There is a magical park in Northeastern PA roughly 3.5 hours away from the Jersey Shore. If you are into waterfalls and a little hiking, going here is like visiting a gold mine. 18 waterfalls located on an @ four mile loop, bopping up to 21/7 with a short out and back extension. If it is a wet day out the terrain can get a bit sketchy, what goes down must go up, so good footwear is a must.
I had visited the area once before in early summer of 2017 during an off day at a dance competition. The water levels were much higher back then
This was still an impressive venture. Anytime you can take in so many falls in such a small area is a win in my book. As a comparison, the same waterfall from October of this year. Looks like they had some pretty rough storms come through.
It is hard shooting in the middle of the afternoon, blue skies, leaves falling from the trees. There is no way to control that, so just embrace the frustration and try to make it work to your advantage. You could always just find a patch, hang out and sunbathe, have some lunch or read a book like this dude.
On the right side is the trail. A mild set of wooden stairs.
This next shot explains mother nature and our every changing ecosystem to a tee. The power needed to move those trees and boulders, to disrupt hundreds of years of development. I stare in awe of these things every time.
I do believe this next one is my favorite shot of the day, just because it signifies the fall season.
Caught a little rainbow off the rocks
Can you imagine this next one in the late spring when the winter thaw is in full effect?
This area is supposed to be a hot bed for ice climbers in the winter months. As for my trip there in October, I did not shoot every fall. Probably just under half of them, the ones that did not pique my interest were most likely very low volume. It was a good way to split up my drive home from Cherry Springs, and depending on the time of year, I would certainly visit again.
Thanks for Stopping by! Happy New Year!!!
Phil
Twilight and Dusk 