is an understatement.
Rashid Mukoon
peaceful, nice shot
Rita
Your ability in capturing the ” Magic-Waterfall” brings back my first introduction to the wonders and splendor of Yosemite National Park. The unique passion and talent you possess effects our generation and future generations to come. Composition outstanding!
Thank you for sharing. God bless.