Autumn Genesis

Pixley Falls State Park

It was a sunny, cool Saturday and with the fall equinox only three days away I drove up to Pixley Falls to see if the leaves have started to change. I have seen leaves gathering in the yards around the city and the foliage report indicates “just starting” so I wasn’t sure what I would find. Considering the park is only 15 minutes away, it was worth the drive to see the leaves first hand.

I had waited until late in the afternoon to venture out to the park, wanting the angle of the sun to be as low as possible. Due to the orientation of the falls within the park, for most of the day the sun would be shining straight down on the water. I needed some shadows to help create a better image.

I should have known a nice day would bring people to the park. There were a few more wandering around than I usually like when I’m trying to capture images but I managed. I was looking for a different angle on the waterfall and found this view through the trees. I really liked how the small branches frame the waterfall. You can definitely tell it is the start of Autumn…

 

MLCreations Photography: Blog Post Related &emdash; Autumn Genesis

Autumn Genesis
Olympus E-M1 Mark III, M. Zuiko 12-40mm f/2.8, 1s, 40mm, f/11, ISO 200

Looking Back

Robert H. Treman State Park

Turning around and looking back into the gorge from the same location as yesterday’s image. The stone bridge spanning the gorge offered great images. It isn’t always the marquee attractions in a location that provide your best results. Remember to enjoy the journey to those attractions as well…

  

MLCreations Photography: Blog Post Related &emdash; Looking Back

Looking Back
Olympus E-M1 Mark II, M. Zuiko 12-40mm f/2.8, 1/4s, 31mm, f/11, ISO 100

 

Through the Fallen Leaves

Buttermilk Falls Sate Park

This section of the gorge trail at Buttermilk Falls State Park had been clogged with fallen trees. There were sections of the trunks lodged in the creek after they passed the waterfall. I didn’t like how the arrangement ruined the composition (IMO) and I haven’t photographed this section in a couple of visits. I was quite happy to see everything was back to normal when I walked the trail a few weeks ago. Having the fallen leaves scattered on both sides of the gorge really punctuated the feeling of autumn for me…

  

MLCreations Photography: Buttermilk Falls &emdash; Through the Fallen Leaves

Through the Fallen Leaves
Olympus E-M1 Mark II, M. Zuiko 12-40mm f/2.8, 3.2s, 12mm, f/11, ISO 100

 

Old Mill Falls

Robert H. Treman State Park

  

MLCreations Photography: Landscapes &emdash; Old Mill Falls

Old Mill Falls
Robert H. Treman State Park
Olympus E-M1 Mark II, M. Zuiko 12-40mm f/2.8, 1s, 26mm, f/11, ISO 100