Painting is just another way of keeping a diary ~Pablo Picasso

Tuesday, May 26, 2015

Rainbow Falls

A view of Rainbow Falls in Stehekin, where we vacationed over the weekend.  We rented bikes to ride to these falls, so I was traveling light with camera gear: just the lens on the camera and no tripod.  It was probably good for me because I tend to present whitewater in the same way each time.  A short shutter speed here is a nice change of pace.  As for the rainbow part, I'm told that if the sun shines on the falls, the mist creates a rainbow.  It was sunny on our ride, although you certainly can't tell it from this photo.  I wonder how often the sun shines on these falls.  Maybe we needed to be there earlier in the day.  I also wonder how many falls get the rainbow name.  Lots, I'm sure.

5 comments:

Linda W. said...

Nice photo! I just love waterfalls.

Gail Dixon said...

I find traveling light with the camera gear is the way to go. Unless going to a place you might not see for a long time to come. I love your shot here of the natural action of the water, rather than the slow-shutter silkiness that so many photographers go for these days.

TexWisGirl said...

that's neat. :)

John "By Stargoose And Hanglands" said...

The sharp-focus water in the foreground contrasts nicely with the misty look at the back. I've never really been a fan of that silky look though.

Sketchbook Wandering said...

It's good to get away from our regular tools sometimes...Beautiful forms and values here as well as the falls! What a great weekend you had!