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p.1 #1 · p.1 #1 · Multnomah Falls

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http://qcpages.qc.cuny.edu/~maltman/070513DSC_1376.jpg

D200 + 11-18mm @ 16mm, ISO 100, 3/10, f25, grad ND

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http://qcpages.qc.cuny.edu/~maltman/070513DSC_1402.jpg

D200 + 11-18mm @ 18mm, ISO 100, 1/30, f5.6

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http://qcpages.qc.cuny.edu/~maltman/070513DSC_1423.jpg

D200 + 24-85mm @ 85mm, ISO 400, 1/250, f4

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http://qcpages.qc.cuny.edu/~maltman/070513DSC_1428.jpg

D200 + 24-85mm @ 85mm, ISO 400, 1/640, f4

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http://qcpages.qc.cuny.edu/~maltman/070513DSC_1442.jpg

D200 + 24-85mm @ 24mm, ISO 100, 1/30, f4

Multnomah Falls is the icon of the Columbia River Gorge and on the Oregon side. I’m not a huge fan of photographing icons as most of the nicest compositions are repeats making your work less interesting and therefore less valuable. When I approach icons I like to work the subject to find unique views. We visited on July 5th which was a mistake as the NYC subway is less crowded than the bridge was. The first photo is taken from the trail up to the bridge on the right side when facing the falls. The next two are from the bridge using two legs of my tripod and the hand rail to rest it. The 4th was hand held. Last is a photo from the switch back trail to the top of the falls.

I’m not thrilled with the first photo which was taken in bright haze. I’d tried multiple exposures and different blending methods for that photo and decided that the old fashioned grad ND method produced the nicest image. I’m including it for those that don’t know the location so that they have a reference for the other photos.

Comments and suggestions welcome,

Morris

Ps. There used to be a sticky thread with the forum rules. As I post on this forum in bursts separated by months, I don’t recall the recommended photo limit. I’m sorry if I’ve exceeded it and will limit future posts if someone tells me what the limit is.

Jul 20, 2013 at 08:32 AM

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p.1 #2 · p.1 #2 · Multnomah Falls

It's kind of weird, you can only see the forum rules when looking at a thread, not when looking at the forum front page list of postings. The limit is five.

Nice shots Morris!
For some reason when I see all those people on the bridge it makes me wonder...

Jul 20, 2013 at 08:43 AM

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p.1 #3 · p.1 #3 · Multnomah Falls

Gorge-ous

I kinda like what I see from the walkover bridge on down Morris that is some nice looking falls and catch basin.
#2 for me makes me think I want to see the source from above yet I like the element of that large rock and the nice sweep down and to the bottom left of the running water, some good stuff in this one to work with.

I have not had a chance to photograph any falls, guess another thing to pursue when I find time and locations!
Karl

Jul 20, 2013 at 08:49 AM

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p.1 #4 · p.1 #4 · Multnomah Falls

Love the last one Morris! Good set!
Douglas

Jul 20, 2013 at 09:18 AM

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p.1 #5 · p.1 #5 · Multnomah Falls

Third one is my pick. Went by there recently mid-morning and it was packed. Left and returned the next day around 8 am and had the place to myself.

Jul 20, 2013 at 06:59 PM

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p.1 #6 · p.1 #6 · Multnomah Falls

Beautiful images, the first really shows the size of the falls

Jul 20, 2013 at 07:33 PM

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p.1 #7 · p.1 #7 · Multnomah Falls

#1 is something. Hope the bridge can handle that many people long enough before collapsing.
My favorites are 3 and 4, I like how you found a solution to shooting the overcrowded scene.
Sasha.

Jul 20, 2013 at 07:55 PM

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p.1 #8 · p.1 #8 · Multnomah Falls

Very nice set Morris. 1 and 3 are my favorites.
harsha

Jul 20, 2013 at 09:06 PM

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p.1 #9 · p.1 #9 · Multnomah Falls

Morris, the first one looks great. I have seen some pictures without people on the bridge, but they must of got there early. I have learned that Holiday time is not the best for taking pictures of icons.

Jul 21, 2013 at 02:14 AM

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p.1 #10 · p.1 #10 · Multnomah Falls

Hey Morris,

#2 is my favorite here. I like that view from up above the bridge. #1 is nice, but the moving leaves distracts a bit.

Craig hit it about the rules, if you look at the top of this thread (any thread) you will see the forum guidelines. The max # of photos was 4, it was raised to 5 recently to match the built in Image Upload capability. But... don't feel like you have to post the max... often, 1 shot is more powerful than 5 shots...

Jim

Jul 21, 2013 at 04:29 AM

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p.1 #11 · p.1 #11 · Multnomah Falls

One of my favorite falls in the country. As suggested by Bob Hitchman, I found that a vertical panorama by shooting the falls using a 35mm-50mm equiv. and three/four exposures create a great balance of the falls and the surroundings without any distortion. I love your interpretation of the closeups.

Jul 21, 2013 at 11:01 AM


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