Cascade Falls Photo

Photographer’s Note

Cascade Falls
Cascade River State Park
near Grand Marais, Minnesota

Minnesota's North Shore of Lake Superior is lined with a series of beautiful state parks ...it seems like there is one every ten to twenty miles as one heads up the shore .. Their motif is for the most part very similar .. beautiful North Shore views of Superior .. rivers rushing and cascading down into the lake .. through the thick forests of the North Woods .. abundant wildlife ..

Cascade River State Park has been on my to do list since I discovered it on the state park site .. the Park's site begins with the statement:

"Come to Cascade for the rushing river and grand waterfalls that lay within a gorge, lush with moss and ferns that grow on black volcanic rocks."

It certainly did not disappointment. This first fall .. Cascade Falls .. is located just a couple hundred feet from the parking lot off of Scenic Highway 61 that runs along the North Shore.

Interactive Map of Minnesota State Parks:
http://www.dnr.state.mn.us/state_parks/map.html

Cascade River State Park Site:
http://www.dnr.state.mn.us/state_parks/cascade_river/index.html

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lucasgalodoido (16577) 2009-07-21 20:39

Hi John,
beautiful fall here, captured with perfect exposition. I like of the colors too. Great job.
Regards,
Lucas

Csilla (1780) 2009-07-21 22:19

Hi John!
Beautiful falls. I like the POV, the silky texture and the colors as well.
Thanks for sharing!
Csilla

Royaldevon (5870) 2009-07-21 23:56

Hello John,

The whole shot comes together so beautifully from the start of the descent to the swirling bottom. I like the contrast between the silky smoothness of the water and the craggy, jagged textures of the rocks. It is so naturally framed by the moss and the algae.

Kind regards,
Bev :-)
I enjoyed reading your profile.
As a retired teacher, who has experienced children with differing degrees of autism, I found your notes very 'moving'.

gentedilivello (1769) 2009-07-21 23:59

Hi John,
lovely picture showing this nice fall. Perfect use of the long exposure. The trees are a perfect frame for the view. Nice job.
TFS.
Regards.
Gabriele.

danyy (68280) 2009-07-22 0:01

Bonjour John,
tes photo snous plongent toujours dans une belle nature, des fois un peu sauvage, on sent dans tes réalisations que tu te plais beaucoup dans ces milieux peu peuplés.
Un effet de filé très réussi, un peu de magie dans cette chute bien cadrée et entourée de verdure.
Best regards.
Daniel

mjdundee (3494) 2009-07-22 1:36

Hi John,
I loved to stroll though your great nature gallery.
Your photographs are very refreshing to look at and always composed carefully in good light. Learning about the world through photography - the real sense of Trekearth can be discoverd in your work. Well done. Thank you.
Thomas

Miha2ou7 (4889) 2009-07-22 1:52

Hey John,

Excellent exposition and a lovely motive. Good framing too, I guess it wouldnt look as nice if you`d have left in more of the trees. Nice stuff.

Best regards.

feather (49856) 2009-07-22 4:04

It will come as no surprise to you that I love this image. The motion of the water is just as I like it. You have considered your POV and framing carefully, so there is just the right amount of foliage as a natural frame for the falls. The three small cascades at the bottom add much to the whole of the scene. I guess the top right corner gave you some trouble, but you handled the brightness admirably. Well done
Kath

PixelTerror (86038) 2009-07-22 4:35

Hi John
Nice waterfall image with excellent silky water, I'm always impressed how long exposure boosts the highlights so that the water can flash against the surrounding darkness.
Have a nice day JY

kingurek (608) 2009-07-22 5:36

Hello,
Simply amazing. I like this water blur effect very much. Wonderful composition with both trees framing the whole picture. Very good sharpness makes everything is clear enough. Congratulations!!!

