october 2012 desktop

Falling leaves and waterfalls….

Here’s Raleigh Falls from the opposite side. With water levels so low, it was easy to step across and shoot a less seen angle. Which side do you like better?

For our de Havilland float plane fans, I have the Otter at the dock at sunset.

The proportionately large tail is exaggerated from this angle.
For specifc screen resolutions, drop down the ‘free calendar’ tab at the top of the page and select October 2012. Happy fall y’all!

lower Raleigh Falls

This sequence of shots just a little down stream were taken quite late in the day. I wanted to take advantage of less light for slower shutter speeds to give me the silky water look.

6.0 sec exposure, f/8.0, ISO 320
4.0 sec exposure, f/3.2. ISO 320

I love how purple the rock in the foreground came out in the shot.

6.0 sec exposure, f/8.0 ISO 320

Photo tip: when shooting at or after sunset, be sure to have a flashlight along to find your way home!

Raleigh Falls

Happy 1st day of fall.

Freezing point

We all know water freezes at 0 degrees Celsius (32F). When the air temperature hovers at that point we can find water in both solid and liquid form.
This day the spring melt falls over a highway rock cut and builds ice at the bottom.

Bridal Veil Falls

Doesn’t it look like the water comes right out of the rock cliff?  Below is the context of this beautiful falls in the Agawa Canyon.  Imagine the spring run off here!