Autumn Leaves Below the Nameless Hidden Waterfall is a photograph by Gene Walls which was uploaded on August 27th, 2013.
Autumn Leaves Below the Nameless Hidden Waterfall
On a previous hike through Ricketts Glen last summer, I photographed this small natural spillway and called it Nameless Waterfall. It does not appear... more
by Gene Walls
Title
Autumn Leaves Below the Nameless Hidden Waterfall
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Gene Walls
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Description
On a previous hike through Ricketts Glen last summer, I photographed this small natural spillway and called it "Nameless Waterfall". It does not appear on any maps of the park. Recently, Tim Devine discovered the same spot and named his photo "Forgotten Falls". Each is such an appropriate description that I decided to use both terms in my title for this capture.
Often, especially during dry summers, this stream offers barely a trickle. It is a small feeder tributary of Kitchen Creek. This small stream runs from the Old Beaver Dam to the Ganoga branch of Kitchen Creek, at the footbridge at Mohican Falls.
The falls are very easily missed. It is hidden behind a huge fallen tree, with lots of thick undergrowth surrounding the area. This spot can be found just off of the Ganoga Glen trail, a short distance upstream from Conestoga Falls. Heavy October rains had raised the water levels here, making this "secret" site a wonderful place to find. If I had a say in the matter, I would make this the 23rd named waterfall in the glen!
This photograph was captured on Columbus Day, Monday, October 11th, 2010 using a Canon EF 17-40mm f/4L lens, at the 17mm focal length, mounted on a Canon EOS 10D DSLR body. The aperture was set to f/16 with a shutter speed of 2 seconds, ISO 100. A ND-4 Neutral Density filter was mounted on the lens. A Manfrotto tripod and 222 head were used, with a remote shutter release.
Ricketts Glen State Park is located at the junction of RT-118 and RT 487 in Fairmount Township, Pennsylvania, USA. The nearest town is Red Rock, PA, about half way between Williamsport and Wilkes Barre.
© 2010 Gene Walls
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August 27th, 2013
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Comments (74)
Shelle Ettelson
Gene, this is yummy. I like the POV. I think of slinkys rolling over the steps. I too am drawn to waterfalls for the reason you mentioned, they change every day and season. I adore this whole gallery and the theme behind it. Great title.
Gene Walls replied:
Thank you very kindly, Shelle! I really appreciate that you took the time to look through my waterfall portfolio and liked what you saw. Best wishes, Gene
Nikki McInnes
Stunning work, wish I were there! L/F
Gene Walls replied:
Thank you most kindly, Nikki! It's such a lovely hidden spot. Several recently fallen large trees have made it really tough to get to these days. Best wishes, Gene
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