Long Way Down, a photo from Oregon, West

Photographer's Note

There are numerous posts of this water falls here on TE. I thought I provide a larger view of this stitch together from 3 shots. I hope it is different enough to appreciate its beauty once again.

Oops, I intended to include a large post of this, but it won't let me. Sorry about that. Next time.

Multnomah Falls.
Plummeting 620 feet from its origins on Larch Mountain, Multnomah Falls is the second highest year-round waterfall in the United States. Nearly two million visitors a year come to see this ancient waterfall.

From the information center, visitors can hike the 1.2 mile trail that climbs approximately 600 feet to the top of Multnomah Falls. This trails provides a tiny views of the falls, for those who expect to see a great view up there, it’s very disappointing. For those who just want to do some exercise and burn some calorie, it’s worth the hike. On my way down there was a grandmother and a couple of grandchildren walking up and she was struggling somewhat, and the kids were not happy campers. I told them it’s not worth it.

Benson Bridge, crafted by Italian stone masons, allows visitors to cross the falls between it's lower and upper cataracts.

ISO: 100
f/22
1.30s
17mm

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jimkilgallon (0) 2008-09-25 0:28

Hello Way
This is a tough shot to take off these Falls which resides near the beautiful Columbia River Gorge. I personally liked Wahkeena but they all had a special and different look. The bold colours are superb in this and I actually like the harsh highlights in the falls - looks kind of electric looking. You did very well to capture this whole fall considering your vantage point and it looks like there was not too many people in this either. The long vertical format is also a treat, maybe a black border though to show them punchy greens more?
Regards
Jim

emka (158204) 2008-09-25 0:36

Hi Way, Wonderful photo of the waterfall. Nice view of the bridge and I imagine splendid view from the bridge. We did not see waterfalls, they told us that lower fall in Yosemite dried up. We saw some other but with only little water. Regards

Malgorzata

smarcell (19965) 2008-09-25 1:31

Very beautiful fall, and I like the bridge over it, which gives the size of it.
Nice blurred effect
Stefano

mikele_pl (2400) 2008-09-25 1:32

Hi Way,
this is a very original shot here on TE. People usually post horizontal, not vertical panoramas. This waterfall cuts through the middle of your composition like a thunderbolt. You did well in capturing all 3 parts and sticking them together.

greetings

michal

PixelTerror (0) 2008-09-25 1:40

Hi Way,
Nice elongated vertical framing that makes the waterfall even more impressive, especially having seen ho wtiny the people on the bridge are. Well exposed view where the highlights shine against the dark green.
Have a nice day JY

wishlist (4133) 2008-09-25 2:37

Hi Way,
impressive view of the fall very well presented with your usual excellent quality. Compo works well and the we can stay focused onthe fall and its majesty, sorrounded by the beautiful green of the vegetation. The bridge is useful to have a focal point with the people passing by giving a sense of scale. Very nice presentation.
Cheers,

Igor

asajernigan (21427) 2008-09-25 4:13

Way,
This is a great waterfall and you have presented is well. The long exposure gives the falls a silky look of power. The bridge creates a nice line across the scene providing a nice focal point for the shot. The lighting and colors are great with excellent sharpness and DOF.
TFS,
Asa

Greg1949 (9011) 2008-09-25 5:05

Way, nicely done, especially the balancing of light above the crest and the darkness of the fall valley, it is more than I could accomplich when I was there.

Color and saturation are nice and the detail is superb. Well done,

Greg

Floydian (30970) 2008-09-25 7:01

Hi Way,
Deep saturated, strong colours. A well known location (but i've never been there) but there we see it all the way down, normally we only see a part of the falls.
Of course the bridge and people add a nice extra too it, but i also appreciate those deep colours...well done.
Regards, Henk

mark_mk (266) 2008-09-25 7:28

Hi Way,
what a nice shot! I love your composition and the deep saturated colors. The bridge is too good and your decission to stitch 3 images was great, now we can admire the whole beauty of the falls. Great work as usual!

Take care
Mark

fulvio52 (8314) 2008-09-25 8:27

Hi Way,
excellent effort, in all possible respects.
Suberb framing & exposure for openers, and those saturated colors (specially those greens, of course!) are exactly what I like to see. Great overall job, totally up my alley.
Thanks for sharing, buddy.
Have a good day, I'll be seeing you.
Ciao,
Fulvio.

MarcT (20964) 2008-09-25 8:48

Hi Way,
Very nice cascade. Nice symetrical construction around the bridge.
Well seen
Marc

isabela_sor (47748) 2008-09-25 9:12 [Comment]

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patdeph (35750) 2008-09-25 9:35

hello Way
the waterfall is very impressive viewed from down,I can't imagine how it is from upper,but it's sure that it can't be so nice!I love the effect of the water,and the contrasted colours are splendid!The vivid green vegetation you have included on the foreground superbly frame the waterfall with the vegetation on both sides of it!The bridge adds beauty to the place!It's a wonderful photo!
Regards
Pascale

danos (110407) 2008-09-25 11:40

Hello Way,
nice shot from this impressive in Oregon.Extraordinary the panoramic view from this distance but i think that the experience of someone to exist on the Benson arch bridge would be greater.Well done my friend.