Greetings

Kinga

Buin (37234) 2009-07-22 9:41

Hallo John!
Here I like especially the presentation of the water in front of this a bit mystic cave which really gives dynamics to the photo.TGhe frame of the green branches is another plus factor in this picture. A photo to marvel, and a somehow refreshing one in these days of heat and sultriness ...
Greetings from unbearable sticky Germany where one thunderstorm follows the other ...
Frank

Didi (35862) 2009-07-22 9:56

Hi John
Very nice milky Cascade, good management of the lights with the shades.
Only the sound is missing :)
Take care

darek1978 (11153) 2009-07-22 10:38

Hi John,
Excellent POV with beautiful colours. Good use of the vertical format to emphasize the height of the fall. As you probably know I like the effect of long exposure ;) This is a brilliant picture! My compliments.
Regards,
Darek

asajernigan (14004) 2009-07-22 11:33

John,
This is a great shot of this majestic waterfall. The vertical composition if fine here showing us good closeup detail while allowing us to see the full height of the falls. The lighting and colors are great with excellent sharpness and detail. The long exposure add a nice effect to the moving water.
TFS,
Asa

claudio74 (6354) 2009-07-22 13:38

Hi John
Nice picture
You managed really well the exposure,it give a perfect light on the waterfall.
well done
regards
Claude

mvdisco (11422) 2009-07-22 17:04

Bonjour John,
Beautiful fall and great composition,
Excellent POV. and DOF. well presented,
great colors and effet of the fall,
Fantastic naturel framed and details..
all my compliments
Michel

belido (16169) 2009-07-22 17:29

Hi John,

I love the effect the water fall. You really did a great job since the the overall exposure is excellent. The other two good points are the framing and the natural colors. I like this a lot!
Um abraço,
Carlos

danos (31998) 2009-07-23 2:50

Hello John,
very nice the pause of the falling water of this waterfall.The use of the zoom lens created a perfect result.Well done.

Regards,danos

foozi (4669) 2009-07-24 0:55

Hi John,
i dont know what to say on this beautiful fall. the silky water is excellently captured.
So beautiful and calm.
The framing by the leaves and branches is wonderful. Nice captured in excellent compo.
Really exciting.

regards,
Foozi

Cricri (43030) 2009-07-24 11:24

Hello John
Superbe dans le format, le cadrage, la pose longue qui donne un merveillleux résultat de la cascade, très belle réalisation
Have a nice week end
cricri

UlfE (8905) 2009-07-24 22:17

Hi John,

A really beutiful scene you have captured here. Your light mangement is really impressive you could actually see a lot of the texture and detail of the rocks also in darker parts. I also like the natural framing of green vegetation and the silky look of the waterfall against the dark rocks. TFS and have a nice day!

Cheers,

Ulf

cunejo200 (7157) 2009-07-26 9:38

HI John,
Hats off to you for successfully metering this scene. I have taken waterfalls photos before with no success because of overexposure on the water. I can't make any suggestions regarding composition, it is flawless. Best regards...
Danilo

Charo (31651) 2009-07-26 14:28

Hello John,
Beautiful waterfall framed by tree branches. Succeeded very well the effect of water seems silk. Excellent work.
Best wishes,
Charo

Roccos (205) 2009-07-28 13:03

Hello John!

Beautiful natural theme with great colors. The contrast and sharpness are also great!

Best regards and have a nice week!

Ney

cdmonson (2751) 2009-07-29 9:18

Hi John:

Beautiful but simple shot. Exposure is perfect, and this is just such a beautiful waterfall. I've heard that northern Minnesota and Michigan are a great place for waterfalls. I guess now I see why. Great shot.

Clark

papagolf21 (56096) 2009-07-29 13:39

Bonsoir, cher John,
Tu as la spécialité de nous présenter des photos de rêve.
Cette photo ne fait pas exception. La beauté de l'image est réelle. Nous avons l'impression d'entendre le grondement réalisé par cette magnifique cascade.
Encore un pur régal pour le regard.
Amitiés.
Philippe

dta (4682) 2009-07-29 13:54

Hello John ,
This is a very fine capture of a little piece of paradise . I don't always like the effect of the long exposure (a personnal taste of course) . But this one is very effective . The contrast with the black rocks , the framing by the green trees are oyher great features .
Regards

Graal (57462) 2009-07-29 23:13

Hi John,
beautiful place and view. Great nature. Fantastic waterfall. Good presentation and note. I like it a lot.
Gr., Aleksander

Nicou (44259) 2009-07-30 1:09

Helleo,

Fantastique cascade, ce blan en filet dans ce beau vert, superbe réalisation, une tout belle image.

