Tuesday, 1st November 2011
Blue Hen Falls In Autumn
by Steve Perry
This is one I’ve been trying to bag for awhile – since my film days in fact! See, each time I’d stop to shoot the falls (usually in autumn), I’d end up with VERY little water flow. Instead of the nice robust waterfall you see here, I would typically end up with a little stringy drip about 1/4 the size.
It was for that reason I almost didn’t stop. This was actually taken on my way back from a quick waterfall shoot in NY. It was raining, I was tired, and based on my past luck, well, I didn’t think it was even worth the attempt.
However, it was only about a 20 mile diversion, and I did have the time. I finally talked myself into it, thinking if it sucked, I’d just turn around and hike right back up to the car.
Well, you can imagine how quickly my attitude changed when I hit the bridge above the falls and saw more water than I ever had before rushing under it!
I shot every angle I could come up with, sometimes standing in the creek (talk about cold feet!), sometimes in the pouring rain, but after two exhilarating hours, I felt like I had finally conquered Blue Hen Falls!
Out of all the shots I captured that day, this was my favorite. (And yes, I was ankle deep in the ice cold water. :)
Equipment: Nikon D3x, Nikon 24-70
Steve Perry
I'm just a guy in the backcountry with a camera. I love sharing what I see as best I can with others.
Website: www.backcountrygallery.com
Blue Hen Falls In Autumn by Steve Perry was photo of the day on Tuesday, 1st November 2011. It is tagged Waterfalls. You can leave a comment below.
37 Comments
Grant
I truly understand why you would spend such a long time trying to capture this moment. Just beautiful..
JimAtkin
Marvelous. Sorry you got cold feet but we appreciate your pererverence..
Dennis
Breathtaking colors. This epitomizes fall so perfectly.
Jim Lundgren
Great composition and saturation. Well worth the effort!
Laura Milholland
Fabulous light, color, action, EVERYTHING! Congratulations on making the right choice to stop, and on this memorable image.
Pauline Jones
Worth the trouble definitely.
David Lychenheim
Great shot…love the gold colors. The best shots usually have some story that goes along with them!! Somewhere I heard….”if you don’t go…you won’t know”…….so always keep going back until you get your shot!!! We appreciate your perseverance. It certainly paid off.
Wanda Krack
Wonderful shot. Your Patience paid well.
Mary Mullins
Refreshing!
lola
Probably one of the best stories i have read yet. A testament to the fact that if one is patient, one will be rewarded.
Raymond Peenrtner
VERY well worthwhile, thanks for sharing.
Mark
I love it when persistence is rewarded… this is a lovely shot.
Joe
Beautiful ! The colors really “POP”. Great cotrast and composition.
I hope this comments gets posted. I left a comment on yesterdays “Lavender” photo only to find out it was either removed or not posted at all. While, it wasn’t as postive as some of the others, it was honest and I thought that’s what this section of the site was about.
Mario Gustavo Fiorucci
Marvelous. Great composition and saturation.
Helen Hart
Yep, I’d say you succeeded this time alright, it’s magnificent! Perfectly centered, awesome colors, and my feet are cold just looking at it.
Ellen Empson
Congrats on your successful beautiful image!
Russ Bishop
Beautiful Steve – great contrast between the leave and rock, and just the right amount of softness to the water.
Peggy
I love that you could share this unique and beautiful image with us. Your story is a new twist on the thought of “MAN AGAINST NATURE.”
Kimberly Gould
It was well worth it! Great shot!
Tanisha Avarsekar
Amazing composition and color !
Terri
You’ve captured perfectly the beauty and serenity of the falls. I’ve tried many times to get a great photo of Blue Hen Falls, but you really did it. The Cuyahoga National Park has so many beautiful places. Thanks for sharing!
Phil Quinton
Good things come to those who wait. Very nice.
Denise K
Wonderful shot….instills great peace !
Evan Spellman
wow, that is an amazing place to photograph!
photographers Dream Come True, Very Very Beautiful !!
thank you !
Ron Blair
Nice shot! When I saw your message it described my won frustrations. Good job, we share the same goals. Ron
Kymie
The clarity and colour in this capture is nothing short of stunning
Steve Perry
Thank you one and all for your nice comments and kind words
~Steve
Taiji Guo
Beautifully colored fall! The golden color under water is so nice!
Julia
Absolutely beautiful. Colors are so bright and clear and looks like the water is running gold. Fabulous picture!
rob wolstenholme
Glorious – and well worth the effort!
Bill McFall
Wow! This shot is spectacular.
amanda
Thanks to your notes along the way, I feel almost as if I were participating in the trip! Good job!
Kevin McNeal
Talk about the perfect composition here. The waterfall is placed perfectly and the water comes at the viewer from all angles and really draws the viewer in.
Mariana
The flowing water and rich colors a perfected combination.
Jules
Every time I look at this picture I am just wowed! It is absolutely incredible!
Jenny
Awesome photo!!! Is this an HDR by chance? I love it either way!
Ralph Hays
I’m a very poor man money wise but very rich in friends and sights I love this shot and am very glad to have had the opportunity to view this. God has some very beautiful sights in the world for us and I think you captured one of the best I have seen so far.. One day I too will be able have a camera to do this too..Thanks so much for this shot.