Waterfalls! Waterfalls!

Carol Freshley July 31, 2016

There are eight different waterfalls in the Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area and five of them are easily accessible from Interstate 84. No surprise, then, that the fearsome six photographers were all about checking out the waterfalls first when we started our 4 days of capturing magnificent images together. The memories we created were far better than any of the images you are about to see. We hope that you enjoy the photos anyway!

Yes!!  I would raise my arms too if I were not toting a camera and tripod! — Yes!! I would raise my arms too if I were not toting a camera and tripod!

Top of Multnomah Falls.  Ann, our superb hiker, gives us a very different perspective of the falls! — Top of Multnomah Falls. Ann, our superb hiker, gives us a very different perspective of the falls!

Taken while on the hike from Lower to Upper Horsetail.  Last time we were at Horsetail Falls (2013) it was raining so hard that getting up to the upper fall was not even considered.  So glad we got to do it this time.  Karen said she … — Taken while on the hike from Lower to Upper Horsetail. Last time we were at Horsetail Falls (2013) it was raining so hard that getting up to the upper fall was not even considered. So glad we got to do it this time. Karen said she wanted to send photos that not everyone else took. She nailed it here.

This is from the walk behind area at Upper Horsetail Falls.  He gives a hint of the interesting ceiling. — This is from the walk behind area at Upper Horsetail Falls. He gives a hint of the interesting ceiling.

Detail from the ceiling of the 'walk behind' area of Upper Horsetail Falls.

Only Greg and Ann could hike the difficult and treacherous path to Fairy Falls.  They returned with proof they had made it.  Neither took a tripod (understandable), so long shots were not possible. — Only Greg and Ann could hike the difficult and treacherous path to Fairy Falls. They returned with proof they had made it. Neither took a tripod (understandable), so long shots were not possible.

Top half of Multnomah taken from the bridge.

We had had plan!  We would arrive at Multnomah Falls VERY early and get some great photos in before the hordes of folks arrived to look in awe (just like us) at what Mother Nature can give us.  Well, Mother Nature sometimes laughs at the p… — We had had plan! We would arrive at Multnomah Falls VERY early and get some great photos in before the hordes of folks arrived to look in awe (just like us) at what Mother Nature can give us. Well, Mother Nature sometimes laughs at the plans that photographers make! Fogged in with a light drizzle that even intensified into a good rain! We took a few shots and then retreated to the lodge for a tasty and hearty breakfast.

From the parking lot.  Too close to the freeway barrier and the truckers were sounding their horns warning me to 'GET BACK'.  I moved when I got my photo but got pretty wet in the effort.  LOL — From the parking lot. Too close to the freeway barrier and the truckers were sounding their horns warning me to 'GET BACK'. I moved when I got my photo but got pretty wet in the effort. LOL

There are so many opportunities to capture images, sometimes with more emotion than the waterfalls. They come up along the paths and the creeks leading away from the falls. For us desert rats, these places are a wonderland!