Helton Creek

[Lizardqing]

Another little spot in the woods I visited this week.

The Upper Falls
http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6012/5965280038_afeba1fb7a_b.jpg

The Lower Falls
http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6024/5965280032_ab2713f468_b.jpg

This was yet another place that was hit by the massive storms on April 27th. A large tree took out the observation deck at the top falls but it did leave a nice little walkaway across the creek to get up close and personal. Seems though all of my favorite spots so far were in the path of the tornadoes that night.

[Wicked Dark]

oh that lower falls shot is something. nice work. #1 needs a WB adjustment though.

[Hillbillygirl]

Totally agree with WD on this one. Lovin' #2 for sure.

[Lizardqing]

Thanks.
I'll play with the WB on the first one and see if I can get it a bit better. That one was a bit more challenging since it was half in the sun and half not.

[Bambi]

what a beautiful spot!!

[Wicked Dark]

that's why I don't even bother with waterfalls unless it's overcast or before sunrise. Just too much for the camera.

[Lizardqing]

That is what's good about most of them around here though is that even at high noon you can do a 4 second exposure and be fine. Usually the trees are so thick that it's about like sunrise. A few though are not in the shade, mostly the bigger ones.

[Matt K.]

Cool place thi sis. And I also favor shot #2, well done.

[Mad Aussie]

I give that 2nd shot a 'WOW' ... stunning composition and light!

[Lizardqing]

Thanks again.

It is a pretty cool place Matt, that's why this time of the year it is hard to get in there with out a bunch of yahoos running around in the shot!