Now in Pierre (pronounced "peer", by us South Dakota natives), the capitol of South Dakota. Today we go as far as Sioux Falls (SD).
This is a photo of Roughlock Falls, in Spearfish Canyon. I grew up about 3 miles outside of Spearfish, so it was fun seeing my hometown again. I wouldn't want to live there again, but there is always something special about hometowns.
It was pretty dark, but I wanted to get some longer exposures anyways. No tripod for this one, just set the camera on the railing and held my breath. If I would have remembered my tripod, I would have taken a longer exposure (with a smaller aperture) and the leaves on the right and left would be more in focus.
You can't really get a feel for the size of the falls from the picture, but I would say the drop is around 20 or 30 feet, even though it may look a bit smaller in the picture.
categories: nature
July 22nd, 2005 at 3:39 AM
This is a gorgeous scene; I think you've done it just perfectly without the tripod. If it was all razor sharp it might look less real.
July 22nd, 2005 at 6:14 AM
Really nice. Very peaceful. This is one of those photos that you can put on a lot of websites or postcards. I'd have to say the drop looks like 15 feet instead of 25...Good shutter too.
July 22nd, 2005 at 7:13 AM
Perfect! Nice effect - just goes to show you don't need a tripod to get a great long exposure shot. Well done.
July 22nd, 2005 at 12:45 PM
Gorgeous image. I love all the green foliage and the silky water.
July 22nd, 2005 at 1:53 PM
It looks like a picture taken in Costa Rica or something... Did you have the chance to go in? It looks pretty refreshing.
July 22nd, 2005 at 3:05 PM
I like the soft falls a lot - I think 1/4 sec wasn't a bad choice. Really neat composition.
July 22nd, 2005 at 7:18 PM
Gorgeous... I love the cascade of the water in this shot almost in slo-mo. This I'd happily buy as a poster.
July 22nd, 2005 at 7:54 PM
I never tire of seeing such natural beauty. You have captured it with skill and grace.
July 23rd, 2005 at 2:50 AM
This is postiviely stunning, and my 'fave of the day' ;)
July 23rd, 2005 at 4:40 PM
Absolutly georgeous!!!!!! I actully almost went there for my Sr. Pics, but it t'would have been in Dec. and wouldn't have worked... anywho This one is absoltely beautiful!
July 24th, 2005 at 9:00 PM
excellence slow shutter. you have a very steady hand :)
July 25th, 2005 at 11:20 PM
Simply beautiful.