Falling water makes for a huge variety of very popular imagery - whether small cascades a couple feet across or giant falls that are 100 times as tall.
I live in waterfall heaven, the Columbia River Gorge, a National Scenic Area that splits Washington and Oregon states. The gorge varies from rainforest to desert steppes within an hour's drive along its stunning vistas. Having hiked and photographed here since 1985, including serious bushwhacks to gain access to remote waterfalls in rugged canyons, I've learned a few things I'd like to share about waterfall photography, with a focus on the gorge and its unique conditions...
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