Eastern States - Waterfalls and Rivers

redleash

Here are a few shots from my trip to the Blue Ridge and Smoky Mtns. I'd never been to Western NC nor to Great Smoky Mountains NP, so this was a real treat for me. My friend and I were able to practice our "silky water" shots, so I am anxious to get some C&C on mine.

Thanks!
Lauren

1. Small cascade on side of Hwy 276 in Pisgah National Forest, near Brevard NC.


2. Cascade in Middle Prong of the Little River, Great Smoky Mountains NP


3. Abstract - Little River


4. Fishing along the Little River near sundown


5. Cascade and boulders in Little River, near sundown


6. Up close to the riverbed - I liked the scattered leaves

cmkultradome

Lauren- Really like that #3 Abstract. Of the others my favorite is #5 (of course it reminds me of Maine). I haven't been to the Smokies since I was a teenager. I would love to get back there to photograph the area, especially in the fall - I'm sure the changing colors are just gorgeous.

Stephanie

rhondavid

Love them all. Flowing water and rocks really turn me on. I love GSMNP and the Blue Ridge Parkway. So many photo ops there. Looking forward to going myself in a couple of months.

Thanks for sharing these beautiful shots.

redleash

Thanks Stephanie and David! I did, indeed, find lots of photo ops on this journey. I will share more later, including some street shots from DC.

Lauren

Snowgirl

redleash wrote: »

Thanks Stephanie and David! I did, indeed, find lots of photo ops on this journey. I will share more later, including some street shots from DC.

Lauren

Sounds like a great trip you had. These are lovely images. I haven't had a chance to do much in the landscape world for quite a while so i need to work on my skills / knowledge.

Heading to PEI on Sept. 22nd for a few days of R&R with hubby and pooch - and some beach and sand dune photography.

I'll have to do some waterfall scouting in case you make it across the border later in the fall

There are a couple of gorges about a 45 minute drive from the Calais / St. Stephen border crossing; and there are more around my home (1.5 hours from the border crossing).

annnna8888

Good shots, Lauren. Scenery like this really offers plenty to a photographer. I particularly like #2, 3 and 6. In #1, I'm a little distracted by the OOF rock in the foreground.

Ana

squirl033

i'm a sucker for rocks (preferably mossy) and flowing water, and it looks like you've got the "silky" effect down pretty well. i'd love to visit that part of the country... so many streams to photograph, and the fall colors there are gorgeous!

dls

Nice work. Of the series, I enjoy #5 the most for its lighting and comp.