humidity

A foggy lens and a little bit of sun flare created an ethereal effect for this swollen waterfall at Summersville Lake in West Virginia. This is pure camera; no post trickeration at home. I think this one will look quite nice in our new bedroom once we get settled.

(ISO 200, f/22.0, 2.2s)

just stick to the rivers and lakes that you're used to

A little more detail of yesterday's vantage point. I did have to crop it a bit to get rid of the vignetting from stacked filters.
(ISO 100, f/13.0, 1/3s, 0.6 ND & polarizing filters)

don't go chasing waterfalls

Inspired by fellow photograblogger SCJack, I convinced my better half to go for a walk in the woods at Great Falls last weekend. We'd been to the Virginia side before and hiked around on the Maryland side, but I'd never been satisfied with any photographs I took. This time, I was armed with a tripod that I left in the car and a stacked set of filters to slow down my shutter speed in the bright afternoon sun. As usual, it was a mob scene, but we managed to find a secluded trail before braving the crowds on the overlook boardwalk. I managed a few good ones that I'll post in the coming few days.
(ISO 100, f/13.0, 1/5s, 0.6 ND filter, polarizing filter)

lengthy exposure

Long exposure on moving water always looks good. This may make a great print someday.
(ISO 100, f/22.0, 1.0s)

no leprechauns here

The clouds finally broke and the setting sun revealed a rainbow. Same falls, different view. (ISO 100, f/22, 1/40s)

vernal falls

The steps to Vernal Falls on the Mist Trail. Yosemite National Park, California. (ISO 100, f/25, 1/15s)

las vistas bonitas