You may remember my post about Upper Falls at Old Man's Cave in Hocking Hills State Park. Well, Upper Falls is only one of a number of falls in the park. Today I want to highlight Cedar Falls.
Cedar falls is probably the most photographed falls in the park. Therefore it can difficult to get a unique view, but any view will be wonderful.
Waterfalls are often best shot on cloudy days. The contrast and colors are often better and it is easier to use slow shutter speeds to get that great silky look to the water.
I didn't have one this day but it is helpful to have a neutral density filter in order to lengthen the exposure even more. Most of these were shot at around 1/5 to 1/2 second. Two seconds or more would be even better. You can get some silkiness even at 1/20 to 1/30 second.
Views of the entire falls are important and lovely but make sure you zoom in and get detail shots. They often turn out to be the best of the day.
Of course you have to realize that you aren't going to be the only people taking shots. This couple was having as great a time as I was. I'm sure they got some shots they can be proud of.
Hocking Hills State Park is located near Logan, Ohio. Logan is located on US 33 about an hour Southeast of Columbus between Lancaster and Athens, Ohio. A visit to Ohio University in Athens is well worth the side trip.
Keep on shootin'!!!
Thanks to Debbie at Delicious Baby for facilitating Photo Friday.
© 2009 Tim Marks all rights reserved
Wow...those photos are beautiful! I am bookmarking this post so that I can reference it next time we are headed to a waterfall. Mine never turn out like this!
Posted by: Jen@TwoKidsandamap | November 13, 2009 at 12:36 AM
The slow shutter speeds are awesome!
Posted by: Caitlin | November 13, 2009 at 01:16 AM
Brilliant photographs, a pleasure to take in. There's an ethereal quality to the shot in the middle.
Posted by: Lorraine | November 13, 2009 at 01:39 AM
Beautiful and thanks for sharing the photo tips.
Posted by: Lucia | November 13, 2009 at 02:58 AM
My favourite is the one with the other photographers. People add perspective to a wilderness scene. Beautiful photos.
Posted by: Helly (Travel by the Calendar) | November 13, 2009 at 03:34 AM
Hocking Hills is such a great place for photographers. We like the fact that there are plenty of fairly easy hiking trails so lugging the good tripods in for photos isn't much of an issue :)
Posted by: Dominique | November 13, 2009 at 09:42 AM
Lovely photos, thanks
Posted by: Kerry | November 13, 2009 at 11:43 AM
When I think Ohio I don't think waterfalls. Thank you for giving this west coaster an education on the beauty of the region.
Posted by: Sharlene | November 13, 2009 at 12:33 PM
They might not be unique but they sure are gorgeous, I loved them all.
Posted by: Marina K Villatoro | November 13, 2009 at 04:31 PM
Thanks for sharing those photo tips too, since I barely ever figure out how to use half the buttons on my fancy point and shoot.
I love water shots in general, but these are great.
Posted by: Carolina | November 13, 2009 at 10:38 PM
Good tips, I never thought about shooting these on cludy days but it all makes sense. I love them all, the water flow, the rocks and depth you show and the scale.
Posted by: Cate | November 14, 2009 at 02:35 PM