p.1 #1 · A Touch of Fall..... Ricketts Glen State Park
Last Friday, Oct 02, I had the opportunity to visit Ricketts Glen State Park in Pennsylvania. This is a superior destination for autumn waterfall photography and I would highly suggest visiting the park if you ever get the chance. Falls Trail in Ricketts Glen can be a steep hike, but if you are doing photography, I don't think you will mind the elevation changes.
Ricketts Glen is a natural treasure at any time of the year but autumn has a way of accentuating the park's natural beauty to new levels. Photographic opportunities abound almost everywhere. I would suggest that you allow yourself at least six hours to complete the hike while doing photography. As far as equipment, I would suggest to keep it simple; bring a light but stable tripod, a wide angle zoom lens with a polarizing filter for photographing the waterfalls (a 16-35mm is perfect), a macro lens for some close up shots, and a short telephoto lens. That equipment should be able to handle any photographic opportunities found on the trail. Be sure to bring a good pair of hiking boots and use caution - the rocks can be very slippery!!!
If you get the opportunity to photograph Ricketts Glen, I am sure you will have a fantastic time and return with wonderful photographs!
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Last week the fall color was basically just starting on the trail, I would think that this week should offer some of the season's best color.
p.1 #10 · A Touch of Fall..... Ricketts Glen State Park
What a great post....beautiful compositions with wonderful lighting and very informative for others. I am a waterfall fan and have never thought of this location before your post. Now, it is on my want to go to list!!!
Thank you for a great post!!
Greg
p.1 #15 · A Touch of Fall..... Ricketts Glen State Park
I have been meaning to drive up there for the day, but I keep pushing it off due to something coming up at the last minute. I definitely need to get up there before all the color is gone though. Some pretty awesome images you captured too.
p.1 #16 · A Touch of Fall..... Ricketts Glen State Park
You were there the day after I was. You made great use of the early fall colors and this is really excellent work from the standpoint of finding (and getting to) the best angles. Great set, congratulations!
Dave
Oct 13, 2014 at 11:33 AM
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p.1 #17 · A Touch of Fall..... Ricketts Glen State Park
Nice stuff like how you put stuff in with the falls, like the swirling on 2
