Smoky Mountains waterfall

[WaterfallRich]

I bought a Sony R1 last week and have only had time for a quick trip to the Big Creek area of the Smokies. I didn't get there until 3:30 yesterday afternoon, so only had about 1 1/2 hours to shoot. Lighting conditions were medium overcast. A light dusting of snow had fallen - puny amounts compared to some of the images others have been posting :cry

Mouse Creek Falls empties into Big Creek about 2 miles up the trail - one of my favorite waterfalls

http://www.pbase.com/waterfallrich/image/54542772.jpg

At about 1.5 miles up the trail is a pool called Midnight Hole. The entire flow of the creek is squeezed between 2 large boulders forming a 6' small waterfall. The water near the turbulance appears aqua even though it was overcast.

http://www.pbase.com/image/54542781.jpg

I'm heading to the Pisgah Forest tomorrow morning to learn more about the camera and to give it a good workout. Thanks for looking - all comments are welcome :thumb

[1ibandit]

Very nice pictures to look at, and thanks

[shaman]

Very nice Rich:clap Many of your shots have influenced me to plan my hikes in areas where there are more waterfalls.
I'm heading to the Smokies next weekend. Depending on the weather, I may at least get in Laurel Falls & some old growth trees beyond the falls. On the way I will get The Sinks, maybe Meigs Falls... Huskey Branch... ? I'll just wait and see when I get there.
Thanks for sharing your shots AND the inspiration.
I love the Southern Appalachians:D

[KMCC]

I hope you enjoy your R1. For a first outing, you came away with some great shots.

[WaterfallRich]

Thanks 1ibandit - I appreciate it!

Shaman, that was a very kind thing to say. Funny thing is that after seeing your last shots from up high, I remembered that I need to spend more time above the forest floor. I just got back from a day in the Pisgah Forest and spent an hour or so sitting on a bald across from Looking Glass Rock. The pictures are still in the camera - I hope 1 or 2 turned out OK. We all look forward to seeing the results from your Smokies trip! There seems to be more mossy rocks and logs there - a noticable difference from most places in the Pisgah.

Kent, thanks for your kind comment also. 99% of what I shoot is landscapes, wildflowers, etc. and the R1 seemed to be the best camera for me and my credit card.

[ginger_55]

I like those shots!

ginger

[Andy]

:wave glad to see you here again Rich!