Bravoe t amitié

Nicou

maglex (1542) 2009-07-30 7:32

I love that silky texture of the water...Very effective framing. Thanks for sharing..>Alex

Cretense (55340) 2009-07-30 8:05

Hello John!

Fantanstic waterfall, beautiful place in general, great nature photography! Perfect use of the long shutter speed, great light managment, great tight framing and composition! Congratulations!

Hercules

paura (38066) 2009-07-30 10:46

John,
Lovely artistic photo composition here.The 1 second effect exposure result great. Very well done!

Regards

Paulo

jafadabret (39183) 2009-07-30 23:12

Bonjour John.
Ici la pose longue pour obtenir le flou de la chute est tout à fait justifié et le résultat est magnifique. J'aime la verdure qui encadre ce beau voile de mariée.
Amicalement
Jacques

johnmcc (126) 2009-07-31 8:09

Hi John,

Thanks for reviewing my gallery. Yours is filled with wonderful pictures of nature. This one was particularly interesting with the slower timing to catch the motion. Thanks very much.
John

popsick (221) 2009-08-01 4:48

Hi John,

Im interesting in waterfalls photos. and your shot here catch my attention... the long-exposure effect on that water is amazing...

can i ask question? how do we avoid our camera from the splash water.. and from the dew gets into our camera?
thanks,

Ali

plimrn (19588) 2009-08-01 15:43

Hi John,
This is one of the beautiful waterfall photos I've seen. I do like the way you framed it show the water flowing past the opening of the grotto behind, and then framed the rock with the greens in both sunlight and shadow. The slow shutter speed turns the cascade to silk; if ever a waterfall benefited by this technique, the volume of water flowing here surely does. Jus t gorgeous!!
HLJ, Pat

bakes888 (18055) 2009-08-02 1:59

Hi John. Always a pleasure viewing your nature photos, I seem to have less and less time to go out and shoot some for myself. Still I’d rather be busy. Nice capture, great natural framing with the foliage. Great textures and colours also. Thanks for sharing.
Have a good Sunday, Paul.

anokutan (7453) 2009-08-03 22:11

Hello John,
Simply amazing. I like this water blur effect very much. Wonderful composition with both trees framing the whole picture.

alainh (35353) 2009-08-04 0:23

hello John
not easy at all, but perfectly made. the good exifs giving dynamism and graphism. i can hear the noise of the fall. it's a splendid picture.
friendly, John
alain

jemaflor (39055) 2009-08-06 12:52

Hi John,
Well made, lovely result for these falls, impressive effect bravo !

berek (28824) 2009-08-08 22:05

Hi John,
beautiful waterfalls framed with natural green. clever composition with right exposure time.
Have a nice Sunday.
Burak

giorgimer (20884) 2009-08-09 16:16

Hi John,

just today I was thinking to visit in the next future a cascade with my tripod in order to take a long time shot and have this effect, yours is excellent

Well done!

Gio

Hellas (5107) 2009-08-13 2:24

Hello John!

First of all, I visited Cascade River State Park Site and I am amazed by what I found! Realy abundant wildlife a paradise!
Then I examined carefully your post. You captured very well the waterfall and framed equally well, as I see this PoV must be unique! One second was enough to write on sensor the movement, John! It was the perfect way.
I love these soft curves of the falling water!
It’s blue colour tone contrast perfectly with the dark background.

Thanks for sharing the beauties of the places you "live in"!

Warm regards,
Athanasios.

resato (428) 2009-09-13 4:13

Hello John,

great job on this one! Exposition very well managed, richness of detail, beautiful framing.

Regards, René

blueaquan (32) 2009-09-18 12:00

Hi John
Beautifully shown falls, I like the way you've used a slow shutter to make a dreamy falls out of a simple one. The only problem, well its not a problem at all is that one looking at it cannot guage the size of the falls.
Thanks for sharing...

Cheers, Blue