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On Memorial Day, I planned to make my annual pilgrimage to the wildflowers in the Dog Mountain summit meadows, but the weather was not favorable. Instead, I went to nearby Dog Creek and explored a little-known waterfall. Dog Creek Falls is easily reached and moderately photogenic, but the real beauty is slightly upstream.

Unfortunately, it requires a lot of physical effort to visit. First, you have to scale the rock face next to Dog Creek Falls -- it can be done without climbing equipment, but it is not for everyone. Then you have to cross the creek, and there is no way to avoid getting wet. Finally, you have to climb up a loose rock slope. The distance is relatively short, but the degree of exertion is quite high. I hope that you enjoy it, because I really had to work for this one. :D

(Technical details: Nikon D90, Manfrotto 190CXPRO3 tripod, Tokina AT-X 116 lens, B+W Circular Polarizer, f/22, 1/1.6 seconds.)

NOTE: When displayed at its default size, the photo may appear a bit "soft". Full View is highly recommended for better appreciation of detail.

Here is Study 2 with a slightly different ocmposition:



If you enjoy this photo, please take a few moments to visit my Waterscapes gallery.
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~NikonKenny Jul 2, 2011  Hobbyist Photographer
Gorgeous waterfall shot. Have you tried using an ND filter on your lens? I use either the circular polarizer or an ND6.
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=greglief Jul 7, 2011  Hobbyist Photographer
I have indeed. I used to own a B+W ND6, but have not yet replaced it since getting all my camera gear stolen last year. :(

It definitely opens some interesting loooooong exposure possibilities. I used it for a three minute exposure of Wahclella Falls in December 2009. I need to get another one!
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*NWunseen Jul 2, 2011  Hobbyist Photographer
amazing waterfall! thanks for the efforts to share this one. take it theres no practical approach to the base?
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=greglief Jul 7, 2011  Hobbyist Photographer
Not really. I took these shots from a steep hillside directly across from the waterfall. It would theoretically be possible to wade upstream in the creek, but the spray (at least during times of decent water flow) would make it impossible to keep the lens dry.
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*kram666 Jul 2, 2011
nice photo :-)

"To learn how to use your head, you have to go out of your mind."
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=greglief Jul 7, 2011  Hobbyist Photographer
Thanks, Mark!
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~Vampyre-Lover Jul 1, 2011
Beautiful Shot!!!
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=greglief Jul 7, 2011  Hobbyist Photographer
Thank you!
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`davincipoppalag Jul 1, 2011
It was well worth the effort
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=greglief Jul 7, 2011  Hobbyist Photographer
I'm glad that you think so. I am still trying to convince myself of that. :D
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