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Autumn Genesis

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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

Carving a Way

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Pluto Falls, Watkins Glen State Park

 

MLCreations Photography: Watkins Glen &emdash; Carving a Way

Carving a Way
Olympus E-M1 Mark III, M. Zuiko 12-40mm f/2.8, 13s, 40mm, f/11, ISO 100

Through the Gorge

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Buttermilk Falls State Park

 

MLCreations Photography: Buttermilk Falls &emdash; Through the Gorge

Through the Gorge
Olympus E-M1 Mark III, M. Zuiko 12-40mm f/2.8, 10s, 14mm, f/11, ISO 100

Impending

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Delta Lake State Park

I spent most of Saturday doing nothing in particular. I attempted to capture the sunrise but a photo worthy view did not materialize. I finally was able to get the last of the “crap” from the garage at the house I sold to the recycling center. I had tubs of household chemicals and old paint cans piled in my garage at the apartment. I stepped out for lunch to enjoy a burger and fries sitting at a picnic table in the warmth of the sun. I played more of my current video game and then decided it was time to see the sunset.

The forecast for Sunday included rain so it should not have surprised me to see the clouds coming in from the south. I hoped they would hold off long enough for me to capture the sun’s departure, but they were moving in too fast for that to happen. All was not lost. There was still some color in the sky and I liked this scene along the beach at Delta Lake.

 

MLCreations Photography: Blog Post Related &emdash; Impending

Impending
Olympus E-M1 Mark III, M. Zuiko 12-100mm f/4, 1/50s, 12mm, f/11, ISO 200

Glen of Pools

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Watkins Glen State Park

After crossing the bridge over the Central Cascade you enter the Glen of Pools in Watkins Glen. I’ve photographed this area many times and depending of the level of water in the creek it takes on different appearances. Typically I would like more water but there is a subtle clarity with the lower level bringing out the individual pools in this section of the gorge.

 

MLCreations Photography: Watkins Glen &emdash; Glen of Pools

Glen of Pools
Olympus E-M1 Mark III, M. Zuiko 12-40mm f/2.8, 8s, 22mm, f/11, ISO 100

Out of the Dark

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Watkins Glen State Park

Above the iconic Rainbow Falls, heading toward Mile Point Bridge is the Spiral Gorge section of the trail. It is a dark and narrow passage with dripping springs, sculptured pools, and thin Pluto Falls. This is the view of the gorge looking back toward Rainbow Falls from the vantage point of Pluto Falls. You can barely see three fellow hikers entering this section of the trail in the top, left third of the image.

 

MLCreations Photography: Watkins Glen &emdash; Out of the Dark

Out of the Dark
Olympus E-M1 Mark III, M. Zuiko 12-40mm f/2.8, 0.5s, 14mm, f/11, ISO 200