Elowah Falls is a stunning waterfall on the Oregon side of the Columbia River Gorge. Even though it is pretty easy to get to, and one of the more beautiful waterfalls in the area, it is relatively uncrowded. Most of the tourists are captured by the larger Multnomah Falls, and old US 30 funnels you back onto the interstate before you pass the trailhead for Elowah Falls. It's really only found by those looking for it. On this late August afternoon, I was the only person there. This falls is both intimate and majestic at the same time, falling 228 feet off sheer cliffs. On this day, the wind was ripping through the clearing, causing the waterfall to take some cool shapes. Most of the shots of Elowah are taken from further down the creek, shrouding the waterfall in foliage and making it look forested. I was downright shocked when I saw how wide open it was, and attempted to capture that aspect of its character here.
Nice looking shot here. I like your capture of it, and great work keeping the sky from blowing out. I am trying to remember if I have ever shot this one... Not sure, but I do know next time I am up there I will be sure to shoot it.
Definitely has a twisted look, Matt. Very cool the way the wind is creating the distortion that seems to mirror the shape of the rocks on the right. Nicely done.
Hi guys, adding a new photo. I got some feedback that the Orton effect I added to the foreground made the sharpness between the foreground rocks and the background cliff a little too different, and distracting. Here is an edition with no foreground Orton effect... which do you like better?
Really like this.. I have shot this fall before, but never with the wind adding to the comp! This is cool, I too like this fall as it is fairly ignored by the crowds.
I can't see the second image that you posted. I'm getting a missing image error. But I do like your original image. I do agree that orton is a little too strong. I'd suggest toning it down a bit. If you did on the second image that I can't see, then it must be a stunner!