Regards,Danos

alainh (33209) 2008-09-25 11:45

hello Way
you had seen fantastic places throught the world. always impressive these falls, but not easy to capture. here you give a great perspective using this fine format and the saturation of the greens. prefectky framed. a pleasure.
friendly, Way
alain

mauro61 (53429) 2008-09-25 16:35

ciao Way,
ottimo taglio verticale che mette in risalto la bellezza della cascata e i tempi di scatto ne esaltano la fluidità delle acqua,bravissimo
saluti
maurizio

rodgerg (55767) 2008-09-26 2:14

Hello Way,

A place and a view very impressive. The very good framing and the choice of the vertical format insist to the impression of height. A beautiful Fg with the vegetation. The peoples on the bridge gives an idea of scale of the palce. A good photowork.
Have a good day,
Roger

didemay (2945) 2008-09-26 2:46

A beautiful vertical frame gives more power to the fall. Superb perspective. Lovely to see the sky, the trees and the bushes below. A perfect compo.
Best Regards,
D:)

holmertz (102760) 2008-09-26 6:48

Hello Way,
A remarkably well composed picture all the way, from the green foreground up to the lightly cloudy sky. It's also remarkable for being so symmetric, as if there was a mirror somewhere in the water. The soft, milky water adds to the prettiness of the whole scenery. Very well done,
Gert

pboehringer (770) 2008-09-27 12:14

Way,
I still didn't get the opportunity to get a shot of these falls. I was 2 times in Oregon. the first time I didn't know about it and the second time I didn't have the weather and time to stop and appreciate the place. Your shot is good enough to make me jealous and sure that next time I will stop and spend considerable time to have my own version.
Quite impressive how well you balanced the light conditions from the very top to the very bottom. I love the strong colors and saturation.
Peter

zeca (19762) 2008-09-27 14:10

Hello Way!
This is a fantastic nature! Excellent point of view! Very good exposition preserving the motion on the waters. Just a little bit of blue distortion on the trees upside but.. who doens´t have it in this conditions?
Regards,
Zeca

robertosalguero (292) 2008-09-29 22:09

Hi Way,

What a beautiful setting for this little bridge. The view from up there must be excellent and wet! Good composition showing excellent details and clarity. The waterfall is a very prominent in this image but the little bridge also catches anyone attention quickly. Nice one Way :-)

Roberto

npecanhuk (79329) 2008-10-01 3:36

Hello Way!
I keep looking at your gallery and it's hard not to comment on your wonderful photographs... they're all so nice, they all have excellent technical quality and they're always surprising us for their beauty, different povs and compositions!
This one is no different... it's amazingly nice!
TFS - Congratulations!
Warmest regards,
Neyvan

giorgimer (35017) 2008-10-14 14:35

Hi Way,

excellent vertical crop, Nice panoramic format with a good scale given by the presence of the bridge.

Well done!

Gio

mad_mike (446) 2008-10-27 3:37

Amazing POV. But I find her(it) a little bit oversatured. The people on the bridge, it's a good Ideas.

TFS

BilboCA (734) 2009-08-01 21:52

Hi, Way,

You have done wonderfully in capturing this scene. And it is a beautiful scene, indeed!

I like the precision in your framing and alignment of the falls perfectly centered in the frame.
I like the luminosity of the water (that is really remarkable!).
I like the sharpness that comes from an f/22 aperture.
I like the small details in the vegetation in the foreground.
I like the lovely bridge midway up the falls.

And, you have written a very nice note.

Well done!
- William

jwmunro (286) 2009-09-01 15:11

Hello Way -

This one is a real tough image to capture. Either the lens and the falls do not fit or the weather is bad and the light over the falls ruins the whole thing. You did this as a panorama/stitch and it is well done. Saturated colors, acceptable sky, and some nice FG details. It makes mine look like doo-doo, I am so envious. I would like to go back in the autumn but I could not get a good feel for when the leaves change in the gorge so I have not planned the return trip. Everyone I talked to had a different opinion of the time period that began in September and ended in November. Well done! Bravo!

Thank you for sharing.

John

shawnmart (73) 2010-05-11 22:40

Nice shot, I personally know how wide an angle is needed to capture the entire drop, well done. It looks like you may have been crouching just below the viewing wall.

Robert1969 (7160) 2011-06-12 9:51

Hallo Way,

Heel mooie keuze om links en recht van de foto te voorzien van een uitsnede, zodat een lange verticale panorama-foto is ontstaan en dit versterkt extra de hoogte.
De mensen die in beeld zijn (eentje heeft zijn gulp open.... geintje) geven mooi de verhoudingen weer, oftewel hoe hoog de waterval wel niet is.

Het geheel is heerlijk verdeeld en belicht en zeker het laatste is heel knap te noemen: er zijn zowel details te zien in de lucht, als dat onderin de foto geen harde schaduwen te zien zijn.....Knap fotowerk.

Vriendelijke groeten,
Robert

abmdsudi (95869) 2012-05-23 22:52

Sabaidee Waylim
Lovely vertical slim format and good stitching works. This is great stuff and I can appreciate details much better, the pov you choose for this one enhancing the height and depth of this magnificent nature beauty. Colours, light and details are superb and I like the way water is captured so sharp and with a great sense of movement, at the same it gives an idea of the scale of it. The treatment works very well. A graceful shot! Congrast, TFS
Warm regards

No_One (4) 2012-08-25 7:52

Hi Way,
That is a magnificent waterfall, and suits the bookmark frame beautifully. The colours are lush and attractive and the long exposure on the water is wonderful to look at. This is a talent that I cannot do, so I enjoy all the more when I see beautiful examples like this.
Best wishes
Noel

Photo Information

Copyright: Way Lim (Waylim) (25436)
Genre: Lugares
Medium: Cor
Date Taken: 2008-08-00
Categories: Natureza
Camera: Canonn EOS 20D
Exposição: f/22, 1/30 segundos
Details: Tripod: Yes
Versão da Foto: Versão Original
Date Submitted: 2008-09-25 0:14

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