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Ramsey Cascades Rambleby *BradLeeDaleNorth

Photography / Animals, Plants & Nature / Waterscapes

To give myself a bit of a challenge I chose to hike up to Ramsey Cascades at Greenbrier in Smoky Mountains National Park. The hike is a total of 8 miles round trip, but with a total elevation gain of 2,000'. At first the path was even and easy to travel. The sun was still blocked by some early morning clouds hanging around, creating great diffused light. After crossing over the Little Pigeon River's Middle Prong four times, two of which being on a log bridge, the other two wading through the water, traversing over large rocks, tree roots, and even some boulders, you arrive at Ramsey Cascades. This is the tallest waterfall in the park, measuring in at 105'.

Upon arrival I came across 8-10 other hikers enjoying the view, relaxed and eating their packed lunches while sitting on huge boulders off to the side of the falls. I sat alone, munched on my Clif bar and sipped from my Camelbak while steam billowed out from under my sweat-drenched clothes. I stretched my legs out on the rock, rested my head on my camera bag and took in the moment for all it was worth.

After having a slight snooze for 15-20 minutes I put my jacket back on and began to shoot around and look for interesting comps. Behind me, the sun peaked in through the canopy of trees with no clouds in sight, not the conditions you want for moving water photos. I shot away despite the sun, utilizing my neutral density filters to drag out the shutter in almost direct sunlight. After I was content with some shots I headed back out on the trail as the others have, making sure to get back in time for sunset shots on Clingman's Dome.

At the time, I hadn't noticed the shadows from the overhanging branches, cast down on the water, rookie mistake. I've tried many different ways to remove the shadow and most methods produced garish results. Despite the harsh light and shadows I wanted to post this photo because I was proud of my solo hike through a place I had never been before.

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*Lenmanaa Feb 10, 2012 Hobbyist Photographer

Your wonderful work is featured here [link]

*BradLeeDaleNorth Feb 10, 2012 Professional Photographer

Thank you so much for the feature! Humbling.

*Lenmanaa Feb 10, 2012 Hobbyist Photographer

you are very welcome

~Yanareb May 19, 2011

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*BradLeeDaleNorth May 20, 2011 Professional Photographer

Wow, thank you so much for the feature!

*nemeziz May 19, 2011 Hobbyist Photographer

Amazing photo! I love the short story you´ve included with the photo, it really makes it so much more interesting!! The branches didn´t even bother me and I feel they work well with the photo, but I can see how you would have liked to have it without. Great work!

Have a great day!

*BradLeeDaleNorth May 20, 2011 Professional Photographer

Well thank you so much! I try to write a little about every photo I post, sometimes it doesn't work out so well. This particular instance was a memorable experience for me so it was natural to write about it.

*LAlight Jan 2, 2011 Hobbyist Photographer

Despite the harsh lighting, you controlled it very well!

*BradLeeDaleNorth Jan 2, 2011 Professional Photographer

I really appreciate that! It was a tricky exposure.

~Point-Blank-Silence Oct 27, 2010

beautyful

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