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Contributed by: Tony Litschewski on 3/14/2006

Returning to the same location during different times of the year can yield a rewarding experience. Even though you may be standing in the exact same location several months apart, the feeling and visual impact of the area can be totally different. A prime example of this can be seen here. The location is Rifle Falls State Park which is located about 10 miles north of the town of Rifle, CO. The falls are a very simple two-minute walk from the parking lot.

Both images were taken during the same time of day using the same camera, film, and lens. The image on the left was taken in the spring when grasses were a deep shade of vibrant green. The image on the right was in the middle of winter after a fresh snowfall.

While taking photographs of waterfalls, always try to shoot them when there is no direct sunlight in the scene. If direct sunlight hits the falls, they will tend to “wash out”. Snow can also be a problem as it will fool the light meter in your camera. It will tend to make your images too dark. I’d highly recommend “bracketing” your shots when there is snow in the scene.

To get the “misty” effect of the water, stop down your lens to the smallest aperture and adjust your shutter speed accordingly. This will also give you good depth of field which means everything will be sharp throughout the scene. And finally, always use a tripod which is the nature photographer’s most important piece of equipment.

Tony Litschewski is a professional nature photographer who lives in Littleton. To see his work visit naturesfinestimages.com.

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