Snoqualmie Falls

A 268-foot fall! (82 meters) (house on top lightened for scale)

There was a photographer there, with his tripod and I looked at it longingly since I didn't have one. I was chatting with him about settings, etc., and bemoaning not having my tripod or my filters for a longer exposure but as he packed up and left, he called out to me, "I kind of like using a little faster shutter speed on these bigger falls to give it some texture." He was right.

Rule to keep in mind whenever you see photographers who seem to know what they are doing: Chat them up. Smile. Hope for Tidbits of Tips to come floating your way.

[Rachel]

You can see the power of the water from this shot. All that spray. I also approach photographers now - such a universal language!

[*lynn]

powerful! wow

[Marnie]

Oh wow, that is one powerful waterfall, what a marvellous sight.

[Jane Pittenger]

Perfect with the definition in the water and then the wonderful softness of the splash. I need to get more courageous re talking to other photographers. I always fear looking stupid

[Bill Fenske]

Thanks for the tip

[Bill Fenske]

I like your choice of b/w

[Danette Thompson]

Very powerful.

[Walks @ 7]

Phenomenal!

[Issi Bannerman]

Wow. Such power!

[Casablanca]

Excellent plan - all information gratefully received! I bet the sound of the falls here was amazing.

[Jennifer]

super capture. lovely in b/w

[Diane]

Your photo shows the force of the water so effectively. Interesting account, too. Love it when other photographers share their wisdom.

[Jerome]

powerful expression of energy

[Richard Hickey]

Awesome picture.

[Taffy]

A great tip as the texture is perfect!