Spring Falls

Posted by Mike on

Chittenango Falls State Park

Sunday was the day. The day to take a short trip for a waterfall image. The cloudy morning that started at Bellamy Harbor, was going to continue for a while and the diffused light through the clouds is exactly what I needed for a waterfall.

Which one?

I have already visited Pixley Falls this spring. Chittenango Falls is the obvious next choice. It would have to be near midday so the light will illuminate the gorge.

Will the clouds last until then?

Let’s see. What else are you doing? It will be worth the drive.

And it was…

Spring Falls
Nikon Z6 II, Nikkor Z 24-70mm f/4 S, 1/4s, 33mm, f/16, ISO 100

I’m enjoying the spring green. After winter and the muddy thaw, seeing the landscape come alive with the green is refreshing. Although it was overcast, the clouds still presented a challenge and a risk of over exposure. I bracketed each shot with the thought of having to merge them into an HDR image. Surprisingly, the two thirds under exposed image was workable.

Now, I like the above image, but I also like a good monochrome image. My waterfall images generally convert well to monochrome. Did this one? Let me know…

Spring Falls – B&W
Nikon Z6 II, Nikkor Z 24-70mm f/4 S, 1/4s, 33mm, f/16, ISO 100

8 responses to “Spring Falls”

  3. You may remember I’m always a bit prejudiced toward color – no different here on this shot! While yes the monochrome does work with all the texture you’ve captured, outdoorsy-me will always be a fan of this beautiful spring green we are enjoying now. The color photo is absolutely alive!

